Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol. 12

by Naoki Urasawa

Book Overview

The Nameless Monster , the mysterious picture book which holds the key to unlocking Johan's past, was created by an official from the Czechoslovakian secret police. This startling discovery leads to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421509717
• ISBN13: 9781421509716
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Viz Media
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Monster: the most epic manga in existence

Naoki Urasawa is a genius. Monster is one of his latest works and is nothing short of amazing. Seriously, it's shocking how good this manga is. It has a suspenseful and intriguing plot unlike any other manga I have ever read. It starts out in Vol. 1 *SPOILERS HERE*with a surgeon named Tenma who saves a boy's life from a bullet wound to the head. The boy grows up to become a murderer and Tenma is the suspect for these murders...and that's only the waaayy beginning. *END SPOILER* His art style is more realistic than other manga art and each character, even background characters are very distinctly drawn. His detail work is amazing. *SLIGHT SPOILERS* In this volume, we see the end of the Grimmer-arc, the reappearance of many side-story characters, and Lunge taking a vacation for the first time in his life. Huge cliffhanger at the end so you'll wanna by Vol. 13 as well. *END SPOILERS* This manga is a very 'heavy' manga and I would recommend it to the mature or adult readers (especially this book). If you're looking for a light, childish, or easy-to-read manga, don't pick up Monster. Also, I would recommend that you read Monster in order. Urasawa is a MASTER of suspense and reading Monster from Vol. 1 is the only way to enjoy this manga fully. Seriously, I LOVE THIS MANGA! FANTASTIC!