Shadow Life

First Second · 2021 · 1 issue

About the series

In Shadow Life, a single-issue graphic novel from First Second (2021–present), Hiromi Goto and artist Ann Xu craft a poignant, supernatural story of an elderly woman who escapes her nursing home to reclaim her independence—only to find Death itself has followed her. This intimate, award-nominated tale blends Japanese folklore with a deeply human meditation on aging, choice, and resilience, marking a standout work in contemporary literary comics.

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