| Author | Year | Language | Pages |
| Takeshi Obata, Tsugumi Ohba | 2004 | English | 196 |
Death Note Volume 1 introduces readers to a dark and captivating story where morality, justice, and power intertwine. Written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, this volume sets the stage for a psychological battle of wits between two formidable characters: Light Yagami and the mysterious detective known as L.
Key Events and Characters
The story begins with Light Yagami, a brilliant high school student who discovers a mysterious notebook called the Death Note. This notebook, dropped by the Shinigami (death god) Ryuk, has the power to kill anyone whose name is written in it, provided the writer has the victim’s face in mind. Initially skeptical, Light quickly realizes the notebook’s potential and uses it to create a utopia free of crime, where he will reign as a god-like figure.
As Light begins his crusade against criminals, his actions attract the attention of law enforcement agencies worldwide, particularly the enigmatic Detective L, who quickly becomes his greatest adversary. The volume ends with the beginning of a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between Light and L, setting the tone for the intense psychological battles that will define the series.
