The Count of Monte Cristo

Based on the classic Alexandre Dumas novel, this manga adaptation from Seven Seas Entertainment brings the epic tale of betrayal and revenge to a new format. Illustrated by Ena Moriyama, the series launched in 2018 and faithfully follows Edmond Dantès’s transformation from a wrongfully imprisoned sailor to the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo. With scripting by Shanti Whitesides and translation by Adrienne Beck, this single-issue release offers a concise, visually-driven entry point to one of literature’s most enduring stories. It matters as a fresh interpretation that makes a sprawling 19th-century novel accessible to modern comic readers.