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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 13: The Escape

Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 13: The Escape

The Escape
MangaCrimePsychological Thriller
Pages
192
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

After his arrest in Prague, Tenma is deported to Düsseldorf to stand trial, but the odds are terribly stacked against him - one of the lawyers is a devoted follower of Johan. When his ex-fiancée Eva's life is threatened, Tenma realizes that if he wants to save her, his only option is to escape captivity. With Eva still bearing a nearly bottomless grudge against him, can Tenma reach her before it's too late. And even if he does, will she even want his help?

Prose complexity
6/10

Vibe

DarkTense
Morally GreyBetrayal

Genres

Crime Psychological Thriller Graphic Novels Manga

About the author

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Naoki Urasawa

Naoki Urasawa (born January 2, 1960, in Fuchū, Tokyo) is a Japanese manga artist. A graduate of Meisei University with a degree in economics, he debuted professionally in 1983 and has since created several internationally acclaimed series, including the psychological thriller Monster, the science-fiction mystery 20th Century Boys, the Astro Boy reimagining Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka, and Billy Bat. His work is known for dense, multi-layered narratives and mastery of suspense. He has won the Shogaku...

Characters

Kenzo TenmaProtagonist

A doctor who becomes entangled in a decades-long manhunt after saving the life of serial killer Johan Liebert.

All characters in Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 13: The Escape

Frequently asked questions

  • Is there an anime adaptation of this series?

    A faithful 74-episode anime adaptation produced by Madhouse exists, which covers the entire story of the manga with only minor additions to dialogue and scene ordering.

  • Does this story have any connection to other works by the author?

    The narrative shares thematic DNA with the author's other works, particularly in its exploration of post-Cold War European history and the lingering societal impacts of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

  • Are there any supplemental materials or sequels to the main story?

    A tie-in novel titled Another Monster exists, which is presented as an investigative report and provides additional details and context that are not included in the original manga or anime.