by Asuka Izumi; story by K-Ske Hasegawa
You may understand the term “shinigami” from the prominent death note series, where the death god is black as well as goth as well as scary. Ballad of a Shinigami, based on a light book series (translated in the U.S. by seven Seas) as well as later anime, turns that idea on its ear by featuring a young girl, all in white, as the messenger of death. except few people really die in this book — instead, they’re impacted by past deaths of parents or siblings.
It’s suitable that this series is being published by CMX, part of DC Comics. Their sibling imprint, Vertigo, put a similar friendly deal with on the end of life with Death, the Sandman’s sibling as well as one of the Endless. Momo is a tad younger-acting, though, without the sense of eternal wisdom about her. Instead, she’s a friendly ear to those suffering. as well as she seldom does much.
Her existence is the typical element in a series of short stories. A woman gets a last message from a dead friend. A young boy who can see shinigami gets a cautioning about the woman he’s just recently met. A young boy as well as woman who spat recognize their deeper feelings for every other. An old woman, about to pass, tells a story of very first like as well as misunderstandings. The only other continuing character is Daniel, Momo’s speaking cat. He offers both exposition as well as humor in the few moments he gets on-stage.
The art is heavy on faces to communicate the different emotions of loss as well as resignation, with a focus on moments instead of movement. The characters are attractive, which made me want to understand much more about them; that’s a assist when there’s a mainly new cast every chapter. The episodic structure enables for pick-up-and-put-down reading, one story at a time.
Momo, in her very little presence, serves as a pointer to value life, as well as the connections made with others, since death might come sooner than expected. (The publisher offered a evaluation copy.)
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