Dragon Ball. Vol. 1 / story and art by Akira Toriyama ; [English adaptation, Gerard Jones ; translation, Mari Morimoto ; touch-up art & lettering, Wayne Truman].
Translated from the Japanese. "First published in Japan in 1984 by Shueisha Inc."--P. facing t.p. "This book reads from right to left"--Cover p. [4]. "In the original Japanese edition, Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z are known collectively as the 42-volume series Dragon Ball. The English Dragon Ball Z was originally volumes 17-42 of the Japanese Dragon Ball"--P. facing t.p.
Summary:
In their search for seven Dragon Balls, Goku and Bulma encounter several obstacles, including the Turtle Hermit, the shapeshifter Oolong, the bandit Yamcha, and the Ox King of Frypan Mountain.
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