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Moriarty the Patriot, Vol. 2

(Moriarty the Patriot #2)

Ryōsuke Takeuchi,

Hikaru Miyoshi (Illustrations),

Arthur Conan Doyle (Idea)

4.26 · Rating details · 650 ratings · 83 reviews

The untold story of Sherlock Holmes’ greatest rival, Moriarty!

Before he was Sherlock’s rival, Moriarty fought against the unfair class caste system in London by making sure corrupt nobility got their comeuppance. But even the best-intentioned plans can spin out of control—will Moriarty’s dream of a more just and equal world turn him into a hero…or a monster?

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Published January 5th 2021 by VIZ Media LLC (first published March 3rd 2017)

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Feb 07, 2021 Geoff rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, read-2021, comics, in-translation, net-galley

It will eventually get old seeing Moriarty be so much smarter than those he goes up against, but we're not quite at that point yet. And the potential solution to that issue, Sherlock Holmes, is introduced in this volume. This Sherlock is more flamboyant, assured, and socially adept than some portrayals, but he's still manipulative and single minded when it comes to deduction. Watson makes an appearance too, and h's a pretty standard Watson (and endearing for that as well) It's fun to see his and ...more

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Jan 23, 2021 Mallory ★ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: graphic-novels

4.5 Stars!
Volume 2 was an excellent follow up to this story that really showcased the authors ability to expand and turn a Sherlock inspired story into something totally unique. It was clear from the first chapter that this volume would take on a bigger role as we see the creation of the secret intelligence agency and another intricate revealed plan that is classic Sherlock. I especially loved meeting Holmes and the way our Moriarty brothers appear to be manipulating his role as a main characte ...more

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Nov 25, 2020 Shae rated it really liked it

I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this series, but I continue to be surprised. In this volume, we finally get some interaction with Holmes and Watson. We also spend a significant amount of time with them. Though I enjoyed that, I found myself missing the Moriarty brothers, and wondering what mischief they were up to. Looking forward to the next volume for sure. ...more

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Jan 16, 2021 Aleksandra rated it really liked it

Shelves: manga

This story keeps on being fun. The case of kidnapping was very good, I'm sad it was adapted in the anime.
So excited to see more of Sherlock, John and Ms. Hudson! ...more

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Nov 17, 2020 Rebecca rated it really liked it

Shelves: manga, mystery

Think of the first volume and the first three chapters of this one as the prologue. When viewed in light of the fourth chapter in this second volume - which begins retelling A Study in Scarlet, the first Sherlock Holmes story - everything that comes before it is in service of establishing Moriarty as a criminal consultant prior to his meeting with the man whose nemesis he would become. At this point it doesn't necessarily look as if that's mutual, although we do need to remember the opening page ...more

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Dec 07, 2018 Primadonna rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: manga

Kyaaa~
Sherlock and Watson made their appearance!

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Jan 10, 2021 Mark Evans rated it liked it

The Moriarty boys continue to shore up their plans to bring lasting change to the English social strata, but the appearance of the world’s first consulting detective (whose appearance would be more enjoyably surprising were he not on the cover) is either just what they needed or a fresh problem in need of a solution.

Complaining about a deerstalker showing up (Holmes technically never wore them in the books) on the cover of this volume feels a lot like being tetchy about hearing sound effects in The Moriarty boys continue to shore up their plans to bring lasting change to the English social strata, but the appearance of the world’s first consulting detective (whose appearance would be more enjoyably surprising were he not on the cover) is either just what they needed or a fresh problem in need of a solution.

Complaining about a deerstalker showing up (Holmes technically never wore them in the books) on the cover of this volume feels a lot like being tetchy about hearing sound effects in space in any of the Star Wars films - there are far more pressing concerns.

Your enjoyment of this book is 100% down to how obnoxious you find this interpretation of Sherlock Holmes, who feels like a blend of literary and cinematic sources. There are lots of viable interpretations of the great detective, but swarthy, gratingly accented martial artist won’t be my favourite any time soon.

He shows up after the first case, during a two-parter set on a passenger vessel. There’s no connective tissue between these two stories, except that they’re far too predictable (I called the ending of both, the first one pretty much immediately).

Both the first stories left me a little flat. They’re fun enough, but not stellar. The noble target in the second story being called Blitz Enders (no doubt heir to a lucrative football mine) is still driving me slightly crazy.

His whole schtick is on brand for the cartoonish villainy we’ve seen thus far, but... nothing about him is surprising (although Moriarty’s plan to basically annoy him over the edge is pretty amusing).

At any rate, while this Sherlock is quite the scoundrel, it’s his interaction with Moriarty that has me hopeful for the future. This book rightly banks on the notion that watching these two square off promises sparks and with the series’ focus on the ostensible villain it should offer a unique take on this. The small time they spend together is some of the book’s more compelling material.

