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そして誰もいなくなった [Soshite Dare mo Inaku Natta] #1

by Aya Nikaido (Illustrator), Agatha Christie, Balázs Oroszlány (Translator)

Tíz, különböző korú és foglalkozású férfi és nő - akik egymással még sohasem találkoztak - kap meghívást egy magányos szigetre. Az ismeretlen házigazdának azonban nyoma sincs, a vacsoraasztalnál pedig egy rejtélyes hang csendül fel, lerántva a leplet múltjuk bűneiről. Ezt követően a vendégek egymás után halnak meg, méghozzá pontosan úgy, ahogy azt egy kísérteties gyerekdal megjövendölte. A ,,krimik királynőjének" remekműve több mint százmillió embert sokkolt és borzongatott világszerte, Japánban pedig minden idők legjobb külföldi krimijének választották. Ezúttal manga formában találkozhatnak vele az olvasók!

Genres: Manga, Mystery, Graphic Novels, Classics, Comics, Graphic Novels Comics, Mystery Thriller

205 pages, Paperback

First published February 26, 2025

About the author

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Reviews

[Sarah (new pfp)]

ᯓ★ This was fun yet a bit underwhelming. I think the main problem here in this equation is me because I have never read manga before, and I didn’t know that there was a certain way to read it, so I was confused the majority of the time. That’s when I finally googled how in the hell I’m supposed to read manga correctly, and that’s when my suspicions that I’ve had about myself were, in fact, right all along: I’m a moron. I was reading it wrong this entire time, which is why the writing didn’t make sense.



Yeah, I’m still a little embarrassed about that, and I still feel like an idiot. You can make fun of me. I’ll get over it. 😉

Anyways, I went back to the beginning to read it properly and, in the end, I still enjoyed it! I think I would have liked it more if I read Christie’s novel first, but this was a great and fun introduction to her work. I’m excited to read all her books in the future. 🖤

✦ Thank you to VIZ Media and NetGalley for providing the arc in exchange for an honest review! All opinions and statements are my own. ✦

[Mark]

[Thanks to Viz and Edelweiss for an ARC of this manga in exchange for an unbiased review.]

I will attempt, and fail, to be objective in my assessment of this series, but you are being warned in advance that this is simply how it’s going to be.

Before reading manga came to take up an oversized portion of my reading time, I was a voracious mystery reader. I have read a lot of Agatha Christie especially, including this manga’s source novel, plus every Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

And Then There Were None is literally one of my favourite books ever and its influence cannot be overstated. Not for nothing, pretty much every single Kindaichi Case File is a variation on this concept of a group in isolation where murder is afoot. Often afeet.

Here, ten strangers are brought together by a variety of machinations and lies and accused of various killings themselves. As retribution is meted out, paranoia and suspicion run rampant and people’s nerves begin to fray.

Having the art done by the person responsible for Christie’s Japanese novel releases is a brilliant idea - Aya Nikaido gets the assignment and her visual flourishes are frequently interesting and sometimes downright brilliant. Emily Brent discussing her own backstory, in particular, drips with her religious zealotry.

This has always been a very, very good mystery and one I do not tire of, even knowing the ending (it remains to be seen if they will follow the movie ending or the [frankly much better] original). It moves along at a great clip, doling out just enough information before zeroing in on the murders.

As an adaptation, I think it’s perfect (the BBC miniseries from a couple years back is also amazingly well executed, so to speak). The art just does such a good job setting the atmosphere and a story like this thrives on its atmosphere.

I also really like the character designs. Everybody is incredibly distinct and you can see the toll their burdens have taken on them. Vera, the closest the story has to a main character, looks far different in the present day than she does when she’s in the throes of love during her own flashback.

Most of my complaints are minor and can easily be levelled at the original work. Not that I don’t love Dame Agatha, but she certainly was writing for the time she was living in.

In that regard, I was glad they used the ‘soldier boys’ version of the rhyme at the heart of the mystery. Other versions were… less appropriate for the modern era (and it’s not censorship, they really just changed something that makes no difference). The visual of the soldiers is suitably chilling here too.

And, if we’re being frank, deep characterization was never really Christie’s strongest suit. This helps the story move at a rapid clip, but she does tend to lean on archetypes now and then. That said, I think it’s absolutely suited for a brisk manga adaptation, especially with Nikaido-san’s art backing it up.

Still, that stuff is for the discerning reader. For me, this is mashing two of my favourite things together - manga and mystery - in a real peanut butter and chocolate scenario. I’m so happy to have read this and I’m doubly looking forward to the other two volumes.

So far this has been an excellent way to engage with this story - it adds some flourishes and takes away precious little. I will always prefer the novel, but this is one three volume series that I don’t expect to disappoint me in the slightest. If it doesn’t feel fresh, that’s basically down to how many titles have followed in its wake.

5 stars - shaping up to be a fantastic adaptation, frankly. I will be getting the physical version of this, which I have not done for any manga in years. It is exactly what I wanted from it.

[angelinabvby ۶ৎ]

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[Rebecca]

I just can't resist a retelling of And Then There Were None, and this is a good one. The artist's use of art deco framing on the panels is top-notch, the story is faithful without being slavish about it (and doing some great work with flashbacks), and the symbolism around Emily Brent in particular is fantastic. My only gripe is that Dr. Armstrong looks too young; everyone else's designs are excellent, especially Vera's ingenue appearance and Lombard's devil-may-care bad boy style. All that's left to wonder is whether this is going to follow the novel or Christie's play version when we come to the end.

[J.J.]

And Then There Were None, Vol. 1 is such an interesting way to revisit a classic. I honestly never expected this story to get a manga adaptation! The art style really works for me though. I liked how the illustrations showed details from the book like what the characters were thinking or remembering. The flashbacks, speculative scenes, and little shifts in character expression added more to the story than the original print.

I also thought the character introductions were handled really well. There are a lot of people to keep track of, but the manga format made everyone feel distinct pretty quickly. The way their pasts start getting hinted at, and then slowly exposed was fun to watch unfold.

Overall, I really enjoyed this interpretation of And Then There Were None. I’m definitely looking forward to the next volume!

Thank you to Agatha Christie, Aya Nikaido, VIZ Media, and NetGalley for the eARC. All thoughts are my own.

[AJ Marie]

Thank you NetGalley and VIZ Media for the ARC of And Then There Were None, Vol. 1.

Yep, I approve, another manga retelling that truly adds to the original story. The artwork is wonderful and does a nice job of differentiating characters (since there's a few to keep track of). I won't go off the deep end on Agatha Christie's storytelling but per the usual: character building, tension, and pacing = top notch. Definitely worth the read, and the only real downside is now I have to wait for Vol 2!

[Lauren]

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of And Then There Were None, Vol. 1

This was a great introduction to Agatha Christie and a very gripping beginning to the story! I will now how to continue on. As for the artwork, most of it was really compelling! Some of it was a little hard to understand what was happening or which character was speaking (when they were facing away from frame). But overall a very enjoyable story!

[[melanie]]

When I see the name Agatha Christie, I expect a fast-paced mystery, and this faithful adaptation serves you one right away.

Review of advance copy received from NetGalley.

I appreciate that the tension was set early on, ~10% of the way in by the ramblings of a side character. The art alone feels fairly on par with most of the modern manga currently on the market. What differentiates the art in this manga from the rest are the following:
- No one suffers from same face syndrome; all the characters have notable traits.
- When the inside of the home is revealed, it is done so at an angle that seems as though the staircase towers above us, as though if the reader were actually in that space they would be forced to look up to fully see the sheer vastness of it.
- Instead of telling us that the cast is lying about whether they are guilty of the murderous crimes they are accused of, we are shown snapshots of the days that those crimes occurred, leaving it up to the reader to decide if they are telling the truth about their innocence or not.
Many times, I noticed that panels are artfully done so that connections can be formed between different pages. At the end of the soldier boys poem, the last soldier is seen hanging by a noose in the bottom third of the page enveloped in a dark background. Then, only three pages later, we see a similar scene of a person hanging from a noose against a dark background also in the bottom third of the page when the readers are informed that Justice Wargrave is considered a “hanging judge” by some. We see this again in the scene where Vera Claythorne thinks back to a time when she laying with her lover during a time pertaining to her crime, then the next panel shows her laying in the same pose alone in the Owen’s home. Seeing Agatha Christie’s story in a graphic novel format brings a new perspective to her work. We can now see the cast’s array of reactions to an event all at once, if a character averts eye contact, or if a character suddenly goes missing in the middle of a scene.

