Profit from End of Viz Media’s Dragon Ball Z with Related Products

Viz Media announced that most popular manga Dragon Ball Z is set to end its run this summer, and retailers can make the most of the excitement surrounding this landmark series’ conclusion with related products from Diamond!

Originally, a 42-volume manga in Japan, Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball was split into two parts by Viz for its North American release. Dragon Ball was made up of volumes 1-16 and Dragon Ball Z comprised volumes 17-42. A mainstay of Viz’s publishing library since 1988, Dragon Ball was adapted into a anime series that became the top-rated show on the Cartoon Network, and grew into a brand in itself with numerous movies, merchandise and over 30 video games.

Shonen Jump will celebrate the conclusion of this historic series with its July 2006 Issue (MAR063476E). Shipping June 7, the magazine will feature a special dual cover with two Dragon Ball images, a sneak preview of the final chapter, an article detailing the 10 Best Fights in Dragon Ball history and an exclusive interview with Toriyama.

“It’s an exciting but poignant occasion for our company, with this manga giant finishing its monumental run,” said Viz Media Vice President - Magazines and Shonen Jump Editor-in-Chief Yumi Hoashi. “We’re pleased to be giving Dragon Ball Z a substantial celebratory send-off befitting of its stature within our company and among readers worldwide!”

Retailers, don’t miss out on all of the excitement that the ending of Dragon Ball Z is sure to generate. Stock your shelves with all of Viz Media’s Dragon Ball books including the Dragon Ball Shonen Jump Edition Volumes 1 (STAR18244E), 2 (STAR18245E) and 3 (STAR18246E), or the Dragon Ball Z Shonen Jump Edition Volumes 1 (STAR18252E), 3 (STAR18254E) and 4 (STAR18255E).

A perfect opportunity to introduce new readers to one of the most influential mangas in the genre’s history or to share a fond farewell with current fans, the ending of Dragon Ball Z is sure to have comic shops flooded with customers. See below for a linked listing of Viz’s selection of Dragon Ball books and other related products, and use Diamond Daily’s Shopping List links or visit Reorders Online to prepare your shop today!

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