In some exciting news for fans of classic anime, Dynamite Entertainment has announced that it will be teaming up with DC Comics, World Events Productions, and Harmony Gold to produce a new Robotech/Voltron crossover event.
According to Dynamite, the partnership is part of a sub-licensing agreement that will see the Robotech cast cross paths with the five-member Voltron team for the first time ever. Both series were big hits during the 1980s and the agreement comes just in time for the 30sup>th anniversary of Voltron‘s debut in the U.S.
“Robotech and Voltron are two of the most recognizable anime series that defined ’80s pop culture,” says Tommy Yune, creative director at Harmony Gold and the architecht of the upcoming crossover. “Both franchises have endured in their popularity today and fans have long speculated of an epic crossover between the universes. The opportunity to do so is an honor, and it’s a welcome challenge to construct a storyline that works well with key characters on both sides. Most important of all, it’s going to be a lot of fun with plenty of surprises.”
“Robotech is one of the finest intellectual properties ever to come out of Japan, and we are so very fortunate to be able to contribute to its legacy of thrilling science fiction action and drama,” says CEO and Publisher of Dynamite Entertainment, Nick Barrucci. “We’re also thankful to have such great partners on the Robotech journey, DC Comics and Harmony Gold, and joining us in this incredible first-ever crossover with Classic Media‘s Voltron. We’ve published Voltron for years, and this is definitely rewarding to place the two fan-favorite universes together.”
“Skyscraper-sized robots and city-crushing monsters are no strangers to the Dynamite gang, thanks to our fine experience with the Voltron license,” continues Barrucci. “We’ve been the proud home to Voltron since 2011, and I think our talented creators and editorial staff really balanced the science fiction and space fantasy elements of that franchise with the human story of its pilots. We’re very excited to continue the adventures of the Five Lions and the Voltron Force pilots as part of the crossover penned by Tommy Yune, and recapture the very best qualities of our previous Voltron series in this exciting new venture. Robotech/Voltron is a fan’s dream, one we’re thrilled to add to our line of comics!”
Aside from adding content to Dynamite‘s already extensive Voltron collection, the crossover will spin out into a new Robotech series once it concludes. As of press time, no artist or launch dates have been announced, but expect more details to be unveiled at this weekend’s Comic-Con. We’ll keep you updated as the story unfolds.
