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Creation & Design

Robotech was created by Harmony Gold USA as a way to adapt three different Japanese anime series into a single narrative, combining elements of science fiction, mecha, and romance.

Early Years

The franchise began with the release of the animated series in 1985, which quickly gained a cult following and expanded into various media including comics, novels, and video games.

Character Development

Over the years, Robotech has evolved from a simple adaptation of anime into a complex universe with rich lore, character development, and a dedicated fanbase, influencing many aspects of science fiction and animation.

Cultural Reception

Robotech has been praised for its storytelling, character depth, and innovative use of animation, becoming a landmark series in the mecha genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
Macross #1
Aliases:
Robotech Saga, Robotech: The Macross Saga, Robotech: The Masters, Robotech: The New Generation
Species:
Human
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
United Earth Forces, Zentradi, Robotech Defense Force
Abilities:
Advanced Mecha Technology, Combat Skills, Strategic Warfare
Equipment:
Veritech Fighters, Destroids, Robotech Masters
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A

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Macross #1
Comico ⋅ 1984
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Macross #1
 
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1st appearance of Robotech

Early English-translation of an anime property, based off of the Macross episode titled The Super Dimension Fortress

[April 2022 - Hawkeye director, Rhys Thomas will direct Mark Canton and Gianni Nunnari’s Robotech for Sony Pictures]

Robotech: The Macross Saga #36
Comico ⋅ 1989
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Robotech: The Macross Saga #36
 
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Final issue

Robotech II: The Sentinels - Swimsuit Special #1
Academy ⋅ 1992
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Robotech II: The Sentinels - Swimsuit Special #1
 
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'Swimsuit Spectacular'

Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #0
Academy ⋅ 1995
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Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #0
 
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Zero issue features a timeline and summary of the events that occurred throughout the Macross Robotech saga

Robotech Sentinels: Winter Wonderland Swimsuit Special #1
Academy ⋅ 1995
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Robotech Sentinels: Winter Wonderland Swimsuit Special #1
 
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'Winter Wonderland' Swimsuit Special

Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #1
Academy ⋅ 1995
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Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #1
 
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Adaptation of a script intended for the follow-up animated series to Macross that was never made

Robotech Comic Book Calendar #1996
Academy ⋅ 1996
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Robotech Comic Book Calendar #1996
 
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Calendar with twelve black and white pin-ups for each month of the year

Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #3
Academy ⋅ 1996
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Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #3
 
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Adaptation of a script intended for the follow-up animated series to Macross that was never made

Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #4
Academy ⋅ 1996
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Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #4
 
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Adaptation of a script intended for the follow-up animated series to Macross that was never made

Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #5
Academy ⋅ 1996
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Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #5
 
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Adaptation of a script intended for the follow-up animated series to Macross that was never made

Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #6
Academy ⋅ 1996
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Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #6
 
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Adaptation of a script intended for the follow-up animated series to Macross that was never made

Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #7
Academy ⋅ 1996
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Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #7
 
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Adaptation of a script intended for the follow-up animated series to Macross that was never made

Robotech: Crystal Dreams #1
Promo ⋅ Gametek ⋅ 1996
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Robotech: Crystal Dreams #1
 
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Promotional comic book given away at E3 in 1996 for a game that was far along in its creation but never released due to the developer, GameTek filing for bankruptcy

Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #8
Academy ⋅ 1996
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Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #8
 
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Adaptation of a script intended for the follow-up animated series to Macross that was never made

Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #9
Academy ⋅ 1996
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Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #9
 
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Adaptation of a script intended for the follow-up animated series to Macross that was never made

Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #10
Academy ⋅ 1996
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Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #10
 
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Adaptation of a script intended for the follow-up animated series to Macross that was never made

Robotech: The Sentinels Halloween Special #1
Academy ⋅ 1996
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Robotech: The Sentinels Halloween Special #1
 
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Story events occur between Robotech II: The Sentinels, Book 4 #10 and #11

Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #11
Academy ⋅ 1996
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Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #11
 
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Adaptation of a script intended for the follow-up animated series to Macross that was never made

Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #12
Academy ⋅ 1996
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Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #12
 
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Adaptation of a script intended for the follow-up animated series to Macross that was never made

Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #13
Academy ⋅ 1996
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Robotech II: The Sentinels Book 4 #13
 
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Final issue

Adaptation of a script intended for the follow-up animated series to Macross that was never made

Robotech #1
Titan ⋅ 2017
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Robotech #1
 
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Cover art by Artgerm

Premiere issue adapted from the '80s cult classic cartoon

Robotech #1
Foil ⋅ Titan ⋅ 2017
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Robotech #1
 
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Variant cover art by Artgerm

Silver foil edition distributed at the Boston Fan Expo

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