Golgo 13

Description:

Saito Takao is an originator of gekiga, a style of manga with mature themes and cinematic visual elements. Golgo 13's eponymous protagonist (a combination of Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, and the unlucky number 13) is a professional sniper for hire, and the series deals with such issues as autonomy, morality, and power. The series often reflects on current political events.

Attribution:

Saito Takao

Date:

1969-present