Death Note

In this 12-issue series from Balloon Books (2007–2009), Takeshi Obata's striking artwork brings to life a tense, psychological thriller where a high school student discovers a supernatural notebook that can kill anyone whose name is written in it. The series explores themes of justice, morality, and power, as the protagonist clashes with a brilliant detective in a deadly game of cat and mouse. A landmark work in the manga-to-comics translation wave, Death Note remains a defining entry in the genre for its taut storytelling and iconic visual style.