Samurai Jack and Groo

 

This pairing comes about from a suggestion by Jeff O'Hare, a Patron of this blog.  Thanks, Jeff! though these two have quite different personalities, they share a warrior's spirit.  I think that they would actually work well together.

Samurai Jack and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

 

I was happy to hear that Samurai Jack creator Genndy Tartakovsky will be be bringing my on of my all time favorite cartoons, Primal, back for a third season.  The announcement was a big surprise since season two was years ago, and seemed to wrap up - but I love the new angle that's been announced going forward (which I would mention but it kind of spoils the end of season 2).

Mace Windu and Samurai Jack

 

As a fan of both Star Wars and the animation of Genndy Tartakovsky, I was intrigued when I learned he had turned his talents on to a galaxy far, far away.  I was finally able to watch Tartakovsky's Clone Wars series on MAX, and it did not disappoint.  They are worth checking out for the light saber battles alone.

Justice League of America and Samurai Jack (And More!)

 

For this Anniversary Issue, I thought that I would present the kind of Saturday morning line-up that would have made my head spin.  With shows line these and some Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch, I would have been all set.  Here are some closer looks at the stories in this issue:

The Thing and Samurai Jack

 

This is a pairing that I never got around to during my Marvel Two-In-One: The Lost Issues! days, but that has always been rattling around in the back of my head. I'm glad to finally have given it a shot, because I feel that these two in an adventure together could make for a very rousing tale.

Samurai Jack Vs. Kang

 

Marvel has just announced new release dates with all of its upcoming film projects, with most being pushed back.  Avengers: Kang Dynasty has been pushed back a full year, and maybe that's for the best. Between the writer's strike, the accusations against Jonathan Majors' and a crowded superhero movie marketplace, stepping back and making sure everything is just right seems like a sensible move to make. 

Samurai Jack, Young Hellboy and Casper

 To my surprise it seems that there is yet a third live action film incarnation of Hellboy in the works.  At first, I thought it was just speculation, but casting announcements have already been made.  Hellboy: The Crooked Man will be co-written by Mike Mignola and star Jack Kesy in the title role.  It will be interesting to see how this attempt fares in comparison to the other two.

Fighting American and Samurai Jack

 

Samurai Jack was a show that I would catch from time to time, and I always got a kick out of the episodes.  I watched them randomly and not in order, but it was pretty easy to follow the plot.  Now that I have HBO Max, I have finally started going through the series from the beginning.  It's even more fun than I remember.

Black Panther and Samurai Jack

 

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been plagued by delays in its filming schedule for various reasons, but I hope that it is finally getting back on track.  It will be interesting to see how the plot plays out, especially how Namor fits into things.  I thought he was to be the main antagonist but recently I've heard that he will have a smaller introductory role, similar to that of T'Challa in Captain America: Civil War. I've yet to see a bad Ryan Coogler movie, so I trust the director to deliver an entertaining final product. 

Coming Tomorrow: STF #3600!

Samurai Jack and Power Man

 

I am eagerly awaiting the return of Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal on a the Cartoon Network this coming Sunday night.  I absolutely loved the first five episodes and they ended on quite a cliffhanger.  Hopefully the series will continue on beyond ten episodes, in my opinion it is some of the best animation for TV ever produced.  I didn't realize Tartakovsky had worked on a Cage mini series, I'll have to check it out.

Samurai Jack and Hong Kong Phooey

Samurai Jack is one of the most visually inventive cartoons that I have ever seen, and I thoroughly enjoyed the series.  I think it could make an amazing live action film, given the right director.  I've seen some fan-made trailers and they give a small hint of what could be possible, hopefully Hollywood will take notice of the potential in the property one of these days.

Samurai Jack and Katana

I was glad to see Samurai Jack return a few years back to finish up its epic story line.  It was great to see the final defeat of Aku and certainly wort the wait.  Still, I want to see some new episodes!  There's still plenty that can be done with the character and I love the visuals and direction of animation on the show.  Here's hoping we haven't seen the last of him.

The Tick and Samurai Jack

It would have been fun to see these two share an animated adventure.  Not only would it be cool to see Jack slicing through The Tick's rogues gallery, the clash in personalities between the heroes would make for some enjoyable interaction.  I am sure they would still see the heroic natures within one another, despite their differences.

Samurai Jack and Wolverine

Marvel's direct-to video animated offerings have been a mixed bag.  I have liked a couple but none have had the re-watchability of many of DC's efforts.  One exception to that rule is Hulk Vs. Wolverine/Hulk Vs. Thor.  The animation in that double feature seems to be a notch above Marvel's usual standards and both tales are quick paced and fun.  It's definitely my favorite animated version of Wolverine to date.  I'd love to see a Wolverine tale animated in the Samurai Jack style one of these days.

Samurai Jack and Usagi Yojimbo

I think that this would be an interesting match up.  Both a wandering warriors of few words  who are extremely proficient with a sword, no matter how big the odds they are facing. It is hard to say who would come out one top if they were ever to clash, but it would be a blast to read... even more fun to see animated!

Batman and Samurai Jack

Any fan of comics should check out the animated Samurai Jack, from The Cartoon Network.  The episodes are on Netflix now, and they are a great example of how animated on a limited budget can still look very cool when the art design and direction are working together.  The battle scenes are exciting and Phil LaMarr's voice work is perfect for the character.  I'd love to see some more adventures of this time-displaced warrior.