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Tomie Kawakami is the ultimate "it" girl. Beautiful and seductive, she drives men mad with just one look. They obsess over her to the point of madness, often killing her, though she just keeps on coming back. The cool girl that can't die. But she doesn't always stay pretty. This series is my personal favorite of Junji Ito's work. Recommended By Tiffany R., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
The complete classic horror series, now available in a single deluxe volume. Murdered again and again, one girl always comes back for more...
Tomie Kawakami is a femme fatale with long black hair and a beauty mark just under her left eye. She can seduce nearly any man, and drive them to murder as well, even though the victim is often Tomie herself. While one lover seeks to keep her for himself, another grows terrified of the immortal succubus. But soon they realize that no matter how many times they kill her, the world will never be free of Tomie.
About the Author
Junji Ito made his professional manga debut in 1987 and since then has gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest contemporary artists working in the horror genre. His titles include Tomie and Uzumaki, which have been adapted into live-action films, and Gyo, which was adapted into an animated film. Ito's influences include classic horror manga artists Kazuo Umezu and Hideshi Hino, as well as authors Yasutaka Tsutsui and H.P. Lovecraft.