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    Samurai Jack #17
    Released by: IDW Publishing
    Released on: March 25th, 2015.
    Written by: Jim Zubkavich
    Illustrated by: Sergio Quijada
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    The story that began in issue #16 continues, with Sergio Quijada back on art duties (he and Andy Suriano appear to be switching it up a bit on this series, which is fine with me!) as Jack and his new ally, The Thief, work together to sneak into the castle fortress of the one calling himself 'The Master Of Time.'

    Getting in proves easier than they thought but once they're inside, there's an array of traps to deal with. Jack uses his 'kung fu' to make it through, The Thief his technologically advanced gadgets. From there? Lasers. The melty-type. They'll figure out a way past those too, but then get foiled by… a smoke detector? The alert brings in an army of guards and the duo battle their way down the stairs and eventually meet the Master himself. Of course, he's not what he seems…

    This is a quick read, the pages fly by as the story is light on plot and dialogue and heavy on action. The series' trademark humor is a big part of this one, not just in the back and forth between Jack and The Thief were we expect some snappy banter and playful teasing, but in the sound effects and gadgets that are employed as well. Jim Zubkavich's story moves quickly but it's fun, while Quijada's art is clean and crisp and laid out in interesting and often times unconventional panel designs that keep your eyes glued to the page.


    This issue ends the two part Samurai Jack And The Master Of Time storyline - and supposedly the series is coming to an end in the coming months, which is a shame as it's been a fantastic continuation of the Cartoon Network series. Hopefully Zub and company will end things on a high note. There's no reason they shouldn't as the series has kept the level of quality consistently high from day one, but with nothing left to lose, maybe we'll see some more experimental tales told? Time will tell. Either way, this is yet again a nice entry in what has been a genuinely enjoyable and well made series from the first page of the first issue.






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