Goblin Slayer
Yen Press · 2018–present · 16 issues
About the series
Kumo Kagyu's Goblin Slayer manga adaptation (2018–present, Yen Press) plunges readers into a dark fantasy world where a stoic, silver-armored adventurer dedicates his life to the ruthless extermination of goblins—creatures often dismissed as low-level threats. The series, illustrated by Kōsuke Kurose, expands on Kagyu's original light novels by grounding its brutal, tactical combat in a grim setting that challenges traditional heroic tropes. Over its 16-issue run, it has become a defining entry in the "dark fantasy" comic space, celebrated for its unflinching focus on the consequences of underestimated evil and the gritty determination of its protagonist.