Dr. Slump
Viz · 2005–2009 · 18 issues
About the series
Akira Toriyama’s madcap sci-fi comedy returns in this 2005–2009 Viz reissue, collecting 18 issues of the beloved series that originally ran in the 1980s. Set in the bizarre Penguin Village, it follows the inventor Senbei Norimaki and his robot creation, Arale, a super-strong little girl who sees the world through innocent, chaotic eyes. Featuring Toriyama’s signature cartooning alongside English adaptations by Alexander O. Smith and inks by Walden and Freeman Wong, this edition captures the playful, gag-driven spirit that established Toriyama as a master of humor before Dragon Ball. It’s a foundational, lighthearted romp that showcases the early, unbridled creativity of one of manga’s most influential storytellers.
