A collection of anthology stories dealing with death, through our practices, beliefs, myths, and stories. It was a lovely collection of culturally different expressions of death and stories. It was really interesting, and the artwork was fantastic. I had a lot of fun reading these stories! The anthology provides a comforting and insightful look into the unforgettable stories of death and what comes next. Explored through various cultures, relationships, and traditions, this is a great read for anyone!

*Thanks Netgalley and Iron Circus Comics for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Thank you for the ability to review this book. It felt like a work of love, with different stories ranging from personal to cartoonish. While most of the stories didn't resonate with me personally, I feel like it might be of interest to other readers drawn to works about death. I really enjoyed the variety of art styles.

'You died' made me cry, but it also made me smile.
This is a book about death, the afterlife, the in-between and cultures and myths surrounding death. Some stories made me cry, and others made me feel a strange calmness, and I think that fits death.

*Trigger Warning*
This subject (AKA Death) can be triggering, so if you aren't in a good head space or can be known to spiral at unknown topics like this one, be cautious, please.

My favourite two stories were afterlife and third option; one so raw and heartbreaking and the other so light and calming. Afterlife literally left me bawling because that hit home with how I interpreted the story for (TW) suicide, which as someone who has been and will always be suicidal can be triggering. So I appreciated the balance between heavy, comical, comfortable and just interesting stories surrounding death.

The title was a bit deceptive. While some of these short stories were about the afterlife, more of them seemed to be about the experience of dying or grieving. Anthologies are tricky to rate. Since you’re getting different stories from different authors it’s pretty hard to find an anthology where everything is fantastic. In general I liked this book. Most of the stories were both entertaining and thought provoking. There wasn’t a single story I disliked. Most of them managed to pack a lot of emotion into just a few pages. Though some of the artists made me squeamish, that had more to do with the morbid subject than the style or quality of the artwork.

I tend to love any anthology that Iron Circus puts together, and while I can't say that an anthology about death was fun to read, I will say that bits of it were quite intriguing, and sometimes even funny, such as the one illustrated by Raina Telgemeier.

The stories are about how the relatives react to death, how the dead react to death, and death itself. There is one which plays on the story of Persephone, but from an older civilization.

Probably not the best to read when you are near by death, but that is about the only trigger warning I can give. Other than that, the stories were the kind that got you thinking. Several were about memories.

If you are in the right mood, this can be quite enjoyable.

<em> Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.</em>

A great compilation of stories that deal with death, the afterlife, our thoughts as we are about to die and how people let go in different ways. My favorite was the story in the very beginning of the book featuring the mouse.

I really love the artwork of this book and think that the plot went along well with it. Overall, I would definitely recommend it to my students.

A collection of various stories in comic form all relating to the topic of death. Some are retellings of classic folklore & mythology related to death and the afterlife, such as "Inanna's Decent to the Underworld" while others deal with topics such as Victorian mourning rituals ("Good Mourning.") or the autobiographical stories the creators' personal experiences with the loss of a loved one ("Funeral in Foam", "I Promise").

The works in this collection come from a wide range of influences and backgrounds and feature a diverse set of characters and relationships with the idea of death. Some are comforting and more lighthearted while others deal directly with the painful and terrible aspects of losing and grieving the loss of a loved one.

A good starting point for familiarizing young readers with the concept of death, and for those interested in different cultures' beliefs and attitudes toward death.

Thanks to NetGalley and Iron Circus Comics for the digital review copy of this comic collection.

I know what you’re thinking, a graphic novel collection all about death? Seems a little morbid, no? I mean, yeah. It is, but it’s a lot more than that. I was sold on the premise alone, but I know that’s not always a draw for folks, so rest assured, these comics look at death in a healthy, if not darkly comedic way, in most instances.

It’s only by looking at death that we truly appreciate life, and it can be really hard to say goodbye to those we love, and when our own time comes, I’m sure it’s super scary. This collection of tales comes from all types of artists across cultures, genders, and orientations to show that we all have to deal with death, and that it’s a natural part of life.

Some comics deal with saying goodbye to loved ones, others anthropomorphize death in that cartoonish, grim reaper fashion, and some explore the possibilities of what happens next. I loved the black & white art, because it seemed like, along with the theme, that style creates a cohesion across the stories, and it’s fascinating to see how many different styles still shine through, even without the variance of color.

This one is out on March 30th, and as someone who has recently lost a close loved-one, it actually really helped me remember and honor her, and that was nice, despite the tears.