Black Butler

Yana Toboso’s Black Butler has been a fixture of Dargaud’s manga catalogue since 2009, following the darkly elegant exploits of young Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his demonic butler, Sebastian Michaelis. Set in Victorian England, the series blends gothic horror, mystery, and dark comedy as the pair navigates the underworld of London while bound by a Faustian contract. With Toboso’s lush, detailed art and a knack for twisting familiar tropes, it has become a defining work of supernatural manga, acclaimed for its sharp character dynamics and intricate plotting. Over 34 issues, it has sustained a devoted readership and inspired a multimedia franchise, cementing its place as a modern classic in the genre.