The Samurai Jack “Threads of Time” story arc continues with Jim Zub at the writer's helm, and Andy Suriano providing strong Tartakovsky-worthy visuals. Every issue seems to get better. Samurai Jack fans are used to watching Jack journey far in search of magic items that will purportedly send him back to the past. They are used to seeing him encounter warriors, both futuristic, and ancient. And most wonderfully, they are used to seeing something crazy happen in that environment that sells the story, and strengthens the appeal of Samurai Jack.

The latest issue sees Jack into a city called Grantus that resembles ancient Greece. He is unable to communicate, or be acknowledged by any of the citizens save one, a warrior named Gloer the Great who (pardon the pun) is built like a Greek god. That is appeal number one. You'll recall our favorite brutish warrior the Scotsman. Similar appeal. Gloer protects the citizens of Grantus. It's his most sacred duty.

Jack is pleased to meet a fellow warrior who honors his calling. But as the story progresses Gloer detracts, dodges, and distracts Jack's attempts at finding the new thread.

Suddenly, they are swarmed by the beetle droids that have arisen from time to time throughout the animated series. The result of the fight, and the aftermath compose the twist that sells Samurai Jack fans and locks in the continuity of the Samurai Jack universe. At the same time we get a sense that the threads of time are not what they are purported to be. Jack's satisfied smirk in this issue is a trademark signal that something is awry. He does, after all, trust too quickly, and blindly. That is one of the virtues/flaws that keeps Jack in trouble, and makes him endearing to the following.

Excellent read. Thanks again Mr. Zub, and props to IDW and artist Andy Suriano for bringing Jack back.