Black Lagoon
Viz · 2008–present · 13 issues
About the series
Rei Hiroe’s Black Lagoon, published by Viz since 2008, plunges readers into the lawless criminal underworld of Southeast Asia, following a crew of mercenary pirates who operate from their torpedo boat, the Black Lagoon. Written and drawn primarily by Hiroe himself, with translation work by Joe Yamazaki and Dan Kanemitsu, this series is a gritty, action-packed thriller that blends dark humor with visceral violence. Its 13-issue run has made it a standout in the modern manga landscape, celebrated for its sharp dialogue and cinematic storytelling that captures the chaos of a world beyond the law.