Monster continues to tell the story of Tenma search for the killer Johan.

This is a slow, world building, various amount of stories all coming together. The times of the stories taking place even feels a little disconnected. However, when it comes together, and oh boy does it ever, major changes are on the way. We have a look at Tenma and what happened to him after saving another mob/killer's life. On top of that we get some Johan past and shows how he was raised and who he was.

The things that work in Monster are the slow build. The getting to know various characters and why they are key characters in the overall story. Tenma is a great main character, giving hope at every turn, even when everyone else in this world is usually looking out from only themselves. The exciting cat and mouse game reaches a semi-climax here too and I want more.

It is a slower volume, and a ton of world building, but I think it'll pay off big in the end. A 4 out of 5.