Critical and fan reception was mixed to positive:
Positive reviews praised the lush art style and faithfulness to the source material. School Library Journal noted that Baek’s illustrations capture the "brooding Victorian romance" and that the manga serves as a good introduction for reluctant readers. Fans of the series appreciated seeing iconic scenes visualized—especially Tessa’s first transformation and Will’s "I am not a kind man" speech. Critical and fan reception was mixed to positive:
Criticisms focused on the tightly compressed narrative. Some readers felt the pacing was rushed, particularly the romantic subplot between Tessa and Will, which loses some of the novel’s slow-burn tension. Others noted that Baek’s shōjo-influenced style occasionally makes the male characters look too similar and less gritty than described in the books. Clare, C
Clare, C., & Baek, H. (2012). The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel. Yen Press. The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel – The Manga
The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel – The Manga is a 2012 graphic novel adaptation of Cassandra Clare’s bestselling young adult novel Clockwork Angel, the first book in The Infernal Devices trilogy. The manga was illustrated by Korean artist HyeKyung Baek and published by Yen Press, a North American publisher specializing in manga and graphic novels.
Unlike a traditional American comic book, this adaptation adopts the Japanese manga style—right-to-left reading format, expressive character designs, and dynamic paneling—while remaining an original English-language production (often referred to as "Original English Language Manga" or OEL manga).