Zub Tales

A week and a half ago Samurai Jack #1 was released and last Friday I posted up reviews we’d received. Since then I’ve been sent a bunch of links to other reviews for the first issue. All of us on the creative team are energized by the outpouring of excitement. Thank you!

• Ain’t It Cool News: “Jim Zub upheld my impeccably high standards for cartoons turned comics and I am very excited to read more”

• ALBOTAS: “This baby is authentic. I mean that. Samurai Jack #1 honestly feels like Genndy Tartakovsky created this comic book himself.”

• Comics Gutter: “Everything that made the cartoon great is preserved and adapted to the comic page, the explosive action and signature cinematic style of Samurai Jack making a comeback thanks to Suriano’s art.”

• Comixverse: “Zub and Suriano do right by Samurai Jack by playing to the comic book format’s strengths, instead of turning the comic into nothing more than a collection of storyboards.”

• Elephant Robot: 4/5 For those who were fans of the Cartoon Network show Samurai Jack or those who have never heard of the show, this is a great place to jump in and read. “”

• Geek Native: “It’s with great relief that I found myself enjoying the first couple of pages of Samurai Jack #1.”

• Good Comics For Kids: “Just within the first issue, Jim and Andy were able to recap the original premise of the show and start Jack on the first part of a quest that included plenty of the action, humor, and adventure that helped make the show one of the highlights of modern cartoons. As a fan of the show I can’t ask anything more.”

• Nerd Machine: “The story is tried and true and the characters are all familiar, welcoming readers with open arms. Samurai Jack hasn’t lost any of his steely calm and combat prowess…”

• Quick Comic Reviews: “…the best part of the issue is that it throws us right back into the life of Jack like no time has gone by.”

• Razorfione: 4/5 “Jim Zub captures the tone of the original cartoon, and I was also very impressed with the art by artist Andy Suriano”

• SciFi Pulse: A+ “Masters Zub, Suriano, and Lee have done great honor to this samurai on his quest to get home. They are continuing his saga with a fantastic tale and incredible art. Highest possible recommendation!”

• Travelling Man: “What this is, without a doubt, is a tremendously assured, funny comic début for one of the greatest cartoon characters in years. Jack’s back. Evil time travelling demons beware.”