Weekly Shonen Jump #52 BGS 3.0 | 1983 Dragon Ball Prototype Key Grail 1st Tongpo

$ 2112.0

Language: Japanese Publication Year: 1983 Universe: Dragon Ball Artist/Writer: Akira Toriyama Signed: No Type: Comic Book Genre: Shonen Inscribed: No Series Title: Dragon Ball Features: Key Issue Professional Grader: BGS Unit of Sale: Single Unit Publisher: Shueisha Country of Origin: United States Vintage: Yes Grade: 3.0 Good/Very Good Tradition: Manga Issue Number: 52 Personalized: No Format: Softcover

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Weekly Shonen Jump #52 BGS 3.0 | 1983 Dragon Ball Prototype Key Grail 1st Tongpo. πŸ’₯ Weekly Shonen Jump #52 (1983) – BGS 3.0 – Rare Early Toriyama Manga Era Key! Weekly Shonen Jump issue featuring the 1st appearance of Tongpoo alongside early work from legendary creators Akira Toriyama, Hiroshi Motomiya, and more during one of the most influential periods in manga history. πŸ’₯ Weekly Shonen Jump #52 (1983) – BGS 3.0 – Rare Early Toriyama Manga Era Key! πŸ’₯ An incredibly scarce and historically important early Weekly Shonen Jump issue featuring the 1st appearance of Tongpoo alongside early work from legendary creators Akira Toriyama, Hiroshi Motomiya, and more during one of the most influential periods in manga history. Long before the explosion of modern anime and manga collecting, these early 1980s Shonen Jump magazines laid the foundation for the global phenomenon the hobby has become today. Packed with vintage manga content, vibrant period artwork, and authentic Japanese publishing history, this issue represents a true piece of pre-Dragon Ball era manga culture. This copy has tremendous eye appeal for the grade and presents beautifully with its bold colorful cover and iconic early 80s Jump aesthetic. 🎯 Key Features: Beckett Graded 3.0 Off-White Pages Weekly Shonen Jump #52 (1983) 1st appearance of Tongpoo Early Akira Toriyama era material Features work by Hiroshi Motomiya & Yudetamago Vintage Japanese manga magazine Rare early pre-modern Shonen Jump collectible Survey insert missing / incomplete label notation Collectors are rapidly recognizing the historical significance and rarity of vintage Weekly Shonen Jump issues from the early 1980s, especially books tied to foundational manga creators and the rise of the shōnen era. These magazines were heavily read, making surviving graded copies increasingly difficult to locate decades later. πŸ’Ό From the curated vault of StreyFlexin Collectibles πŸ“¦ Packed with care, shipped fully insured βœ… Trusted seller of Golden Age comics, original art & vintage rarities Don’t miss this opportunity to own an authentic piece of early manga history from the legendary pages of Weekly Shonen Jump β€” a cornerstone publication that helped shape the anime and manga world as we know it today. Add this rare vintage Shonen Jump treasure to your collection before it vanishes into another vault! Welcome to StreyFlexin Collectibles With 10+ years of experience in the collectibles industry, we've helped curate some of the greatest collections in the community. From rare Golden Age Comics to Original Comic & Animation Art, Trading Cards, Vintage Posters, Manga, Pulp Magazines, 1st Edition Books, and Much More β€” We specialize in the hard-to-find and most sought-after collectibles in the world! Always buying, selling, and trading high-end pieces. We travel the globe for conventions and constantly update our inventory β€” so be sure to add us to your favorites and check back often! βœ”οΈ Free expedited & secure FedEx shipping in the continental U.S. β€” whether you grab 1 graded comic or 10! βœ”οΈ All items are carefully packed to ensure safe, damage-free delivery βœ”οΈ New inventory added weekly β€” follow our store to stay ahead βœ”οΈ Trusted by collectors around the world β€” buy with confidence βœ”οΈ Ready to buy or trade for your collectibles today Thanks for stopping by β€” The Premier Destination For All Things Collectibles