Death Note Reviewed - A Manga Worth Reading

Do you like japanese comics that have those ridiculous, obnoxious faces that look like they belong in a kids TV show? What about how dramatic the characters can be during not so dramatic situations? Examples of fine literature that define these would be One Piece and Bo Bo Bo Bo (Or something like that). Well, if you honestly do like that childish work, then don't bother reading this post. Because this is about a manga that's actually worth reading and has an amazing plot. It's called Death Note. And it is epic. Running 12 volumes long, Death Note is written by Tsugumi Ohba and drawn by Takeshi Obata. The story is of a High School student named Light Yagami who is the epitome of a genius. He gets straight A's in all his classes and could go to any college in the reason. One problem. He's bored with life. But that all changes one day when he sees a notebook lying on the ground outside during the middle of class. He goes to pick up this notebook afterwards and behold. The Death Note. A notebook that when written in, will do the unthinkable. Kill whosever name is written down. The story picks up from there.
Now for some of you, you're probably thinking "What the hell? This is dark. Not my thing." But the notebook itself is only a portion of the story. What follows becomes a chase to (Literally) the death on who can reveal who's identity in this action thriller of a manga. The ace student Light Yagami (Also known as Kira to the rest of the world) or the greatest detective the world has ever known who simply goes by the name "L". Mind games, gun fights and riddles are what follow in this drama as you, the reader view both sides from the sideline watching the two main characters get closer and closer to discovering each other. And not only is the story one of a kind, the character development is amazing. You will find yourself being torn between who you wish to win this game of wits. The heroic vigilante or the emotionless detective? Both geniuses in many fields.

I read this series a few years ago and couldn't stop myself from purchasing the next volume. They were just too damn good. If you've never read a manga before, I would start with this one. If you've read a manga before, do not put this in the same category as that other garbage. Read the first volume of this manga and you'll be hooked.
There is also an anime to the series (Which has amazing English dub but can be cheesy) and a few real life movies that were released in Japan. Although I haven't seen them, I hear they're not too great.