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Dragon Ball Digital Manga?

Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Thu Jan 03, 2013 10:00 am

I remember finding this some years ago in an official site or something (the English Shueisha site or something? I was still a noob back then). I'm talking about the first arc of the manga that was released in full color and in English. But I can't find it now. I think it was free. Is there any place I can find it?
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.

Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
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Post by VegettoEX » Thu Jan 03, 2013 10:07 am

Looks like it was this thread back in 2009 where folks were discussing and collecting it. Not sure how many links are still active, but it's at least a good starting point.
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Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Thu Jan 03, 2013 10:40 am

Thanks, I found chapters 1-3, and 15-23 there. So, the missing ones are 4-14. Anyone has them?
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.

Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
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Post by linkdude20002001 » Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:27 pm

Sure, I'll upload them. I ripped them all myself. ...And in higher quality too? I seem to remember not being pleased with the quality of other peoples' captures, so that was why I did my own.
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Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:43 pm

The chapters I downloaded were the ones you posted, and the quality was great. No need to upload the ones you already have in the old thread.
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.

Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
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Post by linkdude20002001 » Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:52 pm

Okay, well, I just put it all in one RAR file for convenience.
http://www.4shared.com/rar/9iPZvtbf/Comics.html

I'll make a smaller one just for you, though, 'cause that file's pretty large.
http://www.4shared.com/rar/PC0rzZig/414.html (just 4~14)
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Shaddy: "I too want my legacy destroyed as a birthday gift."
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Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:14 pm

It's OK, I don't mind the large file. This will do, don't bother making another one. Thanks a lot! :D
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Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
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Post by Rukura » Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:07 pm

Does this have any weird edits/weird translations or was this early stuff "clean" in the Viz release? Or is this a different translation?
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Post by linkdude20002001 » Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:42 pm

Same translation from Viz, but it appears to be their unedited version. I will compare it to their "Special 'Manga-Style' Edition" eventually.
DBZGTKOSDH wrote:It's OK, I don't mind the large file. This will do, don't bother making another one. Thanks a lot! :D
I already included in my post by the time you replied. I hope you noticed it in time.
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Post by Rukura » Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:30 pm

Yeah, from the first chapter it seems okay.

Oh, checked out the last chapter in the folder, on a whim. "Kame Kame Kame Kame Kame Chameleon". Do I even wanna know any possible reason they had to give the chapter THAT title? And were there other cases of unnecessary music references for titles? (I guess the right answer is to go back and check the Manga Review of Awesomeness lol)
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Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:40 pm

linkdude20002001 wrote:I already included in my post by the time you replied. I hope you noticed it in time.
I didn't, but it's OK. Thanks again. :)

BTW, why is there no reference of this in the Manga Guide?
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.

Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
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Post by SaiyaJedi » Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:57 pm

DBZGTKOSDH wrote:
linkdude20002001 wrote:I already included in my post by the time you replied. I hope you noticed it in time.
I didn't, but it's OK. Thanks again. :)

BTW, why is there no reference of this in the Manga Guide?
Probably because it was made with the print version of the manga in mind. Certainly, this will eventually have to change, with the way the market's going...
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Post by Super Sonic » Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:20 am

Rukura wrote:Yeah, from the first chapter it seems okay.

Oh, checked out the last chapter in the folder, on a whim. "Kame Kame Kame Kame Kame Chameleon". Do I even wanna know any possible reason they had to give the chapter THAT title? And were there other cases of unnecessary music references for titles? (I guess the right answer is to go back and check the Manga Review of Awesomeness lol)
I think they probably just thought it was funny. Sure some of the readers who missed the 80s will be confused, but it is kinda funny.
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Post by linkdude20002001 » Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:41 pm

What's wrong with Toriyama's chapter titles? Silly Viz...
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Shaddy: "I too want my legacy destroyed as a birthday gift."
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