I see a lot of potential in this adaptation and await the following releases.

Thank you for this ARC.

[Mehsi]

I received this book from the publisher in exchange of an honest review.

WOW, this was fantastic! Review to come during Spooktober.

[Jujubee]

Thank you NetGalley and Viz Media for the opportunity to review an advance copy.

What can I say other than, "I love it!"

Honestly, my reading heart is sooooooo happy rn. This first volume has everything it should have to honor an Agatha Christie mystery: the right mood, tone, pacing, and tension.

And everything it should have to grasp Magna art: the right mood, tone, tension, pacing, and that shock factor...gotta love those Magna death faces.

Of course I've read the original novel when I was a teenager. Saw all the movies and TV series, too. Every retelling has just enuf of an aesthetic to keep it fresh, whilst keeping true to the original.

For me it was the ART WORK that kept me engaged. Superb. Perfection *Chef's Kiss*

[Calla]

Thank you to NetGalley and Viz Media for the e-arc!

Believe it or not, I've never read Agatha Christie. I was excited to dip my toes into the Christie mystery pool with this manga adaptation of And Then There Were None--and it didn't disappoint!

For those who haven't read the original story, I'll give a brief synopsis: this novel starts off with ten strangers gathering on a remote island, unaware of who invited them but looking forward to the opportunity. While it was tough to remember all of these characters' names and occupations, they were each drawn with very distinct facial features, so I could at least visually identify each person throughout the story. When the characters arrive at the island and their patron, U.N. Owen, is not present, they retire to their rooms for the evening. In each of their rooms are ten wooden toy soldiers and the poem Ten Little Soldiers, which goes like this:
Ten little Soldier Boys went out to dine;
One choked his little self and then there were nine.
Nine little Soldier Boys sat up very late;
One overslept himself and then there were eight.
Eight little Soldier Boys travelling in Devon;
One said he'd stay there and then there were seven.
Seven little Soldier Boys chopping up sticks;
One chopped himself in halves and then there were six.
Six little Soldier Boys playing with a hive;
A bumblebee stung one and then there were five.
Five little Soldier Boys going in for law;
One got in Chancery and then there were four.
Four little Soldier Boys going out to sea;
A red herring swallowed one and then there were three.
Three little Soldier Boys walking in the zoo;
A big bear hugged one and then there were two.
Two little Soldier Boys sitting in the sun;
One got frizzled up and then there was one.
One little Soldier Boy left all alone;
He went out and hanged himself and then there were none.

Later on at dinner, a mysterious record is played with a recording of a voice accusing each guest of murdering someone. While they all claim their innocence, explaining how the deaths were accidents, their inner thoughts reveal otherwise. What ensues next is the beginning of the real-life story of "ten little soldiers," ending with a cliffhanger, of course, as this graphic novel is split into multiple volumes.

While I'm not extremely well-read in the mystery category, I immediately caught on to the formula of the story. This "ten little soldiers" formula makes the story a bit predictable, but I liked being clued into the "game" right away, and being told to expect 10 deaths throughout the course of the story. Each character has a rich past that will be unraveled more as the volumes progress, so you're not just going from murder to murder--you're intrigued, entertained, and clued into the motives of each individual along the way.
I'm interested to see where the story goes, so I'll definitely keep an eye out for volume 2!

[Julesy]

Most are familiar with Agatha Christie’s classic mystery story about eight strangers who are invited to a mansion on Soldiers Island by Mr. & Mrs. U.N. Owens, along with a husband and wife hired as butler and cook. The guests haven’t a clue as to why they have been invited. When the guests arrive, their hosts Mr. Ulick Norman Owens & Mrs. Una Nancy Owens, aka “unknown” phonetically, are not present. In addition, the husband and wife hired have never met the Owens and know anything about them.

At the dinner table is a set of 10 toy soldiers. Every guest has a copy of the Ten Little Soldier Boys nursery rhyme hanging in their room. The guests assume this is just an ongoing theme with Soldier Island. While in the drawing room enjoying their after-dinner drinks, a gramophone recording blasts murder accusations of every guest. As the story unfolds, each guest’s victim and motive for murder is revealed. By the following morning, two of the ten in the mansion are murdered in the same method and in the same chronological verse as written in the nursery rhyme.

This classic mystery story has been adapted into different media since its publication in 1939 including movies, TV, stage productions, and PC and board games. Although this is not the first graphic novel adaptation, it is the first in manga. I appreciate that this adaptation remains true to the original story. I often have limited enjoyment of manga stories due to the awkward speech in storytelling and over-the-top dramatic illustrations (i.e., a lot of yelling and shouting). This graphic novel has neither with appropriate drama and tension during the murder scenes. The dialogue and text carry polished grammar without the choppy, broken-up text. There are actual excerpts from Christie’s novel which makes for an enjoyable read and will greatly please Agatha Christie’s devoted fans. The black-and-white illustrations are visually pleasing.

I look forward to the subsequent volumes as the guests succumb to their eventual fate, one by one until there are none.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a review copy.

[Aymee]

I've never read much Agatha Christie, despite my love of mysteries. Earlier this year, a friend and I decided to start with her very first novel and work our way through to the end. We haven't quite reached And Then There Were None yet, but it's high on my list of books I'm looking forward to in our journey.

Volume one essentially introduces us to the main players and their supposed crimes. There are ten people from the servants to a doctor to a general, all very different and unique in their ways. I loved how the manga shows the characters denying all accusations, while flashes of their memory also play out in front of us. I'm eager to see how this is handled in the actual novel, but I loved the way the artist gave us those bits of backstory in just a few panels.

The mystery itself is unraveling slowly, but I am intrigued. People are dying, but who is killing them? Is it their guilt catching up with them or is it something more nefarious? Unfortunately, we don't even get the slightest hint of this in volume one, but that's okay, too. If I had the next on hand, I'd have immediately started it to find out.

The artwork is gorgeous. It's exactly what I'm used to seeing in the manga that I read. The characters are distinctive and expressive, so they're easy to tell apart. The scenery is also well done and detailed, so that you get a good idea of this mysterious island they're all stranded on as well as the house they're staying in. The artist also brings a touch of contemporary art to this classic story giving it a bit of life and a more current feel.

I tore through this graphic novel and cannot wait for the next volume to be available. Even if I have managed to read the original novel by then, I'll be happy to devour volume two with as much enjoyment as I have volume 1.

*Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for an advanced copy of this graphic novel.

[librariSAM]

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for access to an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I've never read the classic mystery story by Agatha Christie - but I'm interested in the story itself as I've heard it referenced as inspiration for many iconic stories. I picked this up because graphic novels are easier for me to digest and I was hoping to get an idea of what this story was about. The cover art was what immediately caught my attention, and then I saw the title and was excited to give it a read.

Now this might be an unpopular opinion - but the story did not grip me as much as I hoped it would. To be frank and a little rude, the characters are all dumb as heck. Now why on earth would the consensus be that someone died of suicide when they were VERY clearly poisoned?! I really couldn't get past that. Also when the second person dies they also assume suicide - YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME. For me, the characters being that stupid really took away from the story for me.

I think the author of this manga adaptation did what they could with the source material, but I guess I'm just not a fan of the story in general. I can't compare this to the original but I'm sure it stays true enough that I'm choosing to fault the original story and not this adaptation.

I know this is an iconic story with a lot of fans, but I just couldn't admire it as much as I wished I could. It wasn't BAD by any means but it was just OKAY. It was very in the middle for me. I didn't hate it but it also wasn't great.

I decided to give it 3 stars based on the fact that this is an adaptation and I don't know much of the original story.

I think future volumes could be better, but in reality this first volume just simply wasn't for me.

From other reviews I've seen - many people seem to enjoy this - so don't let my review stop you if this sounds interesting to you or if you are a fan of the original source material.

[✩｡°⋆ Lala ⋆｡°✩]

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I have never read a single Agatha Christie book in my life, so I went into this completely fresh, and I was absolutely sat from start to finish.

Ten strangers get invited to a secluded island by a mysterious host none of them seem to actually know. No obvious connection between any of them, no host anywhere to be found, and then their past crimes start coming to light. When people start dying, trapped on an island with no way out and no one coming to help, the paranoia is absolutely infectious. I was suspicious of everyone the whole time.

Aya Nikaido's art is such a good fit for this story. The pacing of the panels builds tension really naturally and the character designs are distinct enough that keeping track of ten different people never felt confusing. This is actually her first full novel adaptation after doing illustration work for Christie's books in Japan, and honestly you'd never know it was a first. The craft is there.

My only issue is that I genuinely did not realize this was a multi volume set going in, so when it ended I was like... wait. It doesn't end on a dramatic cliffhanger exactly, it just kind of stops mid story, which caught me completely off guard. I needed more immediately. Vol 2 is already on my list because there is absolutely no way I'm leaving this island without finding out what's really going on!

If you've been putting Agatha Christie off like I have, this made for a fantastic first introduction.

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If you like:

✔️ classic whodunits
✔️ locked room mysteries
✔️ isolated settings
✔️ suspicious casts of characters
✔️ psychological tension
✔️ mystery manga

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📅 Pub Day: Sep 15, 2026 📚
💌 Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for gifting this ARC in exchange for an honest review! All opinions are my own.

[Ace]

Mir ist es ehrlich gesagt ein bisschen schwer gefallen, in die Geschichte hineinzukommen, da man die ersten paar Kapitel einfach nur von Namen ÜBERSCHÜTTET wird. Nicht nur haben wir einen Main-Cast bestehend aus 10 Leuten, einer von ihnen nutzt auch noch einen Fake-Namen, es gibt einen Gastgeber und dann bekommt man innerhalb von 5 Seiten noch einmal neun Namen um die Ohren gehauen... Als jemand, der sich Namen nicht gut merken kann: Das war anstrengend, ermüdend und leicht überfordernd. Aber zumindest waren die Designs der Figuren unterschiedlich genug, dass man sie trotzdem gut auseinanderhalten konnte.

Da ich das Buch, auf dem dieser Manga basiert, nicht gelesen habe, weiß ich nicht, ob dass im Buch auch so ein Problem war und es deswegen im Manga auch so ist, aber ich fand die Charaktere sehr flach und eigentlich war es nur eine Ansammlung von Stereotypen. Der einzige, den ich wirklich interessant fand, war Philip Lombard, weil er mich einmal wirklich zum Lachen gebracht hat: Während alle anderen die Anschuldigen abstreiten oder sich in Ausflüchten wiederfinden, warum das ganze ja gar nicht ihre Schuld oder gar nicht so schlimm war, ist er einfach nur so "Ja, ich hab 21 Menschen getötet, what about it?" mit einem crazy Mörder-Face. I respect the honesty.

Spannend wurde es für mich, als der erste Mord passiert ist (auch wenn ich immer noch nicht drauf klar komme, wie die anderen Charaktere das als "Selbstmord" abgetan haben, wenn es der offensichtlichste Mord mit Gift ever war, aber okay...) und ich bin gespannt, wie es weitergeht.


Content Notes: Suizid, Alkohol

[Holly Patrick]

5 ⭐

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As an avid consumer of all things Agatha Christie, I absolutely loved this adaptation of And Then There Were None. It honors the original story while adding a whole new layer through the artwork.

I loved the classic manga-style illustrations. Aya Nikaido did a wonderful job bringing the story to life, and the artwork fit the murder-mystery atmosphere perfectly. I especially loved how the murders were depicted. Actually seeing those moments added another dimension to a story I already know and love.

The adaptation followed Christie's story wonderfully while making it work naturally as a graphic novel. The characters were all visually distinct, so even with such a large cast, I never had trouble keeping track of who was who.

Agatha Christie's pacing is impeccable, and I was really happy with how well the graphic novel maintained that pacing. Nothing felt unnecessarily rushed despite having to translate the story into a much more visual format.

This is only Volume 1, so we don't get the conclusion of the mystery yet, but I thought it ended at a great point. It left me very ready to pick up the next volume.

Overall, I really enjoyed this. It felt respectful of Christie's original work while using the graphic novel format to add something genuinely new to the experience. Even knowing the story already, the artwork made it feel fresh, and I can't wait to continue with Volume 2.

[Frank Lang]

Der Roman „Und dann gabs keines mehr“ ist der sechsundzwanzigste und meistverkaufte Kriminalroman von Agatha Christie, der schon sehr oft adaptiert wurde, aber nach meinen Infos zu Folge noch nie als Manga. Das hat nun die japanische Künstlerin Aya Nikaido in Angriff genommen und den Roman als dreiteilige Manga-Adaption erschaffen, die nun bei Carlsen ins Deutsche übersetzt wurde.

Die Geschichte beginnt mit der Vorstellung der 10 Hauptfiguren, die unter einem Vorwand auf eine Insel gelockt wurden. Auffällig, dass in jedem Zimmer eine abgewandelte Form des Abzählreims „Zehn kleine Negerlein“ hängt, wobei von „Kriegerlein“ die Rede ist. Zehn Kriegerlein-Figuren finden sich auch im Speisesaal, in dem die Gemeinschaft zu Abend ist, die im weiteren Verlauf der Geschichte eine Rolle spielen.

Soweit ich das überblicke, bleibt der Manga relativ nah an der Original-Erzählung, wenn es so kommt, wie es kommen muss und die ersten Gäste auf ungeklärte Art und Weise sterben. Und der Leser steht ebenso auf dem Schlauch wie die anderen Gäste. Das macht sowohl den Roman, wie auch diesen Manga aus. Wer hat die 10 Personen auf die Insel gelockt und was haben diese Personen auf dem Kerbholz? Es ist ein mysteriöser Auftakt, der auch jenen gefallen dürfte, die den Roman oder andere Adaptionen kennen.

[Katies_bookish_adventure]

This was an interesting mystery manga. There are quite a few different characters to keep track of but I was able to go back and reference an introduction page with all the characters so it wasn’t that bad. I found the characters to be intriguing, they’re those unlikable yet somehow still likeable sort of people. Some of my favorites of the bunch were Vera Claythorne, Emily Brent, and Edward Armstrong.

The story does a good job of introducing the characters, I felt like I got a good amount of backstory on all of them in a rather short period of time before things started happening. The mysterious tone of the story is consistent from the start of the manga until the end but when things pick up they really do pick up. The mood went from the characters having a mysterious yet excitable vacation to every moment being tense and everyone on edge. And Then There Were None has this very good eye catching, punch sort of moment that I love to see in mystery novels. It has me very excited to see where things are going to go next in this manga series. I enjoyed the art style too, the character designs and overall scenery look beautiful. Thank you to the publisher for my complimentary review copy.

[Danielle (lit_after_dark)]

Thank you to NetGalley, Viz Media, and Aya Nikaido for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

And Then There Were None, Vol. 1 is a wonderful manga adaptation of one of Agatha Christie's most iconic mysteries. Having always considered the original novel one of my favourites, I was excited to see how it would translate into this format, and Aya Nikaido did an excellent job bringing the story to life.

The artwork captures the suspenseful atmosphere well, and seeing the characters and setting illustrated added a new dimension to this story. It remains faithful to the source material while making the mystery feel fresh through visual storytelling.

My only criticism is that the adaptation is divided into multiple volumes. While I understand this is standard for manga, I found myself wishing the entire story had been contained in one book. The ending leaves readers on a significant cliffhanger, making it difficult to wait for the next volume.

Overall, this is an excellent adaptation that I would recommend to both longtime Agatha Christie fans and readers looking to experience this classic mystery in a new format.

[Rob]

With thanks to the author, publishers VIZ Media, and NetGalley for providing me with a DRC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I read the original “And Then There Were None” in recent months, and was intrigued to try this manga version when I saw it so see how it would compare. I am happy to say that this first volume captures the eerie atmosphere of the original brilliantly, from the isolated island setting to the growing sense that absolutely nobody should trust anybody else.

