Kara Dennison
October 11, 2024 
Ready to add to your manga collection? Viz is kicking off publication of three series next month, each with surprising paranormal twists. From mutants to literal gods, these manga characters are fighting their way through worlds old and new. And you can get in on the ground floor!
Read on for our reviews of three November manga releases. All of these titles are currently available for pre-order—which will you be picking up?
Colette Decides to Die, Vol. 1
In spite of its dire title, Colette Decides to Die is actually one of the sweetest offerings on the November manga slate. Penned by Alto Yukimura, who provided the art for the Sugar Apple Fairy Tale manga adaptation, this series taps into Greek mythology for its cute slow-burn romance. Colette does indeed start the manga by deciding to die, thanks to being a burned-out apothecary. But when she dives into a well, she finds herself alive and well in the underworld. There she meets Hades, who is resting off a lingering sun allergy.
Even after Colette treats Hades, she keeps returning to her godly charge. She rediscovers her love for caring for others, but she also learns about the nature of the afterlife. And, bit by bit, she becomes embroiled in the business of the gods. This is a surprisingly adorable story that fans of shoujo manga and fantasy romance will love. It’s engaging from the first chapter and only gets better by the end of the first book.
Colette Decides to Die Vol. 1 goes on sale November 5.
X-Men: The Manga: Remastered, Vol. 1
Viz’s deal with Marvel has led to lots of interesting manga becoming readily available in English. And now, fans can get their hands on a restored classic. As part of their November manga releases, Viz will be offering X-Men: The Manga: Remastered Vol. 1. This 512-page volume collects the first part of the manga adaptation of X-Men: The Animated Series. And it’s the first time it’s been available in years!
With a variety of writers and artists handling this adaptation, the manga itself changes drastically from chapter to chapter. But that’s part of the charm of this series. Better still, this deluxe restoration looks fantastic. It’s a must-have for any X-Men fan.
X-Men: The Manga: Remastered Vol. 1 goes on sale November 12.
After God Vol. 1
No one is really sure what these enormous beings are that can subjugate and kill humans but can’t be photographed. Referred to broadly as “gods,” they’re anything but holy. And as it joins the November manga release schedule, After God will explore the beauty and the terror of these beings.
Tokinaga, a researcher for an anti-god organization, crosses paths with Waka as she is searching out a friend. But Waka has a secret of her own: she’s something like a god herself. Is she a danger to humanity, or could she be their final hope for defeating the gods? This series has a definite Chainsaw Man vibe, both artistically and tonally, and is a must for anyone in the market for a new, beautifully grotesque read. The first few chapters alone were packed with exceptional worldbuilding and huge reveals; if it can keep this page, it will be one to stick with.
After God Vol. 1 goes on sale November 19.