The last chapter is probably the most interesting, setting us on the path of the very first Holmes case (I suspect people in the know will have a field day spotting references), and doesn’t really involve the Moriarty clan at all. Sherlock needs his Watson first, however, and we also meet the most ridiculously tsundere version of Ms. Hudson you’ll ever see - she’s one character interpretation I did like.

3 stars. I don’t dislike this book, but it doesn’t feel nearly as strong an entry as the first instalment. Maybe with the fresh feeling gone, the flaws feel more pronounced; it just feels like something I should be enjoying more than I am. ...more

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Nov 16, 2020 Annie (Putt) rated it it was ok · review of another edition

I think my biggest issue with the story is that it became trite. I'll be honest, I was more interested in Moriarty from the start. Sherlock has gotten his fair share of retellings and remakes, so having a story from Moriarty's POV was refreshing.

The first chapter of the book jumped around so much that by the end of it, I still didn't know what was going on and I was shocked to find out that it was more like a poorly written one-shot.

The characters are still difficult to distinguish from one anot ...more

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Feb 13, 2021 Jessica Figueroa rated it really liked it

I just love everything about this book. I love mysteries, manga and remakes and this was a perfect mix of that. I love this Moriarty angle of things. He's definitely a more darker version of Sherlock. While Sherlock seems to push the boundaries of the law to get things done, Moriarty does what he wants regardless of the law and will get his end goal. I just love his character in this book. Also speaking of Sherlock I was surprised to see Sherlock so soon. While we get Moriarty and his is boundar ...more

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Jan 26, 2021 Gabrielle rated it liked it

Shelves: genre-adventure, genre-historical-fiction, suspense, manga-light-novel, genre-crime-mystery-thriller, tbr-series-not-continuing

Once again, I found this story about average. Good, but I'm just not connected to the characters, but maybe it's too quick to judge from only the second volume? I really do love the art and character designs in this series though. I like the mangaka's take on Sherlock Holmes, as well as Ms. Hudson is hilarious along with Dr. Watson. I think others may still enjoy this series; however, for now, I don't this is for me. ...more

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May 23, 2019 Korpimaan lukija rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: sarjakuvat

+ Sherlock appeared!
+ bad/grey guys as MC
+ easy to read
+ close knit family connections
+/- asshole!Sherlock
- the portrayal of Ms Hudson
- some annoying manga tropes regarding the drawing style

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Jan 26, 2019 Rainy-Night-Reads rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: graphic-novels-comics

3.5 stars ⭐

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Feb 04, 2019 Mary rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: graphic-novel-comic-manga

... beautiful art and favorite enemies.

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Dec 19, 2020 ☆ Franzi ☆ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: mangas

I didn't know I need Sherlock with long hair and a ponytail until now 😍 ...more

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Feb 08, 2021 ✨ rated it liked it · review of another edition

Why didn't the anime include the lat few scenes. I would have loved to see Sherlock's reaction to the costume Watson made him wear!!! ...more

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Apr 27, 2019 Jana rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mangas, read-in-2019

I don't know why my mind refuses to see Sherlock as the awful person that he is but I absolutely adored every Moriarty/Sherlock interaction we got so far. ...more

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Jan 09, 2021 Ruthsic rated it really liked it

Shelves: arcs, 2021rc-seriestf, historical, 2021rc-cloak-dagger, 2021rc-newrelease, manga-graphicnovel, young-adult, mystery, 2021rc-ngew, translated

Warnings: gun violence, physical violence and murder, dehumanization of lower classes, sexual assault

After the two short arcs in the previous volume, it seems the story is about to delve into its main plot, as Sherlock is introduced in this book. But first, we get a story which is mostly on Albert’s side of things - as a Lt Colonel in the Army, he attends a council where they discuss the threat of a new Opium variant that could be connected to some aristocrat, which is why the military is hesit Warnings: gun violence, physical violence and murder, dehumanization of lower classes, sexual assault

After the two short arcs in the previous volume, it seems the story is about to delve into its main plot, as Sherlock is introduced in this book. But first, we get a story which is mostly on Albert’s side of things - as a Lt Colonel in the Army, he attends a council where they discuss the threat of a new Opium variant that could be connected to some aristocrat, which is why the military is hesitating to act upon it. Also, he hears rumors of a new shadow branch of the military being created; thinking that this would be useful to control for their purposes, he gets William involved. William, meanwhile, has come to London (along with Louis, Fred and Sebastian) to present his thesis at the Royal Society and gotten kidnapped! Leading the search is Albert, of course, and well, all I can say is that they are hitting three birds with one stone here.

