When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Offered for sale is an original Japanese Weekly Shonen Jump #30 from 2008, professionally graded Beckett 7.5 with White Pages.
This collectible issue features the first cameo appearance of Admiral Kizaru, also known as Borsalino, from Eiichiro Oda’s legendary One Piece manga series, as identified on the Beckett grading label.
Kizaru is one of the powerful Marine Admirals in the One Piece universe and possesses the abilities of the Pika Pika no Mi, also known as the Glint-Glint Fruit. His introduction marks an important development in the series’ Marine storyline.
The front cover features colorful artwork from Double Arts, the manga series created by Naoshi Komi, who would later become widely known for Nisekoi: False Love.
The cover also features promotional artwork of Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece and Naruto Uzumaki from Naruto, along with advertisements celebrating Weekly Shonen Jump’s 40th anniversary and Jump Expo 2008.
This is an authentic original Japanese Weekly Shonen Jump publication from 2008, not a modern reproduction, collected manga volume, or later reprint.
Publication Details:
Publication Name: Weekly Shonen Jump
Issue Number: 30
Publication Year: 2008
Cover Date: July 7, 2008
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
Key Significance: First cameo appearance of Admiral Kizaru (Borsalino), as identified by Beckett
Character Affiliation: Marines / World Government
Cover Feature: Double Arts
Cover Artist: Naoshi Komi
Additional Featured Franchises: Naruto, One Piece, and Toriko
Special Publication Feature: Weekly Shonen Jump 40th Anniversary promotional artwork
Grading Information:
Grading Company: Beckett
Grade: 7.5
Page Quality: White Pages
Certification Number: 26-20BC7DA-012
Holder: Oversized Beckett protective encapsulation with custom illustrated label
Condition:
Professionally graded Beckett 7.5 with White Pages.
The original Japanese magazine remains encapsulated inside its oversized Beckett protective holder.
The front cover retains vibrant colors and attractive artwork featuring the characters from Double Arts, along with promotional appearances of Luffy and Naruto.
Visible condition characteristics include general handling wear, minor surface imperfections, and age-related wear consistent with the professionally assigned grade.
The magazine displays some discoloration and aging along the visible page edges, particularly when viewed through the sides and bottom of the protective holder.
The original Japanese magazine spine remains visible through the encapsulation.
The rear cover features an original Japanese Nissin UFO promotional advertisement from 2008.
The 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 professional 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, Admiral Kizaru, vintage Japanese manga, Double Arts, and original Weekly Shonen Jump first-appearance publications.
