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Moriarty the Patriot, Vol. 2 by Ryosuke Takeuchi

Moriarty the Patriot, Vol. 2

Ryosuke Takeuchi

VIZ Media LLC · Paperback · January 5, 2021

Moriarty the Patriot, Vol.

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Who it’s for
Moriarty’s campaign against corrupt nobility gives this Sherlock Holmes rival’s story a sharp moral tension.
Themes
Class inequality, Social justice, Moral ambiguity
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

The untold story of Sherlock Holmes’ greatest rival, Moriarty! Before he was Sherlock’s rival, Moriarty fought against the unfair class caste system in London by making sure corrupt nobility got their comeuppance. But even the most well-intentioned plans can spin out of control—will Moriarty’s dream of a more just and equal world turn him into a hero…or a monster?

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After successfully establishing a foothold in Durham and cleansing the city of some of its corruption, William James Moriarty sets his sights on London. To make headway there, he needs the aid of his brother Albert. But while on his way to London, William is kidnapped by a gang of criminals! Will Albert be able to save him in time?

Justice, with an Edge

Moriarty’s campaign against corrupt nobility gives this Sherlock Holmes rival’s story a sharp moral tension.

Come here for

  • A crime manga built around class injustice and comeuppance
  • The uneasy question of when good intentions turn monstrous

Expect

  • A criminal kidnapping complicates Moriarty’s move toward London
  • A focus on Moriarty, his brother Albert, and a justice-minded scheme

Where it sits

Crime & Mystery Comics69%
General Manga63%
Historical Fiction Comics53%

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Publisher categories

  • Crime & Mystery Comics
  • General Manga
  • Historical Fiction Comics
Authors
Ryosuke Takeuchi
Publisher
VIZ Media LLC
Published
January 5, 2021
Format
Paperback
Theme
Class inequality · Social justice · Moral ambiguity
Reading lane
Crime & Mystery Comics