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Offered for sale is an original Japanese Weekly Shonen Jump #48 from 2015, professionally graded Beckett 8.0 with White Pages.
This collectible issue features One Piece Chapter 804, “Adventure in the Land Atop the Elephant’s Back,” written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda.
The chapter features the first appearances of Carrot, Wanda, and Bariete, as identified on the Beckett grading label.
Carrot and Wanda are members of the Mink Tribe introduced during the Zou Arc of One Piece. Carrot later becomes a prominent supporting character, accompanying members of the Straw Hat Pirates during their adventures and playing an important role in the Whole Cake Island storyline.
This original Japanese magazine represents the characters’ debut in the initial Weekly Shonen Jump serialization, predating their appearances in collected manga volumes and the anime adaptation.
The front cover features colorful artwork celebrating the second anniversary of Isobe Isobee Monogatari: Ukiyo wa Tsurai yo, created by Ryo Nakama. The cover prominently features Isobee and numerous characters from the series, along with promotional artwork featuring Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece.
Published by Shueisha in 2015, this is an authentic original Japanese manga anthology magazine, not a modern reproduction, collected manga volume, or later reprint.
Publication Details:
Publication Name: Weekly Shonen Jump
Issue Number: 48
Publication Year: 2015
Cover Date: November 9, 2015
Original Japanese Release Date: October 26, 2015
Publisher: Shueisha
Country of Publication: Japan
Language: Japanese
Publication Frequency: Weekly
Format: Original Japanese Manga Anthology Magazine
Featured Series: One Piece
One Piece Creator: Eiichiro Oda
Featured Chapter: One Piece Chapter 804, “Adventure in the Land Atop the Elephant’s Back”
Key Significance: First appearances of Carrot, Wanda, and Bariete
Storyline: Zou Arc
Cover Feature: Isobe Isobee Monogatari: Ukiyo wa Tsurai yo
Cover Creator: Ryo Nakama
Cover Significance: Second Anniversary Celebration
Additional Featured Series: My Hero Academia, Bleach, Black Clover, Haikyu!!, Gintama, Assassination Classroom, Food Wars!, Toriko, Nisekoi, and others.
Grading Information:
Grading Company: Beckett
Grade: 8.0
Page Quality: White Pages
Certification Number: 26-20BC7DA-017
Holder: Oversized Beckett protective encapsulation with custom illustrated label
Condition:
Professionally graded Beckett 8.0 with White Pages.
The original Japanese magazine remains encapsulated inside its oversized Beckett protective holder.
The front cover retains vibrant colors and attractive presentation, featuring detailed anniversary artwork from Isobe Isobee Monogatari.
Visible condition characteristics include minor handling wear, surface imperfections, and age-related wear consistent with the professionally assigned grade.
The magazine displays some visible aging and discoloration along the page edges, particularly when viewed through the sides and bottom of the protective holder.
The original Japanese magazine spine remains visible through the encapsulation and retains its colorful printed graphics.
The rear cover features an original Japanese Granblue Fantasy advertisement from Cygames.
The oversized Beckett protective holder appears intact in the provided photographs, with possible minor exterior handling or storage marks.
The magazine has not been removed from its professionally graded holder. Interior pages have not been independently inspected beyond Beckett’s grading assessment.
Please carefully review all provided photographs for the exact condition of the magazine, front cover, back cover, spine, page edges, grading label, and protective case.
A collectible piece of One Piece publishing history for fans of Eiichiro Oda, Carrot, Wanda, the Mink Tribe, the Zou Arc, and original Japanese Weekly Shonen Jump first-appearance publications.
