Lupin III GN (2002-2004 Tokyopop) comic books

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 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. When a detective agency hires Lupin to thwart the efforts of a business rival, he discovers that Fujiko is playing both companies to get her hands on a priceless Rembrandt. By this time, Lupin has tired of the foxy femme fatale and turns to the seduction of two other women whose combined tattoos form a treasure map. It isn't long, however, before his Fujiko returns for a ride on Lupin's missile... nuclear, that is. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. Lupin III is a rogue to make any father rogue proud, but not if that father, recently escaped from prison after being presumed dead for years, thinks his son is a scurrilous imposter, and that son is stunned by the fact that his father is alive. Craftiness, skill and a taste of tail definitely run in the family. And the Lupin family gets large when he finally encounters the samurai Goemon, a warrior who feels he can learn more from this master thief than from his own master; and into the ranks of the Lupin clan comes his arch rival Fujiko, though he'd be best advised to watch his back... especially when his life becomes a random and suspicious string of preposterous events. Lupin gets the feeling he's being toyed with for someone else's sick amusement... almost as if his world was being captured and cartooned in sequential panels... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. No blood for oil! Lupin attempts to defuse a bomb at an oil refinery faster than his fellow defusist Okite. However, good old Zenigata will draw blood pretty much anywhere in his quest to nab his quarry. Lupin decides to move out of big oil and into corporate sabotage as he swindles the public sector swindlers right out of their swindling businesses. But is he imagining all of this? Maybe Lupin needs to see a headshrinker... provided he doesn't lose his head along the way. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. Can the fox be outfoxed? To keep his organization's secrets safe, Lupin will have to go fox hunting, because after all, dead foxes tell no tales! But how can rival thieves get so close to his secrets in the first place, unless his own little brotherhood has betrayed him, which begs the question, is gold thicker than water? Well, Lupin lives his life by many creeds, the most important being: take the money and run, run, run. But if this life of crime seems a little too much trouble than it's worth, Lupin might abandon his family's time-honored profession and consider going back to school... if he steals the answers to the entrance exam! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. When someone gets in Lupin's way, he is usually politely asked to move before the master thief turns to mortal violence. But what if Lupin has to face an immortal foe? Lupin might actually have to rely on his wits! And as if these tales weren't getting surreal enough, now Monkey Punch puts his readers in the thick of the action, immersing you in a cat and mouse game with Lupin himself! How? Well, all will be revealed in this experimental new volume of Lupin III! 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.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. In the game of thievery, there are steadfast rules ... all meant to be broken if you want to get anywhere thieving. But two can play at that game, especially when the two are Lupin and Fujiko. And when Lupin gets into the revenge game, he learns that he's far better suited to thievery ... or taking over a sovereign island in the name of his family and for the dignity of his legacy. Thievery, government toppling - two sides of the same coin, really. Whichever suits his fancy, you can rest assured that heavy breathing will be part of any game Lupin plays. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. Lupin and the gang are at it again. This time their prey may not be so easy to snatch. Some big muscle stands in the way of Lupin and happiness in the form cash and a young damsel in distress. But is she in such distress... and is she such a damsel? Adventure, mayhem and plenty of getting it on in this new volume of Lupin III, the original international man of mystery! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. When media stories about his heist come out before his heist, a rival thief who seems to predict his attacks appears, and an invisible man all get on his case, can the Lupin III get the upper hand on anyone? Find out in this new thrilling volume of verve, venom ... and vampires. Yes, vampires. And you don't want to know what Lupin has to do to get rid of that affliction. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. When Lupin takes on a notorious con man, you can be sure that neither one of them intends on playing fair and the results may be deadly! This volatile volume of Lupin III has it all: double-crossers, seductive women, death-defying escapes, hidden treasures, and, of course, exploding heads! There's something for everyone in the irrepressible lunacy of Lupin III. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Monkey Punch. When Lupin gets suck in a magic bottle, he may need a woman's touch to pop his cork. But don't break out the champagne glasses just yet Zenigata is about to unmask Lupin's true identity! To top it all, Lupin's having a hard time penetrating a seemingly impregnable apartment. Let's hope our macho man of mystery is not having performance anxiety as this zany series comes to a climax! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.