ドラゴンクエスト―ダイの大冒険 [Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken] #1

The opening volume of Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken drops readers straight into the action — the cover shows a determined young boy with spiky red-tipped hair leaping forward, dagger in hand, while a large green-faced monster looms menacingly behind him and a small creature tags along nearby. Published by Shueisha under the Jump Comics imprint with story by 三条陸 (Riku Sanjo) and art by 稲田浩司 (Koji Inada), this manga adaptation of the beloved RPG franchise radiates the scrappy, adventurous energy that made it a staple of Weekly Shōnen Jump. If you're looking for the start of a grand fantasy quest rendered in lively, expressive manga style, this first volume is an inviting place to begin.