Angel of Childhood's End

Angel of Childhood's End was published in 2007 by Tokyopop as part of their effort to expand their reach beyond traditional manga into original English-language works. Rikki Simons, widely known for his voice acting work and his creative partnership with Jhonen Vasquez, authored and illustrated this volume during a period when the publisher was actively scouting artists with established underground or alternative aesthetics to create unique narrative art books.

The book serves as a showcase for Simons' distinct, surreal, and melancholic artistic style, focusing on themes of youth, isolation, and the liminal spaces between imagination and reality. It functions less as a traditional linear novel and more as a visual anthology, reflecting the author's background in animation and independent zine culture. Upon release, it was received primarily by fans of Simons' previous work, who appreciated the dark whimsy and intricate character designs that characterize his visual output.