A major milestone for manga collecting. A group of first-print tankobon graded by Beckett recently sold for $275,000, marking one of the most significant private manga transactions to date and highlighting the growing interest in graded manga within the broader collectibles market. The sale included: • One Piece Vol. 1 (First Print) — BGS 9.8 • Naruto Vol. 1 (First Print) — BGS 9.8 • Dragon Ball Vol. 1 (First Print) — BGS 9.4 These books represent the debut volumes of three of the most influential series in modern manga history. As the hobby continues to evolve, early print manga in high grade is increasingly being recognized alongside other cornerstone collectibles across comics, TCG, and p

A major milestone for manga collecting.

A group of first-print tankobon graded by Beckett recently sold for $275,000, marking one of the most significant private manga transactions to date and highlighting the growing interest in graded manga within the broader collectibles market.

The sale included:

• One Piece Vol. 1 (First Print) — BGS 9.8
• Naruto Vol. 1 (First Print) — BGS 9.8
• Dragon Ball Vol. 1 (First Print) — BGS 9.4

These books represent the debut volumes of three of the most influential series in modern manga history.

As the hobby continues to evolve, early print manga in high grade is increasingly being recognized alongside other cornerstone collectibles across comics, TCG, and pop culture.

— Beckett Collectibles (@beckettcollect) Mar 6, 2026