Arata Natsume works at a child guidance center, is in his thirties and single with no plans for marriage. But one day, he receives a request from the child he was in charge of, Takuto, to "meet the criminal who killed his father". That serial killer is Shinagawa Shinju, also known as the "Shinagawa Pierrot". (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
He had fled from his marriage of convenience on their wedding night. For ten years, he lived under a new name, leaving his old life behind. But when news of his father’s death brought him home, he found someone he never expected to see again. His wife. The woman he had met only once, ten years ago. The woman he had assumed would have long since left. Yet she was still there, waiting for him. And she was just as beautiful as he remembered.
From the creator of 'Everything is Fine,' this chilling tale uncovers something terrible lurking in Gotham's light. The days are getting longer, and the people are acting strange. At the center of it all is Gotham's daylight protector, Duke Thomas. With a group of ordinary citizens, he will face his greatest challenge yet as his friends are targeted one by one and pushed to their breaking points. There is no night, and without night, no darkness. And without darkness, there can be no Batman.
Zoe, Shishka, and Eliza have very little in common. Zoe is a failed witch from a mysterious magical island, Shishka is Zoe’s best friend from long ago, and Eliza is… well, a scarab beetle. However, the three of them do share something important: they are all widows, and none of them are willing to give up on their beloveds!<br> <br> From spells that go hilariously wrong, to uncovering the secrets of their new country home, this story of romance and friendship is truly magical.<br> <br> Source: TOKYOPOP
