The Duke of Death and His Maid #11

Volume 11 of Inoue's gothic romance finds the gloved Duke and his bold maid locked in an intimate, moon-lit gaze — red roses in hand, dark Victorian fashions perfectly complementing the ornate gilded frame that surrounds them like a portrait come to life. The atmosphere is equal parts tender and melancholy, with a full moon, scattered bats, and a garden of crimson blooms setting a mood that only this series does so well. If you've been following their complicated, bittersweet connection, this 2024 Seven Seas release is a beautifully composed chapter in their story.