Jack is Back in Samurai Jack Lost Worlds #1
Samurai Jack has long been a fan favorite, so it shouldn’t be surprising that he’s getting a comic miniseries again. In Samurai Jack Lost Worlds, Jack is still trying to find his way back home. But the journey, as always, will prove to be difficult and intriguing.
Samurai Jack Lost Worlds #1 brings Jack to a world where the people follow his teachings and methods. Yes, you read that right. Here is a culture that follows the way of the samurai…but is everything as it seems?
This is a series that truly is perfect for fans who desperately want more Samurai Jack. Once again, our hero is back and thrown into a world he doesn’t quite understand. Sound familiar? And really, what more could a fan ask for?
Writing
Paul Allor is the mind behind Samurai Jack Lost Worlds #1. Here, he continues Jack’s tale and his journey home. You can see how hard he tries to remain faithful to what has already happened to Jack while keeping things interesting for us readers.
The world introduced in this issue appeared tranquil, but like many things in Samurai Jack, it ultimately left us concerned about what was happening behind the scenes. That’s how you know Allor nailed the tone of the series.
The twists and turns in this issue were fascinating, and while it will only be a miniseries, I think it has the potential to become more. If it had wanted, of course, this series can shine because they’re not trying to stretch it out.
The conflict Jack faces is well set up and explained. I won’t say much about it because I don’t want to spoil it. But I will say that I enjoyed it quite a lot. In some ways, I enjoyed it more than the last comic plot I read involving Jack.
Art
Adam Bryce Thomas made Samurai Jack Lost Worlds #1 look and feel like the Samurai Jack TV series. But I’m happy to point out that he also allowed some space for his style. The end result is exactly what I would have wanted for this series.
This issue makes brilliant use of color to show emotion and movement. The colors shift from more tranquil and muted colors to vibrant reds and purples during scenes of high emotion or violence. It makes for some brilliant contrasts, as well as great-looking fight scenes.
The artistic style used to show movement, alongside the color changes, was also a good call. It is certainly a throwback to more classic methods used and thus fits Jack’s style and series perfectly.
Conclusion
Samurai Jack Lost Worlds looks like it will be an interesting read if the first issue is anything to go by. I’ve always enjoyed the concept of Jack being lost and seeking his home. There’s just something so iconic about him in those moments.
In Samurai Jack Lost Worlds #1, we see some hat tips to the original series, as well as some new ideas. The blend makes for a perfect read for fans and for fairly obvious reasons. I am looking forward to seeing where his journey leads to next.
This review was originally written for Word of the Nerd, but has been ported over to Quirky Cat’s Fat Stacks now that the site has shut down.
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