BALLAD OF A SHINIGAMI (2025)

"Illustrated by Asuka Izumi Original story by K-Ske Hasegawa CMX. Shinigamis are usually thought of as dark and scary, but not Momo. She's the beautiful and sympathetic messenger of death who helps people transition to the other side, prevents others from ending their own lives, and carries messages from the dead to the living. Based on the Japanese light novel series that later became an anime, BALLAD OF A SHINIGAMI is a collection of stories about people coming to terms with death that are alternately sad, funny, and heartwarming. Advance-solicited; on sale June 3 • 5' x 7.375' • 184 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN +"

"Illustrated by Asuka Izumi Original story by K-Ske Hasegawa CMX. A sympathetic teacher tries to help a young girl cope with the loss of her parents. Will Momo deliver advice from the girl's mother, despite a ban against doing so? Another girl encounters a mysterious classmate who appears to have magical powers, though no one else seems to be aware of them. Then get ready for another life and death tale, only this time told from the perspective of a family cat! Advance-solicited; on sale October 7 • 5' x 7.375' • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN +"

"Illustrated by Asuka Izumi Original story by K-Ske Hasegawa CMX. The final collection of stories featuring Momo, the beautiful Shinigami. In this volume, a girl copes with guilt over something she was thinking the day before her sister died. A set of twins and their stepbrother cope with the loss of someone they all loved. Then see what happens to a cat who gets caught up in the aftermath of a young romance torn apart by sudden death. Advance-solicited; on sale February 3 o 5' x 7.375' o 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US o TEEN PLUS "