Lupin III GN (2002-2004 Tokyopop) comic books 2001-2003

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. James Bond meets The Thomas Crown Affair, manga-style! This is the first time Monkey Punch's original, classic series has been published in the U.S.! A little smug and extremely suave, daring, debonair and, above all, flashy, international master thief Lupin III comes from a long line of high-stakes bandits, all committed to stealing from the rich and giving to themselves! Fortunately, he tends to avoid robbing society's virtuous and, instead, targets some pretty shady characters. But still, Interpol is hot on his trail! Lupin III includes a cast of unforgettable characters: Daisuke Jigen-an ex-mafia hit man with a somber demeanor and a trademark black fedora; Goemon Ishikawa-a swordsman of samurai heritage who mysteriously fades in and out of Lupin's exploits; Fujiko Mine-master thief, she's the object of Lupin's affections and his greatest competition for the big scores; and Inspector Zenigata of Interpol, who longs to capture Lupin and his crew. Follow Lupin, his friends, his foes, and lovers through these highly entertaining, daring, and often times hilarious, capers! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. Lupin is back in action and in trouble again! Escaping from villains, bounty hunters, and the authorities is all in a day's work for our master thief. He and his partner Jigen get their hands on some ill-gotten loot and manage to stay half a step ahead of Officer Zenigata of INTERPOL, who desperately tries to bring them to justice. It's tough work, but things can only get tougher when there are members of the opposite sex involved! Get ready for non-stop action and intrigue in this classic from Japan! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. Lupin deduces the whereabouts of a precious diamond out of an amnesiatic female, and must fend off rivals to stay on the rock's path. Officer Zenigata is still hot on his heels, and Lupin must get inside the head of the famous inspector as well as in his shoes to escape. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. Lupin the Sensei. Lupin the benefactor. Lupin the seducer. Lupin the prisoner. Lupin the betrayed. Lupin the fool. And Lupin the trickster. That's a whole lot of Lupin in just one book! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.