Ultra Rare Dragon Ball 1-42 ALL 1st Ed w/Comic News Dr Slump 1-18 Toriyama Akira

Description

This is an ultimate, museum-class collection for serious Akira Toriyama and anime/manga collectors worldwide. Both legendary series are in complete 1st Edition (First Printing) formats with incredibly rare original promotional inserts.

1. DRAGON BALL (Vol. 1-42 Complete Set)

Edition: All 42 Volumes are 1st Edition / First Printing (初版).
Inserts: ALL volumes include the original "Comics News" (コミックスニュース) insert.
Special Note: Includes the legendary and extremely rare Comic News Vol. 48.

Did you know these two universes cross over? Arale and the characters from Dr. Slump famously appear in Dragon Ball Volume 7 (Chapters 81 to 83). Owning both original 1st edition sets allows you to experience the complete roots of Akira Toriyama’s incredible world-building!

Finding all volumes of Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump in 1st edition is already difficult. However, finding a complete Dragon Ball set where every single volume retains its original "Comics News" insert (especially the elusive Vol. 48) is nearly impossible. These leaflets were usually thrown away by readers back in the day, making this set an absolute treasure.

Used - Vintage Collector's Condition
As these are vintage manga from the 1980s-1990s, please expect some age-related yellowing, tanning, and minor shelf wear on the covers and pages.
No major damage, no missing pages. All text and artwork are perfectly readable.
*9th photo: This is undoubtedly an authentic item from the original release; Bulma's dialogue on page 20 of Volume 1 appears without any breaks or cut-offs.
On counterfeit versions, the text of Bulma's line "しょうがない" (It can't be helped) is often cut off halfway.
Please inspect the detailed photos carefully to judge the cosmetic condition.

Premium Packaging & Protection (Our Commitment)

To preserve the ultimate vintage value of this collection, we apply a professional packaging standard:

Individual Protection: Every single book is fitted with a clear protective book cover to prevent scratches and dust.
Waterproof/Moisture-proof: Each covered book is then sealed in a clear plastic pack (OPP bag).
Storage: The entire set will be neatly organized and housed inside dedicated comic storage cases before final packing.
Your items will be heavily secured against any shifting, impact, or moisture during international transit.

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