Logan Paul purchases rare 'One Piece' and 'Dragon Ball' manga for $550,000
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Logan Paul has purchased rare debut manga issues from One Piece and Dragon Ball for a reported $550,000 sparking discussion among collectors and fans.
The content creator shared the acquisition on X, describing the items as significant pieces of manga history.
The collection includes a highly graded copy of One Piece Chapter One and a Dragon Ball Chapter One issue, both recognised for their rarity and condition. Paul stated, “Proud owner of the greatest Mangas in the world (imo).”
He further detailed the grading and significance of the items, noting, “One Piece Chapter One 9.0 (second highest grade in existence, pop 3). First canon appearance of Monkey D. Luffy. One Piece is the #1 selling Manga in the world at 600M+ copies sold.” He added, “Dragon Ball Chapter One 9.2 (highest grade in existence, pop 1) purchased for a record $550,000. First appearance of Goku & Bulma. The Manga journey has begun…”
Proud owner of the greatest Mangas in the world (imo)
One Piece Chapter One 9.0 (second highest grade in existence, pop 3). First canon appearance of Monkey D. Luffy. One Piece is the #1 selling Manga in the world at 600M+ copies sold
Dragon Ball Chapter One 9.2 (highest grade… pic.twitter.com/3aCBnN5EqmWhile Paul disclosed the price paid for the Dragon Ball issue, the cost of the One Piece copy was not revealed. The purchase has prompted mixed reactions online, with some fans questioning whether the acquisition reflects genuine interest or financial investment.
The debate follows Paul’s previous involvement in high-value collectibles, including the sale of a Pikachu Illustrator card earlier in 2026, after initially purchasing it in 2021. Observers have drawn comparisons between that transaction and his latest manga purchase.
Several social media users criticised the move, with fellow content creator IShowSpeed responding, “You don’t even know sh*t about One Piece.”
Other comments suggested concerns about the impact of high-profile purchases on collector markets.