Goseki Kojima was a renowned Japanese manga artist, best known for his work on the influential series Lone Wolf and Cub. Born on June 9, 1936, in Osaka, he began his career in the 1950s and quickly gained recognition for his unique storytelling and detailed artwork. Kojima collaborated with writer Kazuo Koike to create Lone Wolf and Cub, which was serialized from 1970 to 1976. The series, set in the Edo period, follows a samurai and his young son as they navigate a world of violence and betrayal. Kojima's work has had a lasting impact on the manga industry and continues to inspire artists today.