BIBLIOGRAPHY

Hundreds of Robotech books and comics have been published over the years, reaching a cumulative circulation in
the millions. Though many are now out of print, popular titles can be found as part of new compilation releases.

NOVELS

The Macross Saga: Battlecry

Robotech #01: Genesis

Robotech #02: Battlecry
Robotech #03: Homecoming

The Macross Saga: Doomsday

Robotech #04: Battle Hymn

Robotech #05: Force of Arms
Robotech #06: Doomsday
Robotech #19: The Zentraedi Rebellion
Robotech #20: The Masters’ Gambit

The Masters Saga

Robotech #07: Southern Cross

Robotech #08: Metal Fire
Robotech #09: The Final Nightmare
Robotech #21: Before the Invid Storm

The New Generation

Robotech #10: The Invid Invasion

Robotech #11: Metamorphosis
Robotech #12: Symphony of Light

The Sentinels

Robotech #13: The Devil’s Hand

Robotech #14: Dark Powers
Robotech #15: Death Dance
Robotech #16: World Killers
Robotech #17: Rubicon
Robotech #18: End of the Circle

REFERENCE BOOKS

The Donning Company (1986-88)

Robotech Art 1
Robotech Art 2
Robotech Art 3: The Sentinels

Prima Books (2002)

Robotech: Battlecry Strategy Guide

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Stone Bridge Press (2007)

The Art of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles

ROLE-PLAYING GAMES

Palladium Books (1986-present)

Robotech: The Role Playing Game

Robotech RPG #2: RDF Manual
Robotech RPG #3: Zentraedi
Robotech RPG #4: Southern Cross
Robotech RPG #5: Invid Invasion
Robotech RPG #6: Return of the Masters
Robotech RPG #7: New World Order
Robotech RPG #8: Strike Force

RDF Accelerated Training Program

RPG Adventures: Ghost Ship
RPG Adventures: Lancer’s Rockers
RPG Adventures: Zentraedi Breakout

Robotech II: The Sentinels RPG

Robotech II: REF Field Guide

Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles RPG

Robotech: The Macross Saga Sourcebook
Robotech: The Masters Saga Sourcebook

COMICS

DC Comics (1984)

Robotech: Defenders #1-2

Comico: The Comic Company (1984-89)

Robotech: The Macross Saga #1-36

Robotech Masters #1-23
Robotech: The New Generation #1-25
Robotech: The Graphic Novel
Robotech 3-D
Robotech Special: Dana’s Story

Blackthorne Publishing (1987-88)

How to Draw Robotech #1-14

Eternity / Malibu Comics (1988-94)

Robotech II: The Sentinels, Book 1-3

Robotech II: The Sentinels: The Untold Story
Robotech II: The Malcontent Uprisings #1-12

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Robotech II: CyberPirates #1-4
Robotech II: The Illustrated Handbook #1-3
Robotech II: Script Book Vol. #1-2
Robotech II: Swimsuit Spectacular
Robotech II: Wedding Special #1-2
Robotech Genesis: The Legend of Zor #1-6
Robotech: Return to Macross #1-12
Robotech: Invid War #1-18
Robotech: Invid War: Aftermath #1-6
Robotech: Firewalkers

Academy Comics (1994-96)

Robotech II: The Sentinels, Book 3-4

Robotech: Return to Macross #13-37
Robotech: [Invid War] Aftermath #7-13
Robotech: Academy Blues #0-5
Robotech: Boobytrap
Robotech: Breaking Point
Robotech: Civil War Stories
Robotech: Clone #0-5, Special
Robotech: Hohsq’s Story
Robotech: Mordecai
Robotech: Macross Missions
Robotech: Macross Tempest
Robotech: MechAngel #0-3
Robotech: Metal Swarm
Robotech: The Movie #1-2
Robotech: The Misfits
Robotech: Romance
Robotech: Star Runners: Carpenter’s Journey
Robotech: Warriors #0-3
Robotech #0
Robotech: 1996 Comic Book Calendar
Robotech II: The Sentinels: Halloween Special
Robotech II: Winter Wonderland Swimsuit Issue
Worlds of Robotech

