The fall of Griffith in volume nine was amazing but it is only in this book that we see just how far he fell. The sequence where Guts is reunited with Griffith is superb. While its harrowing to see his severely tortured body the true genius of this scene is what Kentaro doesn't show. In a series that doesn't shy away from deeply disturbing plots and graphic imagery the idea that something was too shocking to show is pretty scary. Personally I thought Guts' reaction was more than enough and what a reaction it was! The action in this volume is some of the best in the series and some of the bloodiest to date.
This volume reintroduces both the Apostles and the Skull Knight in a really grisly scene that is just the beginning of a much greater nightmare. Speaking of nightmares I loved Griffiths dream sequences that give us both an origin story and an insight into how his mind works. Plus there were several references to the Godhand, the first since volume three. Oh and it also introduces Godo the blacksmith and give us the history of Midland too. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed rereading this one!
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