SDCC statement – ROBOTECH RETURNS IN CROSSOVER WITH VOLTRON! DYNAMITE PARTNERS WITH DC ENTERTAINMENT, world events PRODUCTIONS, as well as harmony GOLD

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Robotech/Voltron

July 16, 2013, Mt. Laurel, NJ:  Dynamite entertainment proudly announces that they have obtained the rights to publish comic books based on the cherished science fiction anime, Robotech®.  In a unique sub-licensing plan with DC entertainment as well as with the harmony Gold USA, Dynamite entertainment will publish a new series beginning with a Robotech / Voltron crossover event.  This crossover marks the very first time uniting the prominent Robotech cast with the five lions of Voltron, a fan-favorite world events production property.

“Robotech as well as Voltron are two of the most recognizable anime series that defined ’80s pop culture,” states Tommy Yune, innovative director at harmony Gold as well as mastermind behind the upcoming crossover.  “Both franchises have withstood in their popularity today as well as fans have long speculated of an legendary crossover between the universes.  The chance to do so is an honor, as well as it’s a welcome difficulty to build a storyline that works well with key characters on both sides.  most important of all, it’s going to be a great deal of fun with lots of surprises.”

Robotech. From the DC series.

“Robotech is one of the finest intellectual properties ever to find out of Japan, as well as we are so extremely fortunate to be able to contribute to its tradition of thrilling science fiction action as well as drama,” states Nick Barrucci, CEO/Publisher of Dynamite Entertainment.  “We’re likewise thankful to have such fantastic partners on the Robotech journey, DC Comics as well as harmony Gold, and joining us in this incredible first-ever crossover with traditional Media’s Voltron.  We’ve published Voltron for years, as well as this is definitely rewarding to location the two fan-favorite universes together.”

Voltron Vol. 1 from Dynamite

“Skyscraper-sized robots as well as city-crushing monsters are no strangers to the Dynamite gang, thanks to our fine experience with the Voltron license,” adds Barrucci.  “We’ve been the proud house to Voltron since 2011, as well as I believe our skilled creators as well as editorial personnel truly balanced the science fiction as well as area fantasy aspects of that franchise with the human story of its pilots.  We’re extremely excited to continue the adventures of the five Lions as well as the Voltron force pilots as part of the crossover penned by Tommy Yune, as well as recapture the extremely finest high qualities of our previous Voltron series in this interesting new venture.  Robotech / Voltron is a fan’s dream, one we’re thrilled to add to our line of comics!”

A new Robotech series will comply with in the wake of the crossover.

The appreciation for the original Robotech television series, its comic spin-offs, as well as expansive world of extra material runs deep at Dynamite, as evidenced by the passionate reflections of Joe Rybandt, the company’s senior Editor.  “Every day after school, I would watch Robotech as well as I liked it.  liked IT.  most likely for a great deal of the exact same reasons that I liked Claremont’s Uncanny X-Men, in that it was soap opera mixed with incredible action as well as excitement.  Also, it was my very first introduction to episodic television starring giant robots and, y’know, giant ROBOTS.  I’ve gone back to the show every now as well as again, as well as still discover it a rewarding experience, full of fantastic characters as well as incredible design. as well as now, right here I sit, getting prepared to set a new program with the comics.”

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