Antarctic Press (1997-98)

Robotech #1-11
- Megastorm
- Prototype 001: Tigercat
- Rolling Thunder
- Introduction
- Prototype 001: Variants
Robotech: Vermilion #1-4
- Unsung Heroes
Robotech: Wings of Gibraltar #1-2
Robotech: Annual
Robotech: Class Reunion
Robotech: Covert Ops #1-2
Robotech: Crystal Dreams
Robotech: Escape

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Robotech: Final Fire
Robotech: The Sentinels: Rubicon #1-2

DC Comics / Wildstorm (2002-present)

Robotech #0-6 (aka. From the Stars)

Robotech Sourcebook
Robotech: Love & War #1-6
- Little White Dragon
Robotech: Invasion #1-5
- Mars Base One
Robotech: From the Stars
Robotech: The Macross Saga, Vol.1-4
Robotech: Prelude to the Shadow Chronicles

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 DC COMICS / WILDSTORM (1984, 2002- present)

A little-known Robotech Defenders limited comic book series was first published by DC Comics in 1984. Based on the
Revell line of plastic models, this series actually combines mecha designs from Macross, Orguss, and Dougram. It
predates the television series by about a year. The comic was originally intended to be a three-issue limited series;
however, due to poor sales (and reportedly, pressure from Harmony Gold to “clear the way” for the TV series), the series
was truncated down to only two issues.

In 2002, with the publication of the Wildstorm (DC) comics, Harmony Gold officially decided to reboot and retcon the
Robotech universe.

Rather than running a continuing series with side stories as the previous holders of the Robotech comic license had done,
Wildstorm instead ran several limited series. The last Wildstorm publication was the trade paperback of Robotech: Prelude
to the Shadow Chronicles in 2010.
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Robotech Defenders #1-2
Full color, Released: 1984

This two-part comic sits curiously outside the Robotech universe today. Its convoluted origin came about when the
Robotech brand was originally divided between the TV series from Harmony Gold and the model kits from Revell.
Comico and DC Comics acquired competing licenses respectively from HG and Revell. HG has since bought out Revell’s
interest in Robotech and the comic publishing rights now reside with DC.

Robotech #0-6 (aka. From the Stars)

Full color, Released: 2002-03

From the arrival of the SDF-1 to the top secret development of Project Valkyrie, young Roy Fokker embarks on an
amazing adventure that probes the mysterious origins of Robotechnology!

Robotech Sourcebook
Full color, Released: 2003

This comprehensive companion to the new Robotech comics from Wildstorm focuses on the characters and mecha of
Macross Island in the years before the arrival of the Zentraedi.

Robotech: Love & War #1-6

Full color, Released: 2003

Follow the early adventures of Max and Miriya that adds a new dimension to the incredible events that lead to their
legendary alliance! Each issue also includes the fantastic martial arts tale Little White Dragon, based on Lynn Minmei’s
first feature film.

Robotech: Invasion #1-5

Full color, Released: 2004

The New Generation launches into action as Lance Belmont spearheads an expedition to reclaim the Earth from the
fearsome forces of the Invid. Mars Base One features Lisa Hayes and her fiancŽ Karl Riber in a companion story about
the mysterious power source behind Robotechnology!

Robotech: Prelude to the Shadow Chronicles

Full color, Released: 2005-06

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The legendary saga continues as the build-up to the highly-anticipated release of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles
begins! Finally after 20 years, the mysterious circumstances behind the disappearance of Admiral Rick Hunter will be
revealed!

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMPILATIONS

Robotech: From the Stars

ISBN: 1-4012-0144-X
Full color, Released: 2003

Before the arrival of the Zentraedi, experience the mysterious origin of Robotechnology revealed like you’ve never seen it
before! This compact trade paperback collects Robotech #0-6 with excerpts from the Robotech Sourcebook along with
previously unpublished designs, illustrations and commentary.

