Akira Toriyama

"The nest Tenka'ichi Budôkai martial arts tournament is just around the corner, and an eager Son Goku can't wait to face even tougher fighters for the 'Strongest Under the Heavens' title! Among the contestants are pipsqueak Chaozu and three-eyed Tenshinhan, deadly disciples of Tsuru-Sen'nin, the Crane Hermit! As it turns out, Tsuru-Sen'nin is an old rival of Goku's teacher Kame-Sen'nin (also known as the Turtle Hermit). What's worse, Tsuru-Sen'nin...

King Piccolo is all set for world domination, but first he needs to gather the seven Dragon Balls together to restore his youth. Goku and his friends are fighting to stop Piccolo, but things are looking grim for the good guys as Piccolo picks them off one by one. Their only hope is a martial arts move known as the "Mafu-Ba," a technique so powerful that it killed the last person who used it. But that won't stop Kame-Sen'nin and Tenshinhan from trying...

"Cell Max is unleashed, and the only ones there to fight the ultimate android are Gohan, Piccolo, and Dr. Hedo's hero androids Gamma 1 and Gamma 2. The four of them are quickly overpowered by the formidable Cell Max, but they refuse to give up. Piccolo unleashes the power Shenlong granted him and becomes a giant monster that rivals Cell Max in size and strength. And with his daughter's life on the line, Gohan, in his fury, unlocks a new transformation,...

"You do not want to mess with the Red Ribbon Army. To get what they want, they'll sic you with scary thugs, machine gunfire, and even torpedoes! Only Son Goku would think nothing of challenging this evil crime organization--anything to get back the one Dragon Ball his grandfather gave him. As the Red Ribbon Army closes in on Goku and his friends, Goku must face an array of opponents while preventing all seven Dragon Balls from falling into evil hands....

"When Kuririn is killed by a lizard-like monster, Goku goes in search of the culprit and finds his most terrifying enemy yet: the evil Demon King Piccolo! ..."--Cover.

When goofy inventor Senbei NOrimaki creates a precocious robot named Arale, his masterpiece turns out to be more than he bargained for!

"Things are not looking good. Lord Pilaf has all seven Dragon Balls, our heroes are locked in a dungeon, and Goku is hungry again! Oh well, at least it's a nice night for the world to end. The stars are out, the moon is full--but wait! Goku has one last trick up his sleeve!"--Page 4 of cover.

"Is it hot in here, or is it just Fry Pan Mountain? The blazing rock is home to the terrifying Ox King--and the site of the next Dragon Ball. Oolong wants to stay as far away as possible, but Goku and Bulma drive headlong into the fire. Turns out, the Ox King can't stand the heat and wants Master Roshi to cool down the kitchen. If Goku can convince Roshi to help, the Dragon Ball is his. But does Roshi really have that kind of power? Or is the turtle...