1968 Weekly Manga Action No. 49 Oct 31 Lupin III Monkey Punch Rare Vintage Japan For Sale

This is Cool! 1968 Weekly Manga Action Volume 2, No. 49 Oct 31 Lupin III Monkey Punch Cover Rare Vintage Japan

Item Specifics

• Publication Year: 1968

• Language: Japanese

• Issue Number: Vol 2, No 49

• Publisher: Futabasha

• Genre: Seinen Manga, Action, Satire

• Country of Manufacture: Japan

• Character: Lupin III

Up for sale is a highly collectible, original vintage copy of Weekly Manga Action (週刊漫画アクション) published on October 31, 1968. This specific era is legendary among manga collectors as it features the early serialization of Monkey Punch’s masterpiece, Lupin III.

Features:

• Iconic Cover: A striking 1960s illustration featuring Lupin III wearing a "Zengakuren" student protest helmet (a reflection of the social climate in 1968 Japan).

• Historic Value: Manga Action was the first Japanese weekly magazine specifically for adult "Seinen" readers, and this 1968 issue represents the magazine in its prime.

• Vintage Ads & Inserts: Includes wonderful period-accurate advertisements for lighters and lifestyle products, as well as reader mail-in sections and puzzles.

Condition:

The magazine is in good vintage condition for its age (over 55 years old).

• Cover: Shows some light age tanning and minor edge wear. The gold foil lettering of the title remains bright.

• Interior: Pages are intact with typical newsprint yellowing (browning) due to age. No major tears or missing pages observed in the provided images.

• Binding: Staple binding remains secure.

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