Comic books in 'Manga', graded by CBCS

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. With the relentless Raditz temporarily weakened by four-year-old Gohan's desperate blow, former enemies Goku and Piccolo have one last chance to destroy him before he eliminates the human race. But only one of them will survive the battle. Not a hoax... not an imaginary story... in this issue, a hero dies! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Goku and Raditz are dead, and the survivors know they'll be next unless they stop the forthcoming Saiyan invasion of Earth! With only a year to prepare for the alien attack, Piccolo whisks Goku's son Gohan away to a desolate wilderness, there to train him to fight like his father... or much, much stronger! Meanwhile, Goku arrives at the gates of Hell with an unusual request. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Piccolo leaves Goku's son Gohan in the wilderness to fend for himself for six months, after which time Piccolo will train him...if he survives. But Gohan's got potential that Piccolo's not aware of, and not even Piccolo is prepared for what happens to Saiyans under the full moon! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Fast forward to the future of the Dragon Ball world, as seen in America's most popular anime TV series! While Bulma converts Raditz's power-detector to work in English, Goku reaches the end of Snake Way and meets the most powerful martial artist in the afterlife. He's the one who'll train Goku to be really strong - under 10 times Earth's gravity! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Fast forward to the future of the Dragon Ball world, as seen in America's most popular anime TV series! While Goku trains in the spirit world with the godly Kaioh-sama, his friends gather the Dragon Balls to wish Goku back to life. And just in time, because the zero hour is here: Vegeta and Nappa, the planet killers, have arrived on Earth! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Dragonball Z Part 1 Reprints consists of 3rd and higher printings. Cover price $2.95.

Dragonball Z Part 1 Reprints consists of 3rd and higher printings. Cover price $2.95.

Dragonball Z Part 1 Reprints consists of 3rd and higher printings. Cover price $2.95.

Dragonball Z Part 1 Reprints consists of 3rd and higher printings. Cover price $2.95.

Dragonball Z Part 1 Reprints consists of 3rd and higher printings. Cover price $2.95.

Dragonball Z Part 1 Reprints consists of 3rd and higher printings. Cover price $2.95.

Dragonball Z Part 1 Reprints consists of 3rd and higher printings. Cover price $2.95.

Dragonball Z Part 1 Reprints consists of 3rd and higher printings. Cover price $2.95.

2nd Printing or higher.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Get ready for a new chapter of Dragon Ball Z, as seen in America's #1 anime TV series! While the heroic Goku races towards Earth from the spirit world, Vegeta and Nappa, the Saiyan invaders, land on Earth and obliterate a city with a wave of their hand (literally). And that's just the beginning of what they plan to do, unless the planet's strongest martial artists -- Piccolo, Gohan, Krillin, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu and Yamcha -- can stop them! But Vegeta has a test for the heroes before he even deigns to fight them: a squad of deadly plant creatures! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Earth's defenders overcome Vegeta's mean, green plant creatures, but the battle is not without cost. Five martial artists remain to carry on the fight...but the plants are just a prelude to the awesome power of the Saiyans themselves! Much more intense than the edited American TV series, Dragon Ball Z is manga action at its best! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. If all you've seen is the TV series, you won't believe how much more intense the action is in the original manga version of Dragon Ball Z! While his partner Vegeta watches, the super-strong Nappa attacks Earth's defenders, forcing two of them to make the ultimate sacrifice! Three heroes down...three to go! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Piccolo, Gohan and Krillin go all out against Nappa, but are unable to do more than irritate the giant Saiyan super-soldier. After hearing that Goku is on the way to the battle, Vegeta calls a three-hour truce. If Goku shows up in that time, Vegeta and Nappa will see just how strong Earth's strongest hero might be. If Goku doesn't show up, too bad -- Vegeta and Nappa will just have to destroy the Earth without him! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. With Piccolo knocked out, only Krillin and four-year-old Gohan stand between Nappa and the destruction of everyone on Earth! Can Krillin's secret ki technique overcome Nappa's deadly attacks? If all you've seen is the edited version shown on American TV, you haven't seen Dragon Ball Z like this! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Nappa's angry now -- and no one lives who makes Nappa angry! As Piccolo sacrifices himself to save Gohan's life for a few moments, as Gohan taps his mighty power, as Krillin lies wounded, everyone on Earth has one question: Where's Goku? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama Goku returns to the land of the dead, but not in time to save most of his friends. Now Goku, alone, must fight Nappa ? and if he wins, there's the slight matter of a weak- looking fighter named Vegeta? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 32pg (7 of 14)$2.95" Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama As Goku and Vegeta fight on, Goku is forced to break his promise to Kaio-sama and use the dangerous second-stage Kaio-ken technique! Will it give him the advantage he needs, or destroy the very Earth he has sworn to defend? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 32pg (9 of 14)" Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama Uncensored! Unbelievable! All the action from the anime series as seen on the Cartoon Network...but you won't believe how much more intense it gets in the original manga version of Dragon Ball Z! In this issue, Vegeta is literally knocked into orbit by the ferocity of the fight! But the worst is just beginning for our heroes, because Vegeta has a plan... (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 32pg (10 of 14)" Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama Dragon Ball Z is now going into production for a third season of all-new episodes on the Cartoon Network! Don't miss the action in the original manga! Just when Goku was winning, Vegeta creates an artificial moon to trigger his shapeshifting abilities...and transforms into a 50-foot-tall ape with super powers! Even King Kong couldn't shoot energy blasts powerful enough to blow up whole mountains! Is this the end? (CAUT: 3) b&w, 32pg (11 of 14)" Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama Now back on the Cartoon Network with a third season of all-new anime episodes, Dragon Ball Z is hotter than ever, and Viz brings you the original manga! Giant ape Vegeta has Goku right where he wants him ? in the grip of his bone-crushing paws! Can the surviving heroes save him by cutting off Vegeta's tail, the source of his power? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in North America, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 32pg (12 of 14)" Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama Dragon Ball Z has been announced for an all-new third season on the Cartoon Network, and the action is more intense than ever! As Goku lies with his ribs shattered, Gohan and Kuririn fight Vegeta. But Goku still has a last trick up his sleeve, the genki-dama ? the "spirit bomb" technique ? powered by the chi of all living things on Earth. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (13 of 14)" Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama The super-destructive end of the Saiyan Saga (the first season of Dragon Ball Z)! Having survived the worst Goku can throw at him, a somehow-still-alive Vegeta begins to wipe out Earth's few surviving defenders. Five minutes to Earth's destruction... four... three... (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in North America, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (14 of 14)" Cover price $2.95.

