In 2018 began the publication of a manga called "Losers" (ルーザーズ). It tells the story behind Japan's first seinen manga magazine, Weekly Manga Action, along with the story behind its most famous authors. The story of Monkey Punch in his early years writing Lupin III.

Goofy? Yes Bad cop? NEVER

Zenigata on the inside (Shin Lupin III) Vl.7 - Ch.65 What would you think if one day you wake up being Lupin the Third, Zenigata already knows what that feels like, even waking up locked in a jail. No matter how much you scream, no one will believe you.

"So, speaking of freedom, I mean, it's just like when Lupin goes abroad, overseas, you never really see him have a passport. There are no boundaries for him, he's a free roamer." -Monkey Punch at an interview from AnimeNewsNetwork (2003).

Art from Shin Lupin III (1977-1981) written and ilustrated by Monkey Punch. “Jigen Daisuke, the best marksman in the world, has a draw speed of 0.3 seconds. He is Lupin's right hand and best friend.”

Double Page Art from: 「ルパン三世PART3 俺ッ流派無し…!!」- “Lupin III PART 3: I Am Of No School...!!” (1984) [One Shot] A man with no style breaks into a bar in a desert country, what is he looking for? #モンキーパンチ #ルパン三世 #漫画

Monkey Man and his wife have a horrible trip. Panels from "The English conversation maneuvers of Lupin III" #ルパン三世 #モンキー・パンチ

Vl.1 Ch.21 - Original Manga An expert gunman named Jigen Daisuke was sent to assassinate Lupin. Pretty simple job, isn't it?

Although chapter N°100 in the Hyakute Land volumes is called “Lupin Kanjincho”, you can find it online as Ch.98 - "On The Waterfall”. A 2-part story in which Lupin has to protect a lady with connections to the Lupin family from the CIA and Zenigata. #manga #モンキーパンチ #漫画 https://t.co/Dsz0R7RnZQ