Akira Toriyama, een gevierd Japans mangakunstenaar, verwierf wereldwijde erkenning voornamelijk door zijn creatie van de Dragon Ball-saga in 1984. Zijn artistieke gevoeligheden werden gevormd door invloeden als Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy en de visuele kunst van Walt Disney's 101 Dalmatiërs. De dynamische verhalen en humor in Toriyama's werken dragen ook het duidelijke stempel van Jackie Chans vroege films.
In a thrilling blend of action, adventure, fantasy, and comedy, Goku and his companions face off against formidable intergalactic villains. The series showcases intense battles and the camaraderie among the characters, highlighting their growth and determination as they strive to protect the universe from evil forces. With a mix of humor and epic fighting scenes, this story captivates fans of all ages.
The story features Goku and his companions as they confront formidable intergalactic villains. This dynamic series blends action, adventure, fantasy, comedy, and martial arts, showcasing epic battles and the camaraderie among the characters. With a mix of humor and thrilling combat, it captures the essence of friendship and heroism in a richly imaginative universe.
Change your perspective: get BIG After years of training and adventure, Goku has become Earth's ultimate warrior. And his son, Gohan, shows even greater promise. But the stakes are increasing as even deadlier enemies threaten the planet. DRAGON BALL Z is the ultimate science fiction/martial arts manga. A Collection of Volumes 1 - 3! Five years have passed since the Tenka'ichi Budōkai (Strongest Under the Heavens) fighting tournament, where Son Goku emerged as Earth's ultimate champion. Goku has since settled down with a wife and even has a son, Son Gohan. All seems peaceful, until one day when a mysterious visitor appears and reveals that Goku is actually an alien! The visitor, Raditz, claims that Goku is a Saiyan Warrior, a member of the most powerful race in the universe. When the ruthless Raditz threatens to destroy Goku's family and the entire human race, Goku races to stop him and finds an unlikely ally in Piccolo, his old archenemy...
Goku is dead--but his journey is just beginning. Now he must travel through the afterlife along the million-kilometer Serpent Road to find Kaiô-sama, the Lord of Worlds, who will teach him martial arts techniques so powerful they're reserved for the gods! And he'd better hurry, too, because Earth has only nine months until the evil Saiyans, Vegeta and Nappa, will arive to wipe the planet clean of life. While the archdemon Piccolo trains Goku's son Gohan to reach his full power potential, the alien spaceships rocket ever closer...bearing a power so awesome that even Earth's six strongest heroes may not be a match for it!!!
Experience the iconic journey of a young warrior as he embarks on a quest to find the Dragon Balls, which grant wishes when collected. This full-color version of Akira Toriyama's beloved series showcases vibrant artwork and captures the thrilling adventures, memorable characters, and epic battles that have captivated fans worldwide. Rediscover the charm and excitement of this groundbreaking manga in a visually stunning format.
Son Goku is the greatest hero on Earth. Five years after defeating the demon king Piccolo, he's grown up and had a family--he's married, and he has a child, Son Gohan. But what is the real reason for Goku's incredible strength? A visitor from outer space arrives bearing terrible news--Goku is an alien, and the visitor, Raditz, is Goku's brother! When Raditz turns out to be a ruthless killer, Goku must fight his incredibly strong brother to save his family and the entire human race. A surprising alliance may be Earth's last hope: Goku will team up with his old enemy Piccolo...archenemies united to save the world!
Akira Toriyama's groundbreaking, iconic, best-selling series now in an omnibus edition! Dragon Ball introduces a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku (a wry update of the classic Chinese "Monkey King" legend), whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma could use the help of a certain super-strong boy... Enter the Ginyu Force! Gohan and Kuririn struggle to keep the last Dragon Ball from falling into Freeza and Vegeta’s possession, but how will they fare against Freeza’s Ginyu Force—a group of five of the strongest fighters in the galaxy? If they want to survive, they may have to do the unthinkable and team up with Vegeta! However, with Goku hurtling toward Namek at top speed, there may be hope…as long as he makes it in time!