Comics / Manga

D.Gray-Man: Volume 9


By Leroy Douresseaux
May 2, 2008 - 13:10

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D.GRAY-MAN, VOL. 9


D.Gray-Man is set in a fictional version of 19th century England and focuses on a 15-year-old boy, Allen Walker, an “Exorcist.”  His weapon: a substance with which he can bond called “Innocence” (in Allen’s case, the substance has bonded with his left arm to form a bladed weapon).  His enemies: demons known as “Akuma.”  Their leader: the Millennium Earl wants Allen.

In D.Gray-man, Vol. 9, Allen’s comrades battle the Earl and his minions in Edo, Japan.  Meanwhile, Allen, hiding in the secret lair of the Asian Branch of the Dark Order, nurses his injuries, while self-doubt plagues him.  Soon, he will have to make a choice – become who he is meant to be or die at the hands of the Akuma that has been sent to kill him.

THE LOWDOWN:  A not untypical shounen manga (boys’ comics), D.Gray-Man is essentially a superhero comic, but whereas superhero comics tend to be fantasy or some kind of science fiction, D.Gray-Man is dark fantasy/horror.  On the other hand, D.Gray-Man isn’t always dark; sometimes the action and fight scenes are wild with a humorous streak like something from Naruto.  Visually, D.Gray-Man is Victorian and gothic, but the most visually striking thing about it is manga-ka Katsura Hoshino’s character creations.  The narrative certainly lists at time, but Hoshino’s ingenious visuals and design work are worth even taking an occasional look at this title.

POSSIBLE AUDIENCE:  As part of VIZ Media’s “Shonen Jump Advanced” line, D.Gray-Man is aimed at high school age male readers, but the monsters and cool-looking villains will attract any young reader into shounen action comics.

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