Robotech: The Macross Saga Vol.1-4

ISBN: 1-4012-0024-9, 1-4012-0025-7, 1-4012-0026-5, 1-4012-0027-3
Full color, Released: 2003-04

The classic comic adaptation of the Macross Saga collected in compact trade paperback format! Each volume contains 6
issues plus various extras including bonus material and commentary comparing the comics with the respective TV
episodes.

Robotech: Prelude to the Shadow Chronicles

ISBN: 978-1-4012-2816-3
Full color, Released: 2010

The legendary saga continues in this prequel to Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles! Experience the events behind the
mysterious disappearance of Admiral Rick Hunter! This trade paperback collects the complete comic book series along
with new scenes and previously unpublished designs and background material.

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 COMICO: THE COMIC COMPANY (1984-1989)

Comico’s Robotech comics consisted almost entirely of adaptations of the Robotech TV episodes, released alongside or
just after their TV airings. Rather than releasing them sequentially, they released all three series at once. Of the 85 TV
episodes, only “Dana’s Story” was not directly adapted; it was later re-published in an expanded graphic novel. The main
reason for this was not to provide spoilers for the outcome of The Macross Saga. Each issue also contains script lifted
verbatim from the show.

The Robotech Graphic Novel was not based on any TV episodes, but instead provided a backstory for some elements of
the TV series. The events of the Graphic Novel also were depicted in the first Robotech novel, written by James Luceno
and Brian Daley.

Though the Comico comic adaptations are no longer considered official continuity by Harmony Gold, the first 25 issues
of The Macross Saga comic series, along with Robotech: The Graphic Novel, was reprinted in four trade paperback
collections published by Wildstorm in 2002–2003.
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Macross #1
Full color, Released: 1984

This first release from Comico used character names such as “Rick Yamata” from the English language version of
Macross before the completion of the 85-episode Robotech series in 1985. One of the hardest issues to find, this comic
adaptation of the “Boobytrap” episode was reprinted as part of The Macross Saga Vol.1 from DC Comics / Wildstorm
with dialog revised to be consistent with Robotech.

Robotech: The Macross Saga #2-36

Full color, Released: 1985-89

Comico continued to adapt the rest of The Macross Saga with the comic issues corresponding to each of the respective
television episodes. Due to the length of the series, issue 36 was also the last Robotech comic released by Comico. These
have now been reprinted as The Macross Saga trade paperbacks from DC Comics / Wildstorm.

Robotech Special: Dana’s Story

Full color, Released: 1988

Though generally considered the start of the Robotech Masters saga, this comic adaption of the “Dana’s Story” episode
was released as a double-length special after the conclusion of the Robotech Masters series. This was timed to avoid
spoiling some events that were unfolding in The Macross Saga which was being concurrently published.

Robotech Masters #1-23

Full color, Released: 1985-88

This second series of comic adaptations of the Robotech television episodes was released soon after the start of The
Macross Saga in an aggressive publishing schedule that alternated between each of the three Robotech series every two
weeks.

Robotech: The New Generation #1-25

Full color, Released: 1985-88

This third series of comic adaptations of the Robotech television episodes was released immediately after the start of the
Robotech Masters in an aggressive publishing schedule that alternated between each of the three Robotech series every
two weeks. Highly respected writer Markalan Joplin passed away right before the release of the final “Symphony of
Light” issue.

Robotech: The Graphic Novel

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Full color, Released: 1986

This highly-anticipated oversize edition was the first comic to cross over elements from the three Robotech sagas. The
prequel storyline began to tie the Robotech universe together as a whole, from the Super Dimension Fortress’ original
mission under Zor, to Roy Fokker’s early tour of duty aboard the U.S.S. Kenosha. The opening segment of the story has
been reprinted in The Macross Saga Vol.1 from DC Comics / Wildstorm.

Robotech 3-D
Red/blue 3-D process, Released: 1987

Comico responded to collectors’ demand for a reprint of the hard-to-find “Boobytrap” issue in an innovative way: by re-
adapting the first episode of Macross as a Robotech comic in 3-D format. Each issue was also bundled with a pair of red
& blue 3-D glasses.

