Death Note (デスノート 2003-2006; Vol. 1, Chap. 1)
Illustrated by Takeshi Obata
The first story as part of our session on 'Uncanny Objects' puts a twist to the saying 'the pen is mightier than the sword'. We are introduced to the unsettling force that lies behind LIght Yagami's notebook and through the uncanny object the audience is forced to reconsider the morals that lie behind the acts of the protagonist and his detractors. Click here to read the first chapter of the series online (please note that since the original manga is in Japanese, you should read the story from right to left).
The incredible illustration above is by Doomsplosion.