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Humanity stands on the brink of discovering immortality, threatening the very work of the avatar of Death. In the bustling streets of Mumbai, she assumes the mortal guise of twenty‑something Laila Starr. Facing her own fragility, Laila seeks a chance to sabotage the creator of immortality before the world can permanently alter the cycle of life. A comic‑book‑style tale that blends mythology, supernatural themes, humor, and philosophical questions about death and immortality in India’s contemporary setting.
First publish date: 2022
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Ram V
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