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 BLACKTHORNE PUBLISHING (1987-1988)

The Official How to Draw Robotech #1-14

Released: 1987-88

Years before the fad of how-to-draw manga and anime tutorials, these comic-format guides featured step-by-step
instructions based on Robotech’s character and mecha model sheets.

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 ETERNITY / MALIBU COMICS (1988-1994)

Eternity Comics started with direct adaptations of the Sentinels scripts and novels into comic format. However, they also
began writing additional stories that expanded the canon beyond the initial 85 animated episodes and The Sentinels. Also,
as the series progressed, the writers began deviating from the Sentinels novels, adding new story elements and new
characters. For the entirety of the Eternity run, the artwork for the Sentinels adaptation was handled by Jason and John
Waltrip.

When Malibu Comics was purchased by Marvel Comics, Eternity (a Malibu imprint) was closed. The Robotech comics
license was acquired by Academy Comics, an independent publisher.
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Robotech II: The Sentinels [Book 1] #1-16
Released: 1988-90

Not long before Comico’s final issue of Robotech and subsequent closure, Eternity would launch the longest-running
Robotech comic series. The first book bears the closest resemblance to the proposed TV series, which was edited into a
feature-length special. The initial sixteen issues also roughly correspond with The Devil’s Hand, the first Sentinels novel.

Robotech II: The Sentinels [Book 2] #1-21

Released: 1990-93

Continues the long-running adventures of Rick Hunter and the SDF-3. Of all the Sentinels comics, this segment hews
most closely to the novels, corresponding with Dark Powers, the second Sentinels novel.

Robotech II: The Sentinels [Book 3] #1-8

Released: 1993-94

This series is one of three Robotech comics that ended up being released by two different publishers in the midst of its
run. With Malibu Comics’ elimination of its Eternity label and subsequent acquisition by Marvel, publishing duties of the
Robotech comics are passed on to Academy Comics in mid-1994.

Robotech II: The Sentinels: Wedding Special #1-2

Released: 1989

This two-part story, taking place between Robotech II: The Sentinels, Book 1 #6 and 7, covers the wedding of Rick
Hunter and Lisa Hayes. Note that while Rick’s tuxedo in the comics matches the one seen in the feature-length special,
Lisa’s gown is totally different.

Robotech II: The Sentinels: The Malcontent Uprisings #1-12

Released: 1989-90

Though Eternity’s first spinoff series bears the Sentinels name, the story takes place on Earth following the Macross Saga
and prior to the departure of the SDF-3. This storyline was also released in novel form as The Zentraedi Rebellion.

Robotech II: The Sentinels: CyberPirates #1-4

Released: 1991

Just as anime cyberpunk was hitting its peak, this Sentinels spinoff was the first Robotech comic based around a character
not originally from the animated series. This lead character, Terry Weston, also shows up again in Invid War comic series
and The Masters’ Gambit novel.

Robotech II: The Sentinels: The Untold Story

Released: 1993

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The first Robotech comic marked for “Mature Audiences”, this one-shot expands the debut issue of Robotech II: The
Sentinels, Book 3 with a new introductory sequence and additional story pages.

Robotech II: The Sentinels: The Illustrated Handbook #1-3

Released: 1991

A series of sourcebooks drawing from model sheets created for the Sentinels feature-length special, along with new
illustrations, character profiles, mecha statistics, and other details relating to the comic book adaptation of The Sentinels.

Robotech II: The Sentinels: Swimsuit Spectacular

Full color, Released: 1992

You can’t blame a fiscally responsible publisher for addressing the needs of market demand in a capitalist society.
Academy Comics would continue the buff and barely-clad tradition with a Winter Wonderland issue.

Robotech Genesis: The Legend of Zor #1-6

Full color, Released: 1992

This prequel reaches far back into the life of Zor, the father of Robotechnology, with events loosely adapted from the
novel The End of the Circle. The first issue was released in both a regular and a numbered edition with a different cover,
foil logo, and additional background material. Each issue also included two uncut trading cards.

