Dragon Ball 8 - Dragon Ball - 1 Comic - First edition - 1987/1987

1st Print Dragon Ball Vol.8 - Tao Pai Pai & Korin Debut - Akira Toriyama 1987

This is a true first printing (1st edition, 1st print) of Dragon Ball Volume 8, "Son Goku Totsugeki" (Son Goku's Assault), published by Shueisha in 1987.
The Red Ribbon Army hires the world's greatest assassin, Tao Pai Pai, to stop Goku. To grow stronger, Goku climbs the towering Karin Tower and meets the mysterious Karin-sama (Korin), who guards the Super Holy Water. Goku returns for a great showdown in the Karin Holy Land, then charges into the Red Ribbon Army's headquarters by himself, leading to the end of Commander Red and a great victory.
Key highlights for collectors:
- First appearance of the famous assassin Tao Pai Pai and his deadly Dodonpa
- First appearance of Karin Tower and Karin-sama (Korin)
- The Super Holy Water training
- Goku's rematch with Tao Pai Pai in the Holy Land
- Goku's one-man assault on Red Ribbon Army HQ and the end of Commander Red
This volume is packed with some of the most important moments of early Dragon Ball. Reading this original 1987 edition lets you feel Goku's growth and his big victory just as fans did back then.

Release Date: July 15, 1987 (1st Print)
Publisher: Shueisha
Product Name: DRAGON BALL Vol.8 "Son Goku Totsugeki" (Jump Comics) by Akira Toriyama
Type: Comic Manga
Language: Japanese
Body Appearance: There is age-related sunburn, some stains, and small scratches and creases, but no large or noticeable tears, and it can be read without problems. The item shown in the photos is the one that will be shipped to you.

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