In many ways this single issue reads like a graphic novel. It's filled with character moments, action and atmosphere and feels incredibly well rounded. If you're interested in ancient Japan, detailed art and great storytelling you can't go wrong with Samurai. Read Full Review

This book sets up nicely what promises to be a really interesting story told with some pretty darn beautiful artwork, pleasing to us normal folk and history buffs alike. Read Full Review

There are elements of anime in the artwork and kung-fu in the script. We get some Japanese traditions as well, which are always interesting to learn about. The artwork is what makes this issue stand out. It's beautiful, phenomenal, enthralling. I most definitely recommend this for anyone interested in the aforementioned subject matter. It won't let you down. Read Full Review

This book would be perfect for someone who is a fan of the anime genre but wants to ease into it. It's also has a lot of elements of the kung fu movie genre. I'm really looking forward to issue 2 of this title and learning more about the different characters. Read Full Review

Takeo, our magical sword wielding Ronin hero, is on a quest to learn more of his brothers secrets. Meanwhile, another Samurai makes his way to the same Island, as an enforcer for a feudal overlord, coming to collect theannual tariff. Every year the islanders must pay tribute should their champion(s) fail to best the Lords contractedwarrior tax-collector. To make matters worst, the island natives fall prey to a yearly plague that makes its appearance in coincidence with the annual tax. Alongside the two Samurai, we are introduced to a loving old couple: a caring wizened old man whose sickly wife lies near death. How it all connects, I surmise, will be revealed in future issues. Read Full Review

Samurai #1 is an amazing new series for Titan, building upon the work that Jean-Franois Di Giorgio has produced elsewhere in a marvelous fashion. The creative team would also do a sensational job of introducing us to the world and character, and along with the mysterious plot and explosive action there is more than enough to leave readers returning for more. Read Full Review

Samurai #1 was an absolutely beautiful story. Frdric Gent's artwork is absolutely phenomenal. It makes you want to step into the comic and journey alongside Takeo to take in the beauty of the world he has created. However, there was a major issue in the beginning of the story that made it very difficult to figure out what exactly was happening. This was still a good read and I can't wait to revisit this majestic world. Read Full Review

One thing that does set it apart is a great visual style and colour palette. It has the sharp feel of Japanese style art as well as some great contrasting colours in its more darker moments and in moments of lightness. A scene set above cherry blossoms was especially good looking to see and each of our characters has their own little touches to set them apart from one another from master Shobeis steely scowl, to Takeos piercing eyes to the whiskers of the bumbling monk. If you love martial arts stuff, then this is probably going to be the comic series for you. Read Full Review