Goku looks for Kaio-sama, Lord of the Worlds, in the afterlife so he can learn the martial arts techniques of the gods and save Earth from destruction by the evil Saiyans.
General Note: "In the original Japanese edition, Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z are known collectively as the 42-volume series Dragon Ball. The English Dragon Ball Z was originally volumes 17-42 of the Japanese Dragon Ball"--P. facing t.p."This book reads from right to left"--Cover p. [4]."First published in Japan in 1984 by Shueisha Inc."--P. facing t.p."New and adapted artwork and text"--P. facing t.p.Translated from the Japanese.