Death Note, vols. 4-5 (author Tsugumi Ohba / illustrator Takeshi Obata)

The second Kira is an idiot. (I can't say I wasn't warned about that.)

And Light's not quite himself, and L is losing it ... which is not surprising when you consider that he basically thought he was playing a game of "Battleship," but it turns out that the opponent's battleships aren't staying put ... .

The plot is getting bigger and wilder, and Death Note is continuing to hold my interest ... and is still one cold mofo when it comes to how I feel about it emotionally.

( Read on .. with spoilers )