Black Butler, Vol 2

Toboso, Yana. Black Butler, Vol 2. 2007. 192p. ISBN 9780316084253. Available in the graphic novels section of the library.

Sebastian tries hard to maintain the Phantomhive household, but he is thwarted at every turn by the staff he manages. From failed laundry to the yard’s destruction and an explosion in the kitchen, there is no rest for the weary in the butler’s life.

But then a distraction arises. Ciel Phantomhive must go to London and solve the crimes of a serial killer. There he meets his aunt, Madame Red, her companion, Mr. Lau, and her own useless butler. They discuss recent events. Jack the Ripper has been slaughtering prostitutes and stealing their uterus for some dark ritual. After a cursory investigation, only one human could have committed these crimes: the Viscount of Druitt. Ciel, Sebastien, and Madame Red agree to infiltrate the Viscount of Druitt’s party to stop the murderer.

But when the murderer turns out to have otherwordly help, the game suddenly becomes deadly ...

The story continues in Black Butler Vol. 3.