Magazine
Issue 1
2004
First Serialized AppearanceLight YagamiRyuk
First true appearance of Light Yagami and Ryuk in serialization.
First Serialized CoverLight YagamiRyuk
First magazine cover appearance of Light Yagami and Ryuk.
PremiereDeath Note
Premiere of Death Note.
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This issue is highly notable for the premiere of the acclaimed psychological thriller Death Note, written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It marks the first serialized appearances and magazine cover debut of the protagonist Light Yagami and the Shinigami Ryuk.