I've been a big fan of Naoki Urasawa's work for quite some time, and while Urasawa didn't write Master Keaton, I was interested in seeing how his art helped carry across the story of the manga.

In short, Urasawa's work meshes with the story of the manga incredibly well - giving the narrative and the action the pacing it really needs, and doing a great job of showing instead of telling. That said, there are a few chunks of the story where it's clear that the writers decided to tell instead of showing, where things can consequently undermine Urasawa's art a little.

Still, fans of Urasawa should definitely give this manga a look. You'll definitely enjoy it. ( )

3.5 stars, to be exact! I found this absorbing and fun; the artwork is detailed and gorgeous, the stories compelling. The main character is an archaeology lecturer who moonlights as an insurance investigator. His previous training with the British SAS stands him in good stead in his adventures, but the history presented is thankfully not pro-empire (so far). Think a more taciturn, less annoying, scholarly MacGyver. ( )