This is the first time Monkey Punch's original, classic series has been published in the U.S. International man of mystery and master thief extraordinaire, Lupin III comes from a long line of high stakes bandits, all committed to stealing from the rich and giving to themselves. Fortunately, Lupin tends to avoid robbing society's virtuous and, instead, targets some pretty shady characters. 
Of course, he partners with some pretty shady characters as well: Daisuke Jigen is an ex-mafia hit man who carries himself with a somber demeanor, his trademark black fedora tilted forward to hide his eyes. Goemon Ishikawa is a cipher-like swordsman with samurai-ish overtones who mysteriously fades in and out of Lupin's exploits. Fujiko Mine is the object of Lupin's affections, but, since she is a thief herself, the duo's romance more than occasionally clashes with their competition for big scores. 
The global police force, Interpol, and in particular the tenacious Inspector Zenigata, long to capture Lupin and his gang. Zenigata's relationship with the eponymous master thief is a complicated one, characterized by mutual respect laced with utter disdain. The two have even worked together when it's served both their interests, but they understand that when the crisis ends, they must resume their former wariness and animosity toward each other.
 
(Source: Tokyopop)
 
Note: Chapter/volume counts follow the Tokyopop volume releases, which had a chapter count based on the 1989 Chuokoron-shinsha volumes.

AB does not know his past. He was called "Secretary Bird" or "Snake Killer" in a certain intelligence service, but he lost all his memories in an accident. Since then, AB has been wandering around the world in search of his lost past. There are only two clues: a faint memory of being called by the name of a strange bird and a vivid sexual experience with a beautiful woman wearing glasses. AB's endless journey continues as he's confronted today by another incident...
 
Notes: 
- Included in volume 2 of Lupin Kozou. 
- Due to creative differences between Monkey Punch and Kazuo Koike, the manga ended after three chapters.

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