The artwork does much of the heavy lifting here. Characters are expressive, the tension is palpable, and the island itself feels increasingly claustrophobic as events begin to unfold. Every suspicious glance and uncomfortable conversation feels amplified, making it very easy to race through the pages.

My only frustration is that, with it being the first volume, I felt like it ended just as things were really beginning to gather momentum! Still, this is a faithful and engaging adaptation that will undoubtedly appeal to manga readers, and may also offer an accessible introduction to the original work for those readers who might not otherwise have tried it.

[cc]

e-ARC from NetGalley.

The first time I picked up And Then There Were None, I was killing time in a bookstore while my husband was at a work meeting. I read a few chapters and then he came and picked me up for an afternoon out. But I couldn't stop thinking about. Before we left town again, I made him take me back to the bookstore to buy it.

I've tried a few Agatha Christie books since then and none of them were for me. But this one? This one...

So I was immediately intrigued when I saw that a manga version of one of my all-time favorite mysteries was being released. And I am thrilled to say that I absolutely loved this visual adaptation!

One of my only issues with the original novel is that we have so many characters thrown at us from the start that it's hard to keep them all straight. But this version fixes that - the characters are all very visually distinctive, so I was instantly able to tell who was who, and the portrayal of their past crimes in their memories added to the overall ambiance, making this a much easier version of the story to follow than the original.

I have already instructed my equally And Then There Were None-obsessed cousin to get her hands on this immediately and I am extremely excited for volume 2!

[Lady Bocwyrm]

[Read as an electronic release from NetGalley] The Queen of Mysteries is back with a classic title, but now as a manga. This (soon to be) three-volume set brings to life one of Agatha Christie’s classic works, and since it’s Agatha Christie you know the storyline is going to be good. While, being a comic adaptation, the reader does lose out on some of Christie’s worldbuilding and details, this format will make the mystery an easy-to-read introduction to one of the greatest novelists in the English language. And with Nikaido’s detailed illustrations and fantastic adaptation, readers will be excited for volume 2. Nikaido has stayed true to the spirit of the original work, maintaining suspense and anticipation, making this the perfect introduction to Agatha Christie for younger readers and a nostalgic, lighter read for those who are fans of the British mystery genre. I would recommend this for 8th grade to adult readers. 4/5 stars – This is good! I will probably read it again and may buy the series. I definitely recommend this title.

[Taylor]

First things first, the artwork is stunning! I literally gasped when I first opened the graphic novel. The artwork is so wonderfully done, and it made reading the graphic novel even more enjoyable for me.

Second, this was an absolutely well-done rendition of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. The facial expressions, the background scenes, how emotions were conveyed, and other tiny details were simply stunning. As someone who read And Then There Were None (and it is my favorite of Agatha’s work ), I was truly immersed in this graphic novel. I was so into it that it was a surprise when I got to the end, which ended in a cliffhanger. And I am so ready for the next installment of this!

And, I really loved visually seeing the story told out. It added another level to the eeriness and suspense of the original work.

Overall, this was just amazing. This is definitely a 5/5 stars for me!

Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for the eARC! I greatly appreciate the opportunity, and all these opinions are my own.

[Shiritaku]

Krimis gehen immer! Und die von Agatha Christie sind sowieso immer spannend. Die Story kenn ich bisher noch nicht, daher weiß ich auch nicht, was alles passiert oder wer der Mörder ist. Finde aber die Umsetzung bisher ziemlich gut. Sehr viele unterschiedliche Charaktere, interessante Plot-Idee und guter Spannungsaufbau. An sich gehts darum, dass 10 Personen auf einer Insel (Prisoner Island) landen und ihnen Taten vorgeworfen werden, bei denen Menschen umkamen, sie dafür aber nicht belangt wurden. Sie kamen aufgrund unterschiedlicher Einladungen auf die Insel, weswegen sie zunächst auch keine Verbindung zueinander feststellen konnten. Aber als der erste von ihnen stirbt, kommt die Geschichte ins Rollen…
Ja, ist jetzt nicht so neu und anders, aber dennoch find ich's bisher echt spannend und gut umgesetzt. Auch das Artwork ist sehr schön und passend - viele Details und gute Charakterdesigns. Bin jedenfalls sehr gespannt, wie’s weitergeht! ❤️‍🔥
Der Titel erscheint übrigens auch auf Deutsch bei Carlsen unter dem Titel »Agatha Christie: Und dann gab's keines mehr«.

