Toriyama, Akira, 1955-

Dragon Ball Z. Vol. 5 / Dragon Ball Z 5. Dragon Ball Z. Volume 5. Dragonball Z. Vol. 5. story and art by Akira Toriyama ; [English adaptation, Gerard Jones ; Translation, Lillian Olsen]. - San Francisco, CA : Viz LLC., [2003] - 176 p. : chiefly ill. ; 19 cm. - Shonen Jump graphic novel. . - Shonen Jump graphic novel. .

Originally published: Tokyo, Japan : Shueisha Inc., 1984. "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. The original story behind the hit show Dragon Ball Z! "DB:21 of 42." In keeping with the original Japanese format, this book reads from back to front and from right to left.

Using the ancient Namek spaceship, Bulma, Gohan, and Kuririn set off to Planet Namek. But upon landing on the original world of the Dragon Balls, their jubilation is short-lived: Vegeta arrives minutes later. Worse still, Emperor Freezer has already invaded!

"Rated A for all ages"--P. [4] of cover.


Translated from the Japanese.

ISBN: 1569319340 (pbk.) 9781569319345 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Comic books, strips, etc.--Japan--Translations into English.
Martial arts--Comic books, strips, etc.
Quests (Expeditions)--Comic books, strips, etc.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Graphic novels.
Comic books, strips, etc.

Dewey Class. No.: 741.5/952