Sherlock: The Blind Banker, Issue #1 is the manga adaptation of the second episode of the first season of the hit B.B.C. show. The manga series debuted in Japan in 2012, and it's being printed in comic-book form, oversized compared to normal manga. Written and with art by Jay, the series uses the same phrases and action as written by Steve Thompson. The series was created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. It follows the story of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigating the vandalization of a painting in a secure facility.
I'm a big fan of Sherlock, and I have been since the series debuted in 2010. I don't watch much TV anymore, but I make an exception for Sherlock. With really good fan-fiction, you can hear the incidental music of the original show or movie in your head; this is one of those great adaptations. It is in black-and-white, and it does read right-to-left, so keep that in mind when you purchase it. Not everyone loves manga, and the $4.99 price tag can be off-putting (nearly $30 for all six), but it's longer than most comics, so it's worth it.
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