[Chloe]

I want to start this review off by giving a special thank you to @Vizmedia and @Netgalley for allowing me to read an eARC of this volume!

This was a highly anticipated release for me. I love a good mystery series. I have wanted to try Agatha Christie for awhile so being able to try one of her stories in manga format is so nice.

Since I have never read anything by Agatha Christie, I can not comment on if this is a faithful adaptation of her novel “And Then There Were None”. That being said, I can comment on how much I enjoyed my time with this volume.

I am obsessed with this volume. I am absolutely loving the multiple layers that there are to this mystery. I am also loving how we are slowly learning about our character and how the mystery is slowly revealing details to us. The art is super nice and clean. Honestly I loved everything about this volume!

I can without a doubt say that I will be picking up more of this series! I might have to also check out the novel version of this manga! I highly recommend this volume to anyone who is looking for a good mystery series!

[Zia]

Thank you to Netgalley, VIZ Media | VIZ Media LLC, and Agatha Christie; Aya Nikaido for the opportunity to read and review an Advance Reader Copy of this book!

What I’m about to say may come as a shock, but I have never read an Agatha Christie book... I KNOW, I KNOW! I want to, which is why I thought this first-ever Agatha Christie manga adaptation would be the perfect introduction, and it was!

We got the mystery elements, we got the horror elements, we got the backstory, we got amazing art, and it was the perfect introduction I could have asked for!

I think what I liked most was the pacing of the story and how some of the elements shown contribute to both the good and bad aspects of each other’s stories. I also loved how interconnected some of the characters are, while others aren’t.

The art matches the vibe of this story so perfectly as well!

Thank you again to Netgalley, VIZ Media | VIZ Media LLC, and Agatha Christie; Aya Nikaido for the opportunity to read and review an Advance Reader Copy of this book!

[Amy Stacey]

Last year I read over 10 Christie novels including the original 'And Then There Were None'. It felt like Christie used this book to really establish the true art of a plot twist. The killer was never going to be guessed when none are alive by the end. BTW this isn't a plot spoilers as it's in the title.
Well, now it's partnered with brilliant illustrations. By turning this classic novel into a Manga graphic novel this has allowed the text becoming entirely accessible to a new generation of readers- the Young Adult demographic.
Plus, by serialising it it will not only build tension for the reader, causing the reader to long for the second instalment, it will almost ensure that the second book will be bought by the purchasers of the first half. Because as we all know: everything boils down to business in the end.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from #netgalley , thank you. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

[Erin-Joi]

It has been more than 20 years since I read the novel that this graphic novel was based on. however, shortly after I started reading, the original work came back to me due to the masterful writing and drawing in this graphic novel. The characters look like I expected them to look and the expressions are so good. I especially love the range of emotions and sheer madness of Lombard and thoughtful expressions of the doctor.

Agatha Christie is the Queen of Cozy mysteries for a reason. Her stories are very well written. The adaptation to graphic novel is very well done.

If I had to give a complaint, it would be all the useless blank pages. Give me more comic and less junk. I understand chapter pages, but three blank pages between chapters is a bit much. even with that, I still loved it.

[LuAnn]

I love Agatha Christie and this story is one of my favorites by her. When I saw that there was a new manga of And Then There Were None, I was thrilled. I always find reading a manga a little disconcerting at first but it only takes a page or two and my mind grasps the back to front, right to left reading order.

I found it to be a very faithful adaptation of the story. All the people were well drawn. The artist was able to convey emotion in the character’s faces and gestures. I hope that people who have never read Agatha Christie before, will like this so much that they will read some of her other stories.

This is Volume 1. The story continues in Volume 2 which comes out in January.

Thanks to NetGalley and VIZ Media for providing me with an advance reader copy. All opinions are my own.