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Biographical Note:
Renowned worldwide for his playful, innovative storytelling and humorous, distinctive art style, Akira Toriyama burst onto the manga scene in 1980 with the wildly popular
Dr. Slump. His hit series
Dragon Ball (published in the U.S. as
Dragon Ball and
Dragon Ball Z) ran from 1984 to 1995 in Shueisha's
Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. He is also known for his design work on video games such as
Dragon Quest,
Chrono Trigger,
Tobal No. 1, and
Blue Dragon. His recent manga works include
COWA!,
Kajika,
Sand Land,
Neko Majin, and a children's book,
Toccio the Angel. He lives with his family in Japan.
Marc Notes:
DB: 37 of 42.; First published in Japan in 1984 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo--P. facing t.p.; The English Dragon Ball Z was originally volumes 17-42 of the Japanese Dragon Ball--P. facing t.p.; This book reads from right to left--P. [4] of cover.; Earth's heroes have come out of retirement, and the audience at themartial arts tournament is about to see what real martial artists can do. Two mystery contestants wield the power of the heavens, and they have a special mission.; 1; 12-17.; 8; Rated A for all ages--P. [4] of cover.
Brief Description:
Earth's heroes have come out of retirement, and the audience at themartial arts tournament is about to see what real martial artists can do. Two mystery contestants wield the power of the heavens, and they have a special mission.
Publisher Marketing:
Sci-Fi martial arts action!
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.
Earth's heroes have come out of retirement, and the audience at the Tenka'ichi Budôkai--"Strongest Under the Heavens" martial arts tournament--is about to see what real martial artists can do! While Trunks and Gohan tear up the Junior Division, Videl, the daughter of Earth's "champion" Hercule, prepares to test her newfound kung fu skills (like flying). Meanwhile, the experienced heroes prepare for their turn to fight Goku, who has come back from the dead just for this one match! But Goku isn't the only otherworldly visitor. Two mysterious contestants have entered the tournament, wielding the power of the heavens...and they have a special mission in this world!
Review Citations:
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Ingram Advance 09/01/2005 pg. 82 (EAN 9781591168737, Paperback) - *Starred Review
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Wilson Graphic Novels Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9781421520643, Paperback)
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Ingram Advance 10/01/2005 pg. 108 (EAN 9781421500515, Paperback)
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