D. Gray-Man, Vol. 28

D.Gray-man, Vol. 28 is the latest installment in the long-running dark fantasy manga series created by Katsura Hoshino. Originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump starting in 2004, the series moved to Jump Square and eventually the quarterly Jump SQ.Rise as Hoshino’s health and the intricate, gothic nature of her artwork necessitated a more flexible release schedule. This volume continues the complex narrative revolving around Allen Walker and the exorcists of the Black Order as they battle the Millennium Earl.

Katsura Hoshino is known for her distinct, fluid, and often haunting visual style, which draws heavily from Victorian aesthetic sensibilities and religious iconography. By the time of the release of Volume 28 in 2023, the series had evolved into a cult classic, recognized by readers for its dense lore and the artist’s dedicated approach to character development. The reception of this volume remains consistent with the series' reputation, appealing to a dedicated core of followers who have tracked the expansive, multi-decade struggle against the Akuma.