Staff Picks (March): Dragon Ball Full Color Freeza Arc Volume 1

It is a great time to be a Dragon Ball fan. With the recent release of the Resurrection F Movie and the new upcoming series Dragon Ball Super, excitement for Dragon Ball is at an all-time fever pitch. If you are looking to jump back into the fandom, or experience it for the first time, then Dragon Ball Full Color Freeza Arc Volume 1 is the graphic novel for you.

Originally printed in black and white, Viz Media is revitalizing the entire Freeza saga with color for the first time. Akira Toriyama's artwork is presented in a way that will make you appreciate the master storyteller’s abilities. Additionally, each new volume is printed in standard graphic novel format, larger than the original manga collections.

On the quest to find the wish-granting Dragon Balls, the Z fighters find themselves headed to Planet Namek. Freeza and his army are in hot pursuit, and will go to any means necessary in order to obtain unlimited power. Are Gohan and Krillin a match for Dodoria and Zarbon, two of Freeza’s most ruthless soldiers?

Whether you are a new fan looking to jump in to the lore or are too eager with excitement for the release of Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Full Color Freeza Arc Volume 1 is the perfect addition for any collection. 

—Jonathan McKinney

Publisher: Viz Media Item Code: MAR161866 Release Date: 05/04/16 SRP: $19.99