Dragon Ball Z comic books issue 9

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.

2nd Printing or higher.

Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. Now 48 pages every month! Just as Vegeta is about to be annihilated by Reacoom, Gohan and Kuririn intercede to save their old enemy. As the fighters exchange nuclear-strength blows and planet Namek is blasted to craters, Ginyu brings Freeza all seven DragonBalls and the twisted conqueror prepares to make his ultimate wish come true. But there's just one thing wrong with Freeza's plans... Goku's spaceship has landed! 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 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.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Dragon Ball Z TPB (2003 Shonen Jump Edition Digest) Vol.25-27.

Story and art by Akira Toriyama.

The universe's ultimate champions are desperately scheming and training to find a way to stop this abominable bouncy ball. Gohan is undergoing a bizarre training regimen with former Lord of the Lords... but the old guy keeps nodding off! Meanwhile, Trunks and Goten are perfecting their fusion dance in the Room of Spirit and Time to become Super Gotenks, a level 3 Super Saiyan power combo with extra-special hair. But how can they make a dent in a monster that keeps bouncing back? If only there were a way they could bring Goku and Vegeta and their other friends back to Earth... Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to this colossal manga classic!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 488 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. They hit Freeza with the world's strongest attack ? the gathered power of a hundred planets and stars. But still he lived. Now, out of the depths of despair and rage, Goku transforms into the Super Saiyan, the legendary greatest warrior in existence! The surviving bystanders flee the battlefield as Freeza, now fighting defensively for the first time, brings himself up to 100% power for the final clash between good and evil! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 80pg (9 of 12)$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Dragon Ball Z: Part 4 (2001) #13 and Dragon Ball Z: Part 5 (2002) #1-3.

Story and art by Akira Toriyama.

Goku and Captain Ginyu - trapped in each other's bodies due to Ginyu's mind-swapping powers - fight it out to the end!

Then, Kuririn and Gohan use the Dragon Balls to summon the true Eternal Dragon and wish Piccolo back to life. But the evil emperor Freeza has discovered how they tricked him to get the Dragon Balls, and rushes across the planet to punish the fools who stole HIS wish! Together, Kuririn, Gohan, and Vegeta - and Piccolo??! - must fight Freeza, the deadliest fighter in the galaxy!

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

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Dragon Ball Z: Part 4 (2001) #13 and Dragon Ball Z: Part 5 (2002) #1-3. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. Goku and Captain Ginyu - trapped in each other's bodies due to Ginyu's mind-swapping powers - fight it out to the end! Then, Kuririn and Gohan use the Dragon Balls to summon the true Eternal Dragon and wish Piccolo back to life. But the evil emperor Freeza has discovered how they tricked him to get the Dragon Balls, and rushes across the planet to punish the fools who stole HIS wish! Together, Kuririn, Gohan, and Vegeta - and Piccolo??! - must fight Freeza, the deadliest fighter in the galaxy! 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 9 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Dragon Ball Z: Part 4 (2001) #13 and Dragon Ball Z: Part 5 (2002) #1-3. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. Goku and Captain Ginyu - trapped in each other's bodies due to Ginyu's mind-swapping powers - fight it out to the end! Then, Kuririn and Gohan use the Dragon Balls to summon the true Eternal Dragon and wish Piccolo back to life. But the evil emperor Freeza has discovered how they tricked him to get the Dragon Balls, and rushes across the planet to punish the fools who stole HIS wish! Together, Kuririn, Gohan, and Vegeta - and Piccolo??! - must fight Freeza, the deadliest fighter in the galaxy! 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.