| | |  | ACTION / ADVENTURE | Home » » » Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 1 (VIZBIG Edition) (Dragonball Z (Vizbig Paperback)) | | | | | | | Description: | | The ultimate science fiction martial arts manga – and one of the best-selling series of all time – Dragon Ball Z is the second half of Toriyama’s touchstone saga, Dragon Ball. After years of training and adventure, Son Goku has become Earth’s ultimate warrior, and his son, Gohan, shows even greater promise. But the strikes are increasing as even deadlier enemies threaten the planet – and means non-stop action! The VIZBIG edition of Dragon Ball Z contains volumes 1-3, bonus color content and updated text. 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! | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Akira Toriyama | | Paperback:
| 528 pages | | Publisher:
| VIZ Media LLC | | Publication Date:
| June 03, 2008 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1421520648 | | Product Length:
| 8.68 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.22 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.34 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.96 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 14 reviews |
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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Toriyama genius!- too bad it's editedJun 08, 2008
By Cheri Silva
I have absolutely loved DBZ for 13 years now. Having seen many different manga and anime this one still stands alone for its phenomenal character development and bone crunching action! I also like the fact that Viz put out a 'big edition' so one does not have to buy each chapter separately (expensive). My only two problems with this edition is that (1) it is edited- middle fingers/swear words are changed or edited out and (2) the original cover art is included but not all of them are in color. Other than that it is a good edition of the greatest shonen manga ever made!
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Dragon Ball Great!Apr 25, 2004
Now I know alot of people are thinkin Dragon ball z is so boring. But if you read the graphic novel that just may change. You see since cartoon network doesn't play DBZ on tv anymore, its hard to see the first episode. But when I bought this book that changed and thinking it boring changed too.
I came to like it alot! its a perfect starting manga for any new manga fan. Since I just got into manga it was perfect for me. Now before you buy this book I should warn you there is some bad language in this book. So I would really recomend this book for any child 10 and up. Funny,action cool,martial arts, its got it all Dragon Ball z VOL.1 BUY IT NOW!
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
The best Manga... EVER!!!!!!Oct 31, 2003
By TealDude4
This was the first manga I had ever bought, now I'm hooked! I never really got into the TV series because I didn't watch any of the first episodes, and you can't just jump into the show in the middle, because nothing is really explained. That's why I dicided to get the manga when I found it in a book store. Dragon Ball Z is a continuation of Dragon Ball, in which Son Goku learns that he is in fact a Sayian, a warrior-like alien race who destroy the inhabitance of planets for profiet, and Goku was to destroy all the humans on Earth. But when he got here he hit his head and lost his memory. Now he must defend his friends and the planet Earth from the 3 remaining Sayians. I like Dragon Ball Z for its great characters and compeling storyline. And, of course, the ACTION!!! I believe the manga is better than the TV show, because it isn't that slow-paced. In my opinion, this is the best manga and the the best manga for newbie-otakus. If you want the story from the very beginning, I suggest the manga Dargon Ball Vol. 1. That one is more comedy than action, but still very good. Just buy it, you wont regret it. Siutable for ages 9 and up, for mild violence and language (not very much language, mind you).
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
My review...Oct 23, 2011
By Katherine
"Kate"
The book I received was in great condition. I actually didn't buy it for myself though. It's a christmas present for my cousin. He has always loved the Dragon Ball series. I actually got Sean Schemmel to sign it also. So I would say it's great, but that's not for me to decide in the long run. :)
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Dragonball Z -Volume 1Aug 30, 2003
By Jackieli!
This manga is an awsome book for fans of Dragonball Z. In this manga, Raditz comes to Earth looking for a sayian, which turns out to be Goku... HIS BROTHER!! If you know the storyline to this part you'll know that Raditz isn't exactly the kindest person in the world. When Goku refuses to help him destroy planets, Raditz takes Gohan, Gokus son. In the end Goku and Piccolo fight him but when Goku realises hey can't beat him without some sacrifices. Goku offers his own life for piccolo to destroy both Raditz, and Goku. The book ends with Raditz warning them about the other sayians that will come in just one year!
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