Robotech: Return to Macross #1-12

Released: 1993-94

The first Macross prequel released after Comico’s highly successful graphic novel, this series juxtaposes events
surrounding the restoration of the SDF-1 on Macross Island with the Zentraedi search for the lost ship. Continued by
Academy Comics in mid-1994.

Robotech: Invid War #1-18

Released: 1992-93

A dramatic take on the Invid conquest of Earth from the perspectives of Colonel Wolfe and Major Carpenter that leads
towards, and weaves into, the events of the New Generation.

Robotech: Invid War: Aftermath #1-6

Released: 1993-94

This alternative post-Invid War storyline, which pits the characters of the New Generation against one another for control
of the city of Belmont, bears no relation to the End of the Circle novel nor The Shadow Chronicles. Continued by
Academy Comics in mid-1994.

Robotech: Firewalkers
Released: 1993

Originally a series of shorts collected into a one-shot comic, this storyline branches off from The Invid War #8 and leads
up to Lancer’s crash-landing on Earth.

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMPILATIONS

Robotech II: The Sentinels, Vol.1: A New Beginning

ISBN: 0-944735-28-2
Released: 1989

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Collects Robotech II: The Sentinels #1-4. Also available as a limited-edition hardcover.

Robotech II: The Sentinels, Vol.2: The Marriage of Rick Hunter & Lisa Hayes
ISBN: 0-944735-76-2
Released: 1991

Collects Robotech II: The Sentinels #5-6 and The Wedding Special #1-2. Also available as a limited-edition hardcover.

Robotech II: The Sentinels, Vol.3: Operation Tirol

ISBN: 1-56398-033-9
Released: 1992

Collects Robotech II: The Sentinels #7-10.

Robotech II: The Sentinels, Vol.4: Mission Impossible

ISBN: 1-56398-048-7
Released: 1993

Collects Robotech II: The Sentinels #11-14. Also released in 1994 as part of a graphic novel set that included volumes 3-4
and a special 1-page insert.

Robotech: The Sentinels: The Illustrated Handbook Graphic Album

ISBN: 1-56398-034-7
Released: 1992

Collects all three comic-format sourcebooks into one volume, plus a bibliography of all material published by Eternity
Comics to date.

Robotech: The Sentinels: Script Book #1-2

ISBN: 1-56398-021-5, 1-56398-036-3
Released: 1991-92

Each volume collects four complete scripts along with selected production storyboards from the Sentinels animated series,
which ended up being released as a feature-length special.

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ACADEMY COMICS (1994-1996)

Academy Comics acquired the Robotech licence from Malibu, as well as Jason and John Waltrip and long-time Robotech
comics writer Bill Spangler. Academy initially re-launched all of Eternity’s then-current comic series, as well as several
new lines. The Sentinels comic picked up directly from where Eternity had left off, with the Waltrips taking over the
writing and art work.

While the academy Sentinels comics were well-received, the other comics suffered from often inconsistent writing and
artwork—both Invid War: Aftermath and Clone were canceled prematurely after their respective writer/artists left the
company. Despite these problems, the academy Robotech comics were often well received by fans.

In 1996, Harmony Gold abruptly revoked Academy’s Robotech license, handing it to Antarctic Press. Academy folded
shortly thereafter.
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Robotech II: The Sentinels [Book 3] #9-22
Released: 1994-95

Continues the long-running series started by Academy Comics. Roughly corresponds with Death Dance, the third
novelization of the Sentinels series.

Robotech II: The Sentinels [Book 4] #0-13

Released: 1995-96

Roughly corresponds with World Killers, the fourth Sentinels novel, but branches off differently with the introduction of
new mecha and technology. Comics directly corresponding with the fifth novel Rubicon were not released, despite a series
bearing the same name from Antarctic Press.