Moving onto the longer arc, William declares to his allies that his plans for reforming the class system and ensuring equality for all has him with a ‘its gets worse before it gets better’ kind of plan for London. He wants to create crimes so open and shocking that people would have to take notice, and his first target is a Count called Blitz Enders (I did have a chuckle at that name) and the stage is the maiden voyage of a cruise ship Noahtic. With more people involved, William’s plan hinges on his target, too, but no matter since he has contingencies prepared; what he wasn’t prepared for is a sharp-eyed man whose genius rivals his own. There’s murder and mayhem and a shocking scandal to rock the House of Lords and tip the balance in the favor of the House of Commons.

William, though, gets interested in using Sherlock in his grand schemes. This was interesting because I thought the way their paths would cross and entangle into each other would be Sherlock messing up William’s plans, but instead William wants to make him the ‘hero’ of his grand plans, unwittingly, of course. Sidebar - their first meeting with each other was amazing! Both of them being surprised with the deductive skills of the other, and William having the upper hand, for now! Will Sherlock unknowingly be a perfect puppet for William, or will he keep surprising the latter? I’m eager to know!

The book also starts off a new arc (and William’s first plan regarding Sherlock), introducing us to Watson, Ms Hudson and Lestrade! Watson is already amazed by Sherlock, and I can’t wait for him to be as exasperated as Ms Hudson, haha. Oh, and I feel like Sherlock's actions towards her in the tavern are unwarranted, when she considers him family. Finally, with the cliffhanger in this one, the next book can’t come soon enough!

Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Viz Media LLC, via Edelweiss. ...more

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May 01, 2019 Katja rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: own, manga, read-in-finnish

Oooh, this was a very good volume! The Moriarty brothers, William as their mastermind, set out to show people how society's structures are rotten and must be demolished. How they go about this, is less noble. There's plenty of crime coming!

You could argue the end justifies the means, which is something that will surely touched upon somewhere along the way, and right now it also looks evil is getting their due because aristocrats Moriarty & co. are targeting, have been quite rotten too. They are Oooh, this was a very good volume! The Moriarty brothers, William as their mastermind, set out to show people how society's structures are rotten and must be demolished. How they go about this, is less noble. There's plenty of crime coming!

You could argue the end justifies the means, which is something that will surely touched upon somewhere along the way, and right now it also looks evil is getting their due because aristocrats Moriarty & co. are targeting, have been quite rotten too. They are not mourning innocent casualties though... Staging/arranging the crimes has been wickedly entertaining so far. I also like how calm and calculating Moriarty is (well, there's been flashes of less composed side of his too...), it feels nice contrast to increasingly temperamental version seen in BBC Sherlock for example.

Speaking of BBC's Sherlock, there's more than a dash of that show's Sherlock in this manga's Sherlock, who enters the stage in this volume. Which I absolutely don't mind, in fact, Sherlock here is just... delightful. And gorgeous. Yes, sir, I like your hair... Anywayyy, he's a scene stealer. If the manga borrows pretty heavily from BBC for Sherlock's character, landlady Hudson, on the other hand, is reimagined differently, and wonderfully I must say! I hope she'll be popping up more in the story in the future too.

So, yes, characters and setting are awesome and the story seems to be shaping up nicely. There were a couple of anachronistic things which I didn't expect (like some of the army gear) because in the post script of the first volume, Miyoshi mentioned devouring information on the British Empire in preparation... It bothered me a bit.

Other thing that was breaking the atmosphere somewhat, was inconsistent use of polite vs familiar speech forms in Finnish translation. I have no idea what's in the original text but whatever that is, I think in a story set in (mostly) historically realistic 1800s England, higher ups in the society should use polite for of "you" ("te" in Finnish) unless they are close terms with each other. For example, there was a scene where two upper class girls were talking with Moriarty and they were using familiar form of "you" ("sinä") although they should've been using more polite speech.
I'm okay with some liberties like using first names a bit more freely but in that kind of scenes it was too out of time.

But as you can see, I gave this 5 stars and absolutely loved it, art is nice, and the manga is has taken familiar elements from ACD stories but is in big parts its own story, so you don't know what going to happen next. Good stuff, can't wait for the next volume! ...more

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Dec 15, 2020 Luna rated it really liked it

Shelves: graphic-novels-and-manga, tbr-review-copies-arcs

Thank you Netgalley for providing a review copy.

I am totally onboard with this series and hope that as the books continue the story development doesn’t falter. In volume two Moriarty and Sherlock meet, and the beginnings of their cat and mouse game are put in place. While we have all the players, Moriarty, Sherlock and Watson in place for book 3 the story is not following the path I thought it would.

