Yuto Lennix is a former investigator for the Drug Enforcement Agency who has been falsely incarcerated for the murder of his partner. However, as luck would have it, not long after his sentencing, Yuto is visited by the FBI and offered a deal in exchange for his early release: find the leader of the terrorist cult who has been hiding in Schelger Prison!

Will Yuto be able to find this mysterious man, and finally prove his innocence? And what of his new cellmate, Dick Burnford? Can he ever be on friendly terms with him?

Based on the hit novel, the manga adaptation of Deadlock is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!