Robotech: Return to Macross #13-37

Released: 1994-96

Continues the long-running Macross prequel series started by Academy. Leads to the spinoff of two other series, Academy
Blues and Warriors. Though Sentinels had the longest run, the final issue of this series bears the highest number of any
Robotech comic.

Robotech: Academy Blues #0-5

Released: 1995-96

A spinoff of the Return to Macross series following the early academy days of Lisa Hayes and the future SDF-1 bridge
crew.

Robotech: Aftermath #7-13

Released: 1994-95

Continues the series started by Academy, while dropping Invid War from the title. The speculative post-Invid War
storyline bears no relation to the End of the Circle novel nor the upcoming animated sequel. The Threadbare Heart story
in issues 7-9 was spun off into the Clone series and publication was cut short during the The Belmont Saga story arc.

Robotech: Clone #0-5, Special

Released: 1994-95

Continues the alternate universe portrayed in the Threadbare Heart story arc from Robotech: Aftermath #7-9, as the plan
to seed the Andromeda Galaxy with clone colonies from the SDF Mordecai is interrupted by a new invader.

Robotech: MechAngel #0-3

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Released: 1995-96

Released during the “bad girl” comic craze, this series focused on Zentraedi warrior Lyss Gruaca, first handling a covert
operation for Southern Cross Supreme Commander Leonard, then tying up loose ends from her own dark past involving
Angelo Dante.

Robotech: The Movie #1-2

Released: 1996

This rare adaptation features the untold story of Mark Landry and the MODAT 5, an armored transforming cycle that
preceded the Cyclone. Based during the period also covered in The Masters’ Gambit novelization, Mark and the
MODAT’s onboard AI must thwart the Robotech Masters’ plan to infiltrate the Earth with a simulagent of war hero
Colonel Andrews.

Robotech: Warriors #0-3

Released: 1995

Spun off from the flip side of Return to Macross #15, this series pitted Breetai against an Invid scientist’s twisted genetic
constructs during his expedition to locate Zor’s battlefortress.

Worlds of Robotech
Released: 1994-96

This series includes Amazon World – Escape from Praxis, Crystal World – Prisoners of Spheris, Cyber World – Secrets of
Haydon IV, Feral World – Nightmare on Garuda, Invid World – Assault on Optera, and Smith World – Sabotage on
Karbarra, each focusing on one of the alien worlds from the Sentinels series.

Macross Missions
Released: 1995-96

Starting off as an awkward fit in Worlds of Robotech, this series was spun off to include Destroid, Excalibur, and
Excalibur: Quaking Thunder, each following the adventures of Destroid pilot Ken Sato aboard the SDF-1.

COMIC ONE-SHOTS

Robotech: Boobytrap
Released: 1996

With this release, Robotech’s first episode has become the most repeatedly adapted storyline of the television series.

Robotech: Breaking Point

Released: 1996

One of Academy Comics’ final books, this wraps up Cadet Lisa Hayes’ storylines from Academy Blues and Return to
Macross.

Robotech: Civil War Stories

Released: 1996

Another one of Academy’s final books, this focuses on Captain Gloval’s days during the Global Civil War before the crash
of the SDF-1, in light of events in the final arc of Return to Macross.

Robotech: Hohsq’s Story

Released: 1994

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Portrays the life of the reluctant Zentraedi warlord Hohsq before the events of the Aftermath storyline.

Robotech: Mordecai
Released: 1996

This alternate universe spinoff of the Clone series features the unusual events aboard the Super Dimension Fortress
Mordecai.

Robotech: Macross Tempest

Released: 1995

This story branches off from events of Return to Macross #25-26, about the same time as Academy Blues.

Robotech: Metal Swarm

Released: 1995

This one-shot special continued the adventures of Breetai and his Zentraedi forces following the Warriors series.

Robotech: The Misfits

Released: 1996

A story of an eccentric Southern Cross squad based in Africa, immediately before the arrival of the Robotech Masters.

Robotech: Romance
Released: 1996

Contains the stories The Stars and the Tears, Two Beers with a Skirt Chaser, and When the Going Gets Tough.

