Customer Reviews

Voltron Volume 1: Revelations (Voltron: Defender of the Universe)

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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.

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!

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!