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When all hope seems lost, one Titan stands on the side of the humans and begins to hunt down its fellow Titans in Birth of a Monster, the second volume of the Attack on Titan manga series by Hajime Isayama. Summary of the Book Mankind has failed against the demonic Titans. These giants have all but annihilated most of the world’s population. The survivors built a great wall and lived in cities behind its defense. However, the Colossal Titan breached that wall, allowing other Titans to enter the inner confines. Mikasa is one of the brave warriors who fight against these terrifying monsters. Together with her best friend Eren Yeager, she has proved to be a worthy fighter. However, when a Titan corners her, she feels all hope is lost. But that Titan is killed by another, seemingly more powerful Titan. This newcomer takes on the others and begins helping the humans. Is there even a sliver of a chance that there is hope after all? About Hajime Isayama Hajime Isayama is a Japanese mangaka and is known for the Attack on Titan series. The series is currently being serialized in the Bessatsu Shonen Magazine. Isayama won the Shonen category of the 35th Kodansha Manga Award in 2011 and his work was nominated for both the 4th annual Manga Taisho award and the 16th annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. Series Reading Order The new Titan sends ripples throughout the human society, and not everyone is happy with the news. Read Traitor, the next volume in this action-packed manga to discover the truth behind the Titans! Media Note This volume was adapted into the events of the third episode of the Attack on Titan anime series, A Dull Glow in the Midst of Despair. Manga Chapter List This volume collects chapters 5 to 9 of the series. #5 A Dull Glow in the Midst of Despair #6 The World that the Girl Saw #7 Small Blade #8 Roar #9 The Beating of a Heart Can Be Heard