Unico #1
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| Writer | Samuel Sattin |
| Artist | Gurihiru |
| Cover Price | $12.99 |
An adventure across space and time awaits!
"A spellbinding masterpiece." -- Dav Pilkey, #1 bestselling creator of Dog Man
UNICO tells the incredible story of a young unicorn who, after enraging the evil goddess Venus, is banished from the heavens and forgets all he once was. Saved from oblivion by the kindhearted West Wind, Unico continues to help others, before having to escape Venus again and begin a new adventure.
In this first manga, Unico awakes in a mysterious land and is befriended by a resourceful watch cat, Chloe, who feels protective of the young unicorn. When they find themselves near a small
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9.0
The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
Aug 16, 2024This is a beautiful adaptation of a classic series and a great way to bring Unico to new audiences. Younger readers who haven't watched the cartoon won't be lost reading this new series as the beginning sets up Unico's plight with Venus, while this story picks up as if Unico's previous adventures also happened, as is the beauty of a protagonist with memory loss. This title isn't all fluff though, as Sattin tugs at the heartstrings with Chloe's emotional pleas to be useful. There are some questions to be had about what era this is set in as we seem to progress backwards in clothing and mannerisms as the story moves along, but it's a minor note in what is largely an entertaining story. The adorable illustrations and bright pastel colors throughout will definitely appeal to younger readers, so this is an all ages manga that will find broad appeal in elementary libraries. Read Full Review
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