Dragon Ball Part One
Viz · 1998–1999 · 12 issues
About the series
Viz Media’s 1998–1999 Dragon Ball Part One is a 12-issue monthly comic series that marks the first official English-language release of Akira Toriyama’s legendary manga, adapted from the original Japanese chapters. This foundational volume introduces the young, tailed boy Goku and the adventurer Bulma as they search for the seven mystical Dragon Balls, blending martial arts action with whimsical comedy. The series is essential for bringing Toriyama’s groundbreaking shonen storytelling to Western audiences, setting the stage for a global pop-culture phenomenon.