Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King (Dragon Ball, #1)
by Akira Toriyama
Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King by Akira Toriyama holds a highly rated rating of 4.42 out of 5, based on 27.4K reader ratings. First published in 1985. The book spans 192 pages.
About Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King
Before there was Dragon Ball Z, there was Akira Toriyama's action epic Dragon Ball, starring the younger version of Son Goku and all the other Dragon Ball Z heroes! Meet a naive young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets Bulma, a girl 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 needs Goku's help (and his super-strength)! With a magic staff for a weapon and a flying cloud for a ride, Goku sets out on the adventure of a lifetime...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Akira Toriyama |
| Published | 1985 |
| Pages | 192 |
| Genres | Manga, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.42 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 27,382 |
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What genre is Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King?
Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King is categorized as Manga, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Comics & Graphic Novels. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King worth reading?
Based on 27.4K reader ratings, Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King has an average score of 4.42 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King?
Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King has 192 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King?
Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King was written by Akira Toriyama. It was first published in 1985.
What is the ISBN for Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King?
The ISBN-13 for Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King is 9780575077360.0.
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