By the time you reach the events covered in the latter volumes, the town of Kurozu-cho has descended into a war zone. The social order has collapsed, and the characters are merely trying to survive a force they cannot comprehend.

: Many fans argue that the spiral’s "curse" is best felt through the heavy, oversized hardcover collections available at most bookstores.

If you are searching for an , you likely want to read the following iconic chapters. Volume 2 contains chapters 10 through 19 (depending on the edition). Here are the highlights:

Key chapters often included in this volume or its equivalent anime episodes include: The Snail: