Condition: Good Vintage Used Condition

Authentic Japanese Monthly Shonen Gangan April 1991 First Issue (創刊号) published by Enix.

A highly collectible piece of Japanese manga history and the very first issue of Monthly Shonen Gangan.

This landmark debut issue contains the first chapter and debut appearance of Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken), one of the most beloved manga series ever created from the Dragon Quest franchise.

Created by Riku Sanjo and illustrated by Koji Inada under the supervision of Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, The Adventure of Dai would later become one of the most successful manga adaptations in gaming history, making this first appearance especially desirable among Dragon Quest collectors.

The cover features Papuwa-kun, another iconic early Gangan series, while inside readers can experience the historic beginning of Dai's adventure from Chapter 1.

Collector Highlights:

• Monthly Shonen Gangan April 1991 First Issue (創刊号)

• Original Japanese edition

• Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai debut chapter

• First appearance of Dai and early Dragon Quest manga content

• Historic launch issue of Monthly Shonen Gangan

• Papuwa-kun cover artwork

• Published by Enix during the Super Famicom era

• Original reader application/present card still present

• Highly collectible Dragon Quest memorabilia

• Important piece of 1990s Japanese manga history

Condition Details:

• Noticeable age-related page yellowing

• General wear consistent with age

• Small tear/chip visible on cover edge

• Light corner and edge wear

• Minor cover surface wear

• Pages remain complete and readable

• Magazine remains structurally intact

Please review all photos carefully for the exact condition before purchase.

Carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking.