After IDW's other rather great Samurai Jack runs, this was a huge disappointment. Primarily because of the artwork, which is utter trash. The story itself has a decent premise, an OK excecution (but nothing special, and it is greatly hampered by the terrible art), and an unsatisfying lack of closure in the ending. It remains at its heart a rather decent notion for a Samurai Jack story, and is also an incredibly quick read, so isn't a complete waste of time for a die hard fan. But honestly, it's close. One small redeeming treat is the (very short) art gallery by various artists in the back of the book, and the rather cool issue covers by Michael Avon Oeming. ( )