Eath's greatest hero...is from outerspace!
Dragon Ball introduces a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku (a wry
update of the classic Chinese "Monkey King" legend), whose quiet life
changes when he meets a girl named Bulma who is on a quest to collect
seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful
dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are
scattered all over the world, and Bulma could use the help of a certain
super-strong boy... (In Japan, Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z
were originally a single 42-volume series. VIZ Media's Dragon Ball
contains vols. 1-16 of the original Japanese Dragon Ball, from the
beginning of the series to the climax of Goku's last fight with
Piccolo.)
It's the "Strongest Under the Heavens" martial arts tournament, and the
world's greatest fighters have gathered! But Kuririn, Goku, Tenshinhan
and Yamcha face mighty enemies. Taopaipai the assassin has returned as a
cyborg--and Goku and Tenshinhan are on his hit list! A mysterious young
woman has a grudge against Goku. The only "mystery" about bumbling
salaryman Shen is how he made it to the final rounds. And the last
contestant is the new and improved Piccolo, for whom the championship is
just a stepping stone to take over the world...