Death, the High Cost of Living
Neil Gaiman, Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham, Dave McKean
Readers rate it 4.3 (116 on Hardcover)
Released 1994 · Vertigo
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This is a philosophical graphic novel by Neil Gaiman that treats death with maturity and gentleness rather than gore. While the premise centers on mortality and loss, the tone is contemplative and ultimately life-affirming, exploring themes of compassion and meaning. The artwork is sophisticated and the story rewards emotional maturity; it's best suited for teens comfortable with existential themes rather than younger middle-grade readers.
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Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham, and Dave McKean From the pages of Neil Gaiman's SANDMAN comes the young, pale, perky, and genuinely likable Death. One day in every century, Death walks the Earth to better understand those to whom she will be the final visitor. Today is that day. As a youn... Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham, and Dave McKean From the pages of Neil Gaiman's SANDMAN comes the young, pale, perky, and genuinely likable Death. One day in every century, Death walks the Earth to better understand those to whom she will be the final visitor. Today is that day. As a young mortal girl named Didi, Death befriends a teenager and helps a 250-year old homeless woman find her missing heart. What follows is a sincere musing on love, life and (of course) death.
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ISBN 9781563891335 · Vertigo