When straight-A student Light Yagami finds a strange notebook, he discovers that he's gained the power to kill anyone with just a few strokes of a pen, and gains a death god as a companion. But when Light goes on a crusade to kill criminals with his power, he soon becomes embroiled in a cat and mouse game with L, a brilliant but eccentric detective.
- Release Date: October 2005 - February 2008 (12 volumes, plus 1 "how to read" volume)
- ISBN: 978-1421501680 (Volume 1)
- Content Rating: OT - Older Teens, Age 16+ for graphic violence, mature themes
- Manga Genres: Shonen (Boys') Manga, Drama
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