In honour of the return of cartoon series, Samurai Jack, for a fifth season, Vol 1 of Jack’s graphic novel series was hailed as Clishmaclaver’s Book of the Month for May. It’s now June but my promised critique of everyone’s favourite angsty, animated, warrior hero Samurai, has yet to materialise… Warui warui! That’s to say, 悪い悪い ; my bad! 😉

In the meantime may I offer up this article from Book Riot‘s blog? To Serve Man: Why Samurai Jack’s Season Finale Messed Up The title does rather gives away the author’s feelings, kids, so please don’t read this unless you’re happy to be spoiled, and okay with some shade being thrown at our revered show!

Art credit: IDW / Cartoon Network (2001–2004) / Adult Swim (Toonami) (2017–present)