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Monster (by Naoki Urasawa) Why it works: Often called a "literary masterpiece," Monster is a slow burn set in post-Cold War Germany. A brilliant surgeon saves the life of a young boy, only to discover years later that the boy grew up to become a ruthless serial killer. The manga is dense, realistic, and hauntingly mature.

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