Lupin III

In the early 2000s, Tokyopop brought Monkey Punch’s iconic gentleman thief to American comics with a 14-issue series that blended original stories by the creator himself with new takes by writers Matt Yamashita and Ray Yoshimoto. Artists including Monalisa de Asis and Fae Kuen joined Monkey Punch to capture the series’ signature mix of high-stakes heists, slapstick chaos, and stylish action. This run stands as a key English-language adaptation, introducing Lupin’s globe-trotting adventures to a new generation of readers while staying true to the manga’s irreverent spirit.