Book Series · 13 Books

Dragon Ball Z Books

In order from The World's Greatest Team to Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 2.

The Dragon Ball Z series is a set of 13 graphic novels by Akira Toriyama, published between 1989 and 2003. Written for ages 8–18, most books run about 190 pages.

The World's Greatest Team
Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 4: Goku vs. Vegeta
The Super Saiyan
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The World's Greatest Team
Graphic Nov.
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1989

The World's Greatest Team

By Akira Toriyama

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

192 pages· 4,444 words· Est. 33 min read
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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.
In reading order

Dragon Ball Z Series

13 books · Published 1989–2003

#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$958

The World's Greatest Team

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1989

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

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 4: Goku vs. Vegeta
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1139

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 4: Goku vs. Vegeta

Chapter Book · 1990

Earth's fate hangs as warriors face an unstoppable Saiyan threat.

#11
The Super Saiyan
#11 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1139

The Super Saiyan

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1991

Earth's fate hangs as Goku faces a foe far stronger than imagined.

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 12

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1991

Earth's fate hangs as warriors face a returning menace and a new, ominous threat.

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 13
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1139

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 13

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1992

Earth's warriors face powerful androids and unexpected future twists.

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 14
Series
Graphic Nov.
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Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 14

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1992

Earth's warriors face deadly androids and a mysterious future threat. Can they survive?

#15
Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 15
#15 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 15

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1992

A monstrous threat looms. Can Earth's warriors stop it before it's too late?

#16
The Room of Spirit and Time
#16 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1139

The Room of Spirit and Time

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1992

Warriors face a perfect enemy. Can pride lead to victory or doom?

#17
The Cell Game
#17 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1139

The Cell Game

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1992

A powerful foe demands Earth's strongest fighter or face annihilation.

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 18
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1139

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 18

Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 1993

Earth's fate hangs on a martial arts showdown with a deadly foe.

#19
Death of a Warrior
#19 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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Death of a Warrior

Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 1993

A warrior and his son face a planet-destroying foe. Can they save Earth?

#20
The New Generation
#20 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1139

The New Generation

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1993

Earth's peace is shattered as new threats emerge, demanding hidden heroes to rise.

#2

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 2

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2003

Goku faces a powerful Saiyan threat to Earth, but even his allies may not be enough.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Dragon Ball Z series?

There are 13 books in the Dragon Ball Z series. It began with The World's Greatest Team in 1989, and the newest book, Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 2, was published in 2003.

What order should you read the Dragon Ball Z books in?

Start with The World's Greatest Team and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #13.

What ages are the Dragon Ball Z books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Dragon Ball Z to life.

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Akira Toriyama

Author & Illustrator

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