In this book we have one story that addresses the conflict of sacrificing one for many. While th ...more

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Dec 28, 2020 Sara rated it really liked it

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Older brother Albert uncovers a plot to distribute opium to the masses, and proves his worth in discreetly taking out the organization without embarrassing any of the nobles who may be involved. He is rewarded with an appointment to the head of a secret military organization, MI6. William decides that the way they have been going about things has been too slow to affect change in the country, so he stages scene with a terrible noble in orde ...more

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Nov 25, 2020 Emma rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: Fans of Sherlock Holmes and Black Butler

Shelves: retellings, school-reads-2020-2021, second-in-a-series, arc-s, manga, reviews, male-protagonist

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This was a blast. I am really enjoying this series so far, it is right up my ally. As I was reading this there were times when I just could not put it down. Moriarty is so delightfully devious and manipulative, it is so fun to watch. I also loved the direction the latter half of the novel went with, perspective you know. While reading a thought struck me, people who like Black Butler would probably get a kick out of this. This may be because I currently have the first t ...more

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Dec 01, 2020 Jo-ann Wong rated it really liked it

Thank you NetGalley and Viz Media for a digital ARC!

[Minor spoiler in this review!]

I really enjoyed volume 1 of this series, and was super excited to see where the story would continue. I was not disappointed!

While the story starts similar to volume 1, with 1 chapter = 1 case, the introduction of Sherlock Holmes hints at the broader arc that is upcoming.

One of my favorite parts about this series is the character dynamics. We know Moriarty as a traditionally evil character with no goals, so to s ...more

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Dec 22, 2020 Diane Hernandez rated it really liked it

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There are two and a half stories in Moriarty the Patriot Vol 2. They are set in Sherlock Holmes’ London but there is where the similarities end.

Albert, Louis and William are sick of the elitist society of Victorian London. Despite being of noble birth, Albert wants to right society’s wrongs using his inheritance from their father, Count Moriarty. The brothers vow to play Robin Hood to allow the poor to get their just revenge for the wrongs afflicted on them by their masters.

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Jan 11, 2021 April Gray rated it it was amazing

Shelves: reviewed-in-2021

In this volume, the Moriarty brothers continue their culling of the nobility, taking down an opium ring the has noble backing. They craftily do it without exposing the nobles, leading Albert to become the head of the newly created MI6, giving them resources off the record, so to speak. Our anti-heroes get up to all sorts of shenanigans, and I'm not going to spoil the fun- just know that it's all very clever indeed! And hello, who's this sharp young man named Sherlock? He seems interesting, we sh ...more

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Feb 17, 2021 Achillia ☽ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This volume begins with a chapter that was cut off from the anime; "A Case of a Noble Kidnapping" concerns the protagonists exposing an opium business governed by nobles. Shame it wasn't included, as there are some gorgeous panels of William, and once again a showcase of his and Albert's ingenuity. Chapters 5 and 6 are the "Noahtic" acts, where we are introduced to Sherlock Holmes. No need to mention that battle of wits that played out since the first meeting, with Sherlock being very very inter ...more

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Dec 29, 2020 Pippa Reads Manga rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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In volume 2 we get less of the Moriarty brothers as we are introduced to Holmes and Watson. I found it fun seeing them appear this early on, as I wasn’t sure if they would show up sooner rather than later. Although I think what makes this series special is that it is about Moriarty. Sherlock Holmes has had plenty of derivative works based on his character, so I hope that this series doesn’t focus on Holmes as much.

My only gripe is that at this point I am having some trouble distinguishing one c ...more

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Jan 05, 2021 Shani rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, manga

An introduction to a long-awaited character and the beginning of a larger plot.

The second volume features four chapters that tie into each other. William Moriarty is on the case to disrupt the noble class and bring equality to England. However, with the introduction of a new rival, the group has new challenges to come. Readers get to see more of Albert Moriarty and Sebastian Moran in each of the chapters. The plot focuses more on the group dynamic and the influence they hold in England.

A good ...more

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Feb 26, 2021 Pinky rated it really liked it

Shelves: manga

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Nov 04, 2020 Gretchen rated it liked it

Shelves: realistic-fiction, graphic-novel, mystery, giveaways, young-adult, arcs

In this volume, William James Moriarty and crew start their campaign of destroying the class system by orchestrating a murder of a commoner by a Count. We are also introduced to Sherlock Holmes. #MoriartythePatriotVol2 #NetGalley

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Jan 31, 2021 Nadina rated it really liked it

Shelves: manga

I like that Sherlock was brought in to the series in this volume, but I hope it won't mean that we lose out on Moriarty only chapters. This volume had a good pace, good illustrations, and good character development. I look forward to what future volumes bring. ...more

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