Dragon Ball
Conrad · 2000–2002 · 32 issues
About the series
A 32-issue manga series published by Conrad from 2000 to 2002, Dragon Ball adapts the first story arc of Akira Toriyama's legendary saga, following the young Son Goku as he trains under the martial arts master Kame-Sen'nin and embarks on a quest to gather the seven mystical Dragon Balls. This edition, spearheaded by translator and editor Jason Thompson, helped introduce English-speaking audiences to the original, uncensored Japanese version of the series, preserving Toriyama's iconic artwork and comedic tone. It remains a foundational text for Western readers discovering the shōnen genre, capturing the innocent, action-packed spirit that would define one of manga's most influential franchises.