The World's Greatest Team

Written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama

Book #1 in the Dragon Ball Z series

An alien brother threatens Earth, forcing a hero to unite with an old enemy.

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192 pages· 4,444 words· Est. 33 min read· ~280L

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Bookroo's summary

Goku, Earth's mightiest warrior, faces a shocking revelation: he's an alien, and his brother Raditz has arrived with deadly intentions. As Raditz threatens his family and the planet, Goku must confront this powerful foe. In a desperate bid to save humanity, Goku forms an unexpected alliance with his former enemy, Piccolo. Can these archenemies work together to overcome a threat from the stars, or will their past rivalry doom them all? The fate of the world hangs in the balance as Goku and Piccolo unite against a common enemy.

From the publisher

Sci-Fi martial arts action! After years of training and adventure, Goku has become Earth’s ultimate warrior. And his son, Gohan, shows even greater promise. But the stakes are increasing as even deadlier enemies threaten the planet. DRAGON BALL Z is the ultimate science fiction-martial arts manga. Son Goku is the greatest hero on Earth. Five years after defeating the demon king Piccolo, he’s grown up and had a family–he’s married, and he has a child, Son Gohan. But what is the real reason for Goku’s incredible strength? A visitor from outer space arrives bearing terrible news–Goku is an alien, and the visitor, Raditz, is Goku’s brother! When Raditz turns out to be a ruthless killer, Goku must fight his incredibly strong brother to save his family and the entire human race. A surprising alliance may be Earth’s last hope: Goku will team up with his old enemy Piccolo…archenemies united to save the world!

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