Voltron comic book issue 1

Can the voltron force rescue allura in time to save planet arus from the looming fleet of zarkon, or is this the end of voltron, defender of. My eyes were seriously watering out of joy while reading. This series takes place between voltron episode 116 the secret of shiros escape and 117 greening the cube. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. The series stars five young soldiers who are recruited to find the title character in deep space, and to use voltron to defend the. Defender of the universe comic books for sale online. This trade collects the first comic book chapter of the epic series airing on netflix.

Together, with the aid of magics long forgotten, they form. When team voltron takes on a dangerous training mission in deep space, coran, princess alluras. Without the pilot of the blue lion voltron cannot be formed. Once all separate issues are released, each storyline is complied into a paperback volume abbreviated tpb for trade paperback. Can the voltron force rescue allura in time to save planet arus from the looming fleet of zarkon, or is this the end of voltron, defender of the universe 32 pages, fc. Legendary defender comic is a series of comic issues published by lion forge comics, drawn by digital art chefs, and written by show head writers tim hedrick and mitch iverson. This book is not a success at all, whether it be the writing, the art, the concept, the delivery, the characterization, or price point. In its most recognizable form it is the story of five young pilots controlling five robot lions which can combine to form the super robot, voltron, to fight intergalactic evil, especially king zarkon who has a lust to acquire voltron for himself. In 2002, comic book publisher devils due announced it had acquired the rights to publish voltron comic books. Battle for the black lion chapter book now shipping. In 1985, modern comics produced a threeissue miniseries based on the lion voltron television show. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and. Volume 3, absolution, takes place between seasons 4 and 5. Ive been in love with vld ever since its release, and im glad theres a comic its a good.

As far as delivering an enjoyable comic, robotechvoltron admirably lives up to the task. Im pretty far outside of voltrons targeted demographic, but i love the show, so picking this up was a no brainer. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Usually between 1984 to 1991 modern 1992 to current. Written by the show writers and published by lion forge comics, they tell episode ideas that couldnt make it into the show. There are a few good examples, maybe even some great ones, but voltron is an example of how not to do it. Great addiction to the collection for voltron ld fans and comic book lovers. The miniseries spanned three issues, all of them covering different. It is a side story to the television series of the same name which was cancelled. Cutting off these resources is the first step toward bringing down the galra. This book proudly celebrates voltrons influence here today and beyond. From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe comes voltron.

Voltron is the shared name of several versions of a giant super robots all descended from japanese anime for us audiences. But zarkon knows somethinga secret about voltron over a hundred years old that could change everything for the galaxy alliance. Soon, they will be known as the legendary voltron force keith, lance, hunk, sven, and pidge five young men entrusted with five powerful robot lions and the responsibility of defending the universe from unimaginable evil. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive. Being a fan of the show, i wanted to give this book a chance, and am glad i did. Legendary defender jamie lovett 12222018 the 2018 golden issue award for best animated tv series 2018 golden issue awards megan peters 12202018. The lion force team faces the return of a mysterious, ancient adversary that could jeopardize the very existence of voltron itself. Legendary defender, volume 1 by tim hedrick goodreads. The galra have long held a number of slave planets in their grasp, and the paladins have devised a plan to free them. One major action set piece clogs up most of the pages of this comic. A mix of official brand history, original artwork, fan memories, celebrity testimonials, and more. A motion comic version of volume 1 exists, featuring voice acting from the shows cast. The story moves forward efficiently and performs its main duties of 1 setting up a reason for voltron and robotechs worlds to collide and 2 putting giant robots on the page. When team voltron takes on a dangerous training mission in.

Voltron is the name of the robot that the main characters pilot to fight evil in space. The comics are divided into volumes, each one running for five issues. The omnibus also features a newly written and drawn issue that was made specifically for it in order to close the previously unfinished story arcs and bring a degree of closure to the comic. Voltron is the name of two past comic book series and one upcoming series published by different companies. Hidden in the depths of the planet arus are five giant mechanical lions. Two of the alltime greatest anime legends collide in one epic saga. It has five known cover variants, and begins its story after the episode rebirth.

The comic spec on this property is limited to the overprinted modern mini from 1985. Volume 2, titled pilgrimage for the trade paperback, takes place between episodes 3 and 4 of season 2. The comic is a great gap filler in between some episodes and tells great stories. Both previous series are based on the television series voltron. Voltron comic books 1985 series all regular issues are out of stock. Voltron comic book issue 1, written by mitch iverson.

When team voltron takes on a dangerous training mission in deep space, coran, princess alluras majordomo, is captured by an ancient enemy. Defender of the unvierse by modern comics, a division of charlton comics, in 1985. The galra have long held a number of slave planets in their grasp, and the. Read voltron 1 from the story voltron, klance by icexangel ice angel with 1,273 reads. Voltron returns to animation this june, and will be back in comics in july. Noticed no one is talking yet about the new comic which is out today. This little gem was originally part of a book tape set and came out around the same time as issue 1 of the modern comic series.

It has five known cover variants, and begins its story after the episode rebirth synopsis. All issues of the comic were republished in the voltron omnibus, which was released in march 2008. But when princess allura leaves with him his true sinister nature is revealed. Lances was my favourite, i gotta say, because i love his humour and his chapter was completely full of that. Volume 1 takes place between episodes 8 and 9 of season 1note counting the triplelength.

Voltron comics voltron store voltron legendary defender. To many genre fans, voltron was the original transforming robotic actions series and introduced an entire generation into the world of japanese style animation. Following in the footsteps of transformers, voltron would follow its campaign of having a tv show, toys, and a comic book to promote the franchise. Legendary defender comes to comics at lion forge cbr. The rise of voltron voltron legendary defender book 1. Page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1 this shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Voltron force genre action, science fiction release information original run april 2012 february 20 volumes 1 issues 6 credits publisher viz kids writers brian smith related media voltron force is a 2012 comic book series primarily written by brian smith published by viz kids, a subsidiary of viz media. If this is a variant of an issue, please use the missing variant submission on the issue in question. This isnt the voltron we all know, but one redefined and reimagined by those he and his adventures have inspired over the years. Legendary defender comics are set between episodes of the animated series. Neither feel out of place in the book and help emphasize this series can get grim without being gratuitous. Jul 11, 2018 the galra have long held a number of slave planets in their grasp, and the paladins have devised a plan to free them. In 2002, comic book publisher devils due announced that it had acquired the rights to publish voltron comic books.

To do this, allura must first find a way to infiltrate sprawl, a group of closely guarded planets that are mined for many of the galras construction materials. Free comic book day 2012 no title indexed table of contents. Volume 1 takes place between episodes 8 and 9 of season 1 note. This ends the first issue as the gn keeps all the to be continued, dividing the issues with cover art and profiles on the various voltron or robotech mecha as depicted in the story. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. It will take teamwork, smarts, and, of course, voltron, to save their friends life. In 2003, voltron made a return in comic book form courtesy of devils due publishing. For nerds, this comic takes place between episodes 8 and 9 of the first season, introduces some cool new aliens, and nicely characterizes the paladins as they encounter an issue when coran tries to give them an old paladin training regiment.