jigen now and then

Feb 13, 2026

A Lupin the Third fan comic. Jigen, in his early twenties, is walking down the streets of Japan in the 1960s. He sees a newspaper headline asking “Who is Lupin the Third” and buys it from a newspaper vendor in a desperate rush.

A Lupin the Third fan comic. A crowd has gathered outside of the Yokohama bank, eager to see if Lupin the Third will actually appear. Jigen is part of the crowd, but unlike the other members who are looking forward to seeing the show he is tense and nervous. Someone from the crowd shouts “there he is!” Jigen looks up, hopeful that this really will be his old friend, but scared in case it’s not.

A Lupin the Third fan comic. A young Lupin the Third is hanging from a hot-air balloon designed to look like a cartoon of his face. He has a large bag of money over his shoulder and is dramatically positioned in front of the central tower of the Yokohama bank. He is waving to the crowd below him. He has the showmanship he displays when he is older, but is a bit awkward.

A Lupin the Third fan comic. Jigen is looking up at Lupin in awe - he’s everything he remembered him being and more. He begins walking away from the crowd, but he is no longer nervous and anxious. Lupin the Third is real, and this time Jigen’s going to find him.

Jigen Now and Then was done for the charity zine “Jigen, Before and After” modded by Tsushi and all proceeds ($500USD) went to the Transgender Law Center!

This comic was written by Max, and sketches/thumbs can be seen for free over on Patreon!

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