Dragon Ball comic books issue 8

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. The most popular manga series in the world! Kamesennin, the turtle hermit, seems to be just a dirty old man, but he has a technique which he says can extinguish the flames around Frypan Mountain - the awesome attack called the Kamehameha! Then it's time to discuss Kamesennin's payment (because he really is a dirty old man, too). 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.

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

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Namu vs. Ran Faun! Namu, the mystic, is a master of the martial arts...but kows nothing of worldly ways. Ran Faun, his opponent, is a dirty fighter...and she's not above crying, "You wouldn't hit a girl would you?" Then: Goku vs. Giran! Goku's opponent in the fighting tournament is right out of a monster movie! Giran's got shark teeth, pterodactyl wings, and deadly spit, and somehow Goku must beat him! Or should I say "it?" b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Written by Akira Toriyama. Art and cover by Toyotarou. Translated by Caleb Cook.

The greatest warriors from across all of the universes are gathered at the Tournament of Power. Kale, a Saiyan from Universe 6, is on a rampage that's leading to the erasure of one universe after another. Goku and the other five remaining fighters from Universe 7 are determined to survive the battle and save everything and everyone they know!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Dragon Ball: Part 4 (2001) #1-5. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. After the setbacks Goku dealt the Red Ribbon Army, Commander Red hires Taopaipai, the world's deadliest assassin, to kill Goku. To beat this powerful opponent, Goku must travel to the top of the miles-high Karin Tower to get a magic elixir that increases one's strength tenfold. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Vegeta thought he was the strongest in the universe. He killed Zarbon and Dodoria, and he nearly killed Goku. But the Ginyu Force's indestructible muscleman, Reacoom, can stand up to his mightiest attacks ? and as they trade rock-shattering blows, it's Vegeta who is being slowly, painfully pulverized! 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.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Dragon Ball Z TPB (2003 Shonen Jump Edition Digest) Vol.22-24.

Story and art by Akira Toriyama.

Kaiô-Shin-the Lord of Lords, the mightiest deity in the universe-has summoned Son Goku and pals to try to avert certain doom for the entire universe. A djinn created eons ago by the wicked warlock Bibiddi is about to be resurrected by the Bibiddi's son, Bobiddi. The djinn possesses unfathomable power and is virtually indestructible once unleashed. Even his name strikes fear in the hearts of all humans: Boo!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 560 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $17.99.

Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Dragon Ball Z TPB (2003 Shonen Jump Edition Digest) Vol.22-24.

Story and art by Akira Toriyama.

Kaiô-Shin-the Lord of Lords, the mightiest deity in the universe-has summoned Son Goku and pals to try to avert certain doom for the entire universe. A djinn created eons ago by the wicked warlock Bibiddi is about to be resurrected by the Bibiddi's son, Bobiddi. The djinn possesses unfathomable power and is virtually indestructible once unleashed. Even his name strikes fear in the hearts of all humans: Boo!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 560 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $17.99.

by Akira Toriyama On his first visit to her house, Goku meets city-girl Bulma's parents... who can't believe she's dating a weird short kid with a monkey's tail. ("I'm NOT dating him!" Bulma shouts.) After repairing the Dragon Radar, Bulma joins Goku on his quest to beat the Red Ribbon Army to the Dragon Balls. But they'd better bring bathing suits, because the next Dragon Ball is buried somewhere on a jungle island in the South Seas! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (8 of 14) Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Stronger than the Mummy, the Vampire, and even the Devil - who is the mysterious masked martial artist (with a halo over his head) who is Uranai Baba's fifth and final champion? Goku is forced to fight to the full extent of his strength against the incredibly skilled challenger, and yet he can't shake the feeling that he knows him from somewhere before! 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama Even with the Kaiô-ken technique multiplying his natural strength by 20, Goku is no match for Freeza. His only hope is to form the "Genki-dama" ? a power sphere gathered from the life energy of the plants and animals on Namek and the surrounding worlds! That is, if Goku can stay alive long enough to do it... NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 48pg (8 of 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

2nd or later printing Cover price $2.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Dragon Ball: Part 4 (2001) #1-5. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. After the setbacks Goku dealt the Red Ribbon Army, Commander Red hires Taopaipai, the world's deadliest assassin, to kill Goku. To beat this powerful opponent, Goku must travel to the top of the miles-high Karin Tower to get a magic elixir that increases one's strength tenfold. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Dragon Ball: Part 4 (2001) #1-5. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. After the setbacks Goku dealt the Red Ribbon Army, Commander Red hires Taopaipai, the world's deadliest assassin, to kill Goku. To beat this powerful opponent, Goku must travel to the top of the miles-high Karin Tower to get a magic elixir that increases one's strength tenfold. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Issue 8. January/February 2003. Loads of DBZ reference, collectibles price guide, and more. 8" x 10.75". 96 pgs. Full color. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Fight to the Finish!" Based on the original concept by Akira Toriyama. The matches are getting tougher and tougher as the fighting moves become more and more astounding! Will Goku survive Giran's gooey gut gum? Will Kuririn be undone by Jackie Chun? Who is this Jackie Chun guy anyway? And why is he leading everyone in a sing-along? Oh, it's a strange time at the Tenkaichi Budokai tonight! Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Dragon Ball Z: Part 4 (2001) #9-12.

Story and art by Akira Toriyama.

The seven wish-granting Dragon Balls are in the hands of evil emperor Freeza! To stop him from becoming immortal, Gohan and Kuririn - and their unlikely ally Vegeta - must defeat the Ginyu Force, the four (formerly five) greatest fighters in the galaxy. But it doesn't look good.

Once again, our outmatched heroes face incredible odds in a fight for dear life...and their only hope is hurtling towards them on a spaceship with an interior pressure of 100 G's...the mysterious and strangely changed Son Goku.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Dragon Ball Z: Part 4 (2001) #9-12. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. The seven wish-granting Dragon Balls are in the hands of evil emperor Freeza! To stop him from becoming immortal, Gohan and Kuririn - and their unlikely ally Vegeta - must defeat the Ginyu Force, the four (formerly five) greatest fighters in the galaxy. But it doesn't look good. Once again, our outmatched heroes face incredible odds in a fight for dear life...and their only hope is hurtling towards them on a spaceship with an interior pressure of 100 G's...the mysterious and strangely changed Son Goku. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Dragon Ball Z: Part 4 (2001) #9-12. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. The seven wish-granting Dragon Balls are in the hands of evil emperor Freeza! To stop him from becoming immortal, Gohan and Kuririn - and their unlikely ally Vegeta - must defeat the Ginyu Force, the four (formerly five) greatest fighters in the galaxy. But it doesn't look good. Once again, our outmatched heroes face incredible odds in a fight for dear life...and their only hope is hurtling towards them on a spaceship with an interior pressure of 100 G's...the mysterious and strangely changed Son Goku. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.