Naoki Urasawa's Monster

Naoki Urasawa's psychological thriller, published by Viz from 2006 to 2008, follows the brilliant neurosurgeon Dr. Kenzo Tenma as he becomes entangled in a deadly conspiracy after saving the life of a young boy who grows up to become a remorseless killer. This 18-issue series, adapted from Urasawa's acclaimed manga by Agnes Yoshida and Satch Watanabe, with Urasawa's own detailed artwork and lettering by Steve Dutro, is a landmark of mature, suspenseful storytelling. Its intricate, morally complex narrative and cinematic pacing helped cement Urasawa's international reputation as a master of the medium.