Moriarty the Patriot, Vol. 4

Moriarty the Patriot, Volume 4, was published in English by VIZ Media as part of the ongoing manga series written by Ryosuke Takeuchi and illustrated by Hikaru Miyoshi. Debuting in Japan under the title Yuukoku no Moriarty, the series offers a radical reimagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes canon, shifting the narrative focus to the antagonist William James Moriarty. This volume continues the series' exploration of class struggle in late 19th-century Britain, framing Moriarty as a criminal mastermind driven by a desire to dismantle the rigid Victorian social hierarchy.

The aesthetic of the series is defined by Hikaru Miyoshi's sleek, modern interpretation of gothic Victorian fashion and architecture. The design choices aim to balance traditional period tropes with the dynamic, fast-paced panel layouts characteristic of contemporary shonen manga. The series has been well received for its morally complex protagonist and its psychological cat-and-mouse tension, finding an appreciative audience among readers who enjoy historical thrillers and dark, anti-hero-centric storytelling.