サイボーグ００９ [Cyborg 009]

Created by visionary manga artist Shotaro Ishimori (later known as Shotaro Ishinomori), Cyborg 009 ran from 1966 to 1981 in Akita Shoten's publications, spanning 15 issues. The series follows nine individuals from diverse backgrounds who are kidnapped and transformed into cybernetic soldiers, then rebel against their creators to fight for justice. Ishimori served as both writer and artist throughout the run, crafting a foundational superhero team that blended sci-fi action with humanistic themes. This series is a landmark of Japanese comics, pioneering the "superhero team" concept and influencing generations of manga and anime.