As the cosmic battle between Goku and Vegeta continues, Goku is forced to use the dangerous Kaio-ken technique. But Vegeta reappears, changing himself into a 50-foot ape with superpowers, including energy strong enough to explode mountains. As Goku lies with his ribs shattered, his and earth's only hope is the genki-dama, the "spirit bomb" powered by the chi of all living things on the planet.

This graphic novel, number 20 in a series of 42, contains the monthly comic series Dragon Ball Z part 2 #9 through #14 in their entirety. Originally published: Tokyo, Japan : Shueisha Inc., 1984. In keeping with the original Japanese format, this book reads from right to left.