Zatch Bell Vol 1 New -| Aspect | Viz Vol. 1 | Kodansha “New” Vol. 1 | |--------|------------|------------------------| | Name | Zatch Bell | Gash Bell (sometimes) | | Translation | Localized (jokes changed) | More literal | | Paper quality | Newsprint-like, now yellowed | Standard modern manga | | Availability | $50+ used | $11–13 new | | Extras | A few translation notes | None | Zatch explained the battle for the demon world—one hundred demon children sent to Earth, each with a spell book. The last one standing becomes king. The human who helps them is their partner. zatch bell vol 1 new Zatch Bell! Volume 1 marks the beginning of the iconic shonen manga series by Makoto Raiku, which has recently seen a resurgence through various "New Edition" releases. The story follows Kiyo Takamine, a 14-year-old genius whose intelligence has made him a target for bullying, leading him to skip school. His life changes forever when his father sends him a strange boy named Zatch Bell as a "gift" to help him make friends. | Aspect | Viz Vol |