Demon, Volume 1

"Originating as a minicomic, Jason Shiga’s Demon has grown to four planned volumes centering on one mystery: Why can’t Jimmy Yee die? In this first book he continually changes his identity and circumstances — frequently attempting suicide — yet remains an emotionally stunted, amoral cipher. Even so, clues turn up that will eventually make all clear — if you’ve been paying attention. Thanks to the overarching conundrum and Shiga’s sparse, cartoony style, the gore and nihilism manage to be simultaneously gloomy and cute."