2nd or higher printing. Cover price $2.95.

2nd or higher printing. Cover price $2.95.

2nd or higher printings. Cover price $2.95.

2nd or higher printings. Cover price $2.95.

2nd or higher printings. Cover price $2.95.

2nd or higher printings. Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama The beginning of the Namek Saga, the second season of Dragon Ball Z! In the aftermath of their titanic battle, both Goku and Vegeta lie half-dead on the blast-cratered earth. As Vegeta painfully retreats into his spaceship, Goku makes the decision to let him go free into outer space ? but will he regret sparing his fiercest enemy, who has vowed to return to get revenge? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (1 of 10)" Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama As Kuririn and Goku convalesce from their wounds, the heroes come up with their next plan: to go to Planet Namek to find the original seven Dragon Balls and bring their friends back to life. But where to find a spaceship? Only Kami-sami's former assisstant, Mister Pop, knows... Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama Battle of the Planets! Using the ancient Namek spaceship, a last-ditch party of astronauts sets off to Planet Namek: Bulma, Gohan, and Kuririn. Meanwhile, another space traveler-Vegeta-returns from Earth, and he's not happy. Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama It's one small step for Kuririn, Gohan, and Bulma ? one giant step for humankind! As the space explorers land on Planet Namek, the origin world of the Dragon Balls, their jubilation is short-lived when Vegeta arrives minutes later. Worse still, the planet has already been invaded by the greatest despot in the universe... Emperor Freezer! Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama The Namek reinforcements arrive, initially turning the tide of battle, until they make the mistake of angering Vegeta's henchman Dodoria. Dodoria promises to kill all three of them within 10 seconds... and he's not joking. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (7 of 10) Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama Gohan intervenes to save a Namek child from Freeza's henchmen, putting himself and Kuririn in danger as Dodoria pursues them! He's stronger than them... faster than them... and he never shows mercy! Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama The tables are turned as the "mighty" Dodoria gets a severe beating courtesy of Vegeta, who's turned against his former comrades on his quest for eternal life! But Dodoria's got a piece of information that Vegeta might be willing to bargain for... the true fate of the Saiyan homeworld. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Martial artists in space? Science fiction meets super-heroes? Whatever you call it, it's Dragon Ball Z, the stellar manga series that became the hit anime series! On the planet Namek, the hired killer Vegeta defies his former master Freeza and searches for the seven Dragon Balls which, when gathered together, will grant his wish for immortality. But Freeza's right-hand man, Zarbon, is on Vegeta's tail! Which one will win... and in the confusion, can the much weaker heroes somehow save Namek and stop them both? b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Zarbon shocks Vegeta by transforming into a giant alien reptile!! As this mean blue-green monster from outer space turns the table on the arrogant Saiyan, Kuririn races across Namek in search of the last Dragon Ball not yet captured by the invaders... the one-star Ball which is guarded by Namek's oldest, wisest Elder. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Sensing Kuririn's good intentions, the Great Elder of Namek grants him the One-Star Dragon Ball... and incredible new power. Meanwhile, a battered Vegeta is taken to be interrogated in Freeza's spaceship, where he springs a surprise on his captors. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. With the mighty Kaio-ken amplifying his strength, Goku fights Vegeta in a desperate battle to save the world - only to find that the elite Saiyan warrior is even stronger than his new techniques. To break a temporary stalemate, Vegeta transforms into a giant ape, a King Kong who breathes energy blasts with the force of a nuclear bomb! In desperation, Goku calls upon the Genki-Dama, the "spirit bomb', drawing power from the Earth, its people, plants, and animals, in an effort to defeat his colossal foe. But alone, even Goku is not enough. The last worn-out survivors, Gohan, Kuririn, and cowardly Yajirobe, must rush back into the fray to stop their unstoppable foe... as the enraged Vegeta vows to not only wipe out the human race, but destroy the planet Earth itself! Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. With all seven Dragon Balls in his grasp, Vegeta's wish for eternal life is as good as granted! He only has to gather them in one place... and only Gohan and Kuririn stand in his way. Gohan and Kuririn have the Great Elder of the Namekians on their side. But Freeza is about to call in the reinforcements, and soon Vegeta, Kuririn, and Gohan will be the least of each other's worries. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Vegeta has collected six of the seven Namekian Dragon Balls and he's on his way to the Great Elder's house for the last one! With no one of sufficient strength to stop Vegeta from gaining control of the last Dragon Ball, Namek's Great Elder bestows Gohan with the power to fight back the invader. But will this gift be enough to stop the inhuman fighting machine? Then, Freeza's reinforcements have arrived ? and they're even more powerful than the initial invasion force! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.