Voltron Volume 1: Revelations (Voltron: Defender of the Universe) [Paperback]

Dan Jolley (Author), Clint Hilinski (Author), Tim Seeley (Author), Mike Norton (Author)

Book Description

Series: Voltron: Defender of the Universe | Publication Date: January 20, 2004

In the far future, an interstellar cold war rages as the Earth-based Galactic Union faces off against the vast Drule Supremacy - two star-faring superpowers, each looking for the other's weakness. So when an Earth officer named Hawkins discovers that a mythical, unstoppable war machine might actually be real, he doesn't hesitate to send five maverick pilots on an ultra-secret mission to bring back the legend of Voltron. The journey begins here, as Keith Kogane, Sven Holgersson, Pidge Stoker, Lance McClain and Hunk Garrett arrive on distant Arus, where they meet Allura, princess of the ravaged planet... and unearth the five giant, robotic lions that join together to re-create the metal warrior known as Voltron: Defender of the Universe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing (January 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932796002
• ISBN-13: 978-1932796001
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,976,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not good for Kindle, February 22, 2011

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Naomi Tilley "Story Buff" (Victoria, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Voltron - Vol. 1 - Revelations (Kindle Edition)

I'd like to point out that I am reviewing the format and not the actual content of the book, which is why I have only given it one star.

This is a graphic novel, and as such it really is unsuitable for the standard sized Kindle. It might possibly work better on the larger sized screen, but on the regular 6" screen the graphics and text are illegible. Unlike with regular novels where it's possible to change the font size, the pages of graphic novels cannot be enlarged for clearer viewing.

My advice to anyone considering this would be to search out a hard copy, rather than purchase it for your Kindle, because it isn't worth it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Voltron is Back!, September 21, 2007

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Kid Hyperbarix (West Coast) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Voltron Volume 1: Revelations (Voltron: Defender of the Universe) (Paperback)

First fell in love with the Voltron Cartoon back in 84' or so. When I first spotted this book on the net-I started fiendin' for those child-hood memories once again. Now, after reading this comic, all those memories from the cartoon start to flourish. All the characters are there: Keith (mission leader-martial arts hobbiest)/Lance (extraordinary pilot)/14 year old-Pidge(systems analyst)/Sven(Combat Specialist)/"Hunk"(engineer). On Planet Arus-Princess Alura has dreams to free her people one day. This is difficult to accomplish when you have evil people-like King Zarkon-Ruler of the 9th Kingdom. He and the evil witch "Haggar" are always up to new tricks to keep the people down. The comic book has great arts/graphics displaying the entire story: Princess Allura can feel "forces converging upon Planet Arus. There is a legend poised to awaken...A champion, an avenger, ready to arise!" That's right it's Voltron! But reborn in a new creation. Gotta get the book to learn more about this mighty legend!

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Way Cool!, June 27, 2005

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K. Hurlock "Super Funky, Ultra Nerd" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Voltron Volume 1: Revelations (Voltron: Defender of the Universe) (Paperback)

I first learned of Voltron back in '99 when they were airing the Voltron the third dimesion series on tv. I was hooked, when I learned that they were coming out with the comic version I couldn't wait. So far it has lived up to my expectations and it's great. I so recommend this omic to anyone who loves the Voltron Universe. But it's more then that it's a great comic book, it has nice clear pictures and the dialoge is awesome, so for this a definate most read for all comic fans!