Robotech: Star Runners: Carpenter’s Journey

Released: 1996

Leading off from the events in Robotech II: The Sentinels [Book 4] #9 and the background provided by Worlds of
Robotech, Major Carpenter departs from the Robotech Expeditionary Force and journeys back Earth to join the war
against the Robotech Masters.

Robotech #0
Released: 1994

Not related to the similarly titled release from Wildstorm, features the story What’s Past is Prelude that gives an overview
of the various conflicts of the Robotech Wars, along with interviews with creative teams of Academy’s Robotech titles.

Robotech: 1996 Comic Book Calendar

Released: 1995

The first Robotech calendar to be released in comic book format, years after Ballantine / Del Rey’s more traditional 1988
calendar.

Robotech II: The Sentinels: Halloween Special

Released: 1996

This special issue takes place between Robotech II: The Sentinels [Book 4] #10 and 11

Robotech II: The Sentinels: Winter Wonderland Swimsuit Issue

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Released: 1995

A follow up to the Swimsuit Spectacular previously published by Academy Comics.

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMPILATIONS

Robotech: The Threadbare Heart

Released: 1995

Collects the alternate universe Threadbare Heart story arc from Robotech: Aftermath #7-9 which would eventually lead
into the Robotech: Clone spinoff.

Worlds of Robotech Collection Vol.1

Released: 1995

Collects Invid World, Amazon World, Smith World, and Cyber World, detailing the locales of the Sentinels series. Note
that this volume does not include Crystal World and Feral World.

Robotech Warriors: The Terror Maker Collection

Released: 1995

Collects Robotech: Warriors #1-3 along with the special #0 prelude from the flip side of Return to Macross #15.

Robotech: War of the Believers

Released: 1996

Collects the War of the Believers story arc from Return to Macross #22-25.

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 ANTARCTIC PRESS (1997-1998)

These stories consisted chiefly of standalone side-stories and spinoffs featuring mostly the original Macross Saga
characters. Most of the stories were strongly revisionist in nature, and sometimes involved established characters acting
out-of-character, even occasionally to the point of camp. Because of Antarctic Press’ decision not to enlist the talents of
John and Jason Waltrip to finish The Sentinels (which, by the end of its academy run, was 80% complete, storywise),
many fans are highly critical of Antarctic's Robotech comics.

Most notably criticised was Sentinels: Rubicon, which theoretically picks up many years after the Sentinels story would
have concluded. Those two issues bore no resemblance to any previous (or subsequent) Robotech material, and featured
art that was virtually incomprehensible. Rubicon ended abruptly, two issues into a proposed seven-issue series, with many
fans applauding the decision.

Antarctic’s Robotech license was abruptly revoked in 1998, with no explanation offered.
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Robotech #1-11
Full color, Released: 1997-98

This anthology series launched with Macross Saga stories Megastorm and Prototype 001: Tigercat. Latter issues include
the Masters tale Rolling Thunder, the retrospective Introduction, and the alternate universe of Prototype 001: Variants.

Robotech: Vermilion #1-4

Released: 1997-98

Rick Hunter embarks on a search when fellow Vermilion squadron pilot Hiro Amano goes missing. Also contains the New
Generation backup story Unsung Heroes.

Robotech: Wings of Gibraltar #1-2

Released: 1998

Rick Hunter and Max Sterling visit Gibraltar, an RDF research base in the asteroid belt, and arm themselves with
experimental mecha to combat a new Zentraedi threat.

Robotech: Covert Ops #1-2

Released: 1998

Continuing after the Megastorm story arc, the SDF-1 faces a new Zentraedi foe at one of the moons of Saturn.

Robotech: The Sentinels: Rubicon #1-2

Released: 1998

Despite its title, this short-lived series had little to do with the novel of the same name nor the long series of previously
published Sentinels comics. Slated for seven parts, publication was cut short to two issues.

COMIC ONE-SHOTS

Robotech Annual
Released: 1998

Features the stories The First Person, The Science of Law, and Shop Talk or Why You Should Never Ride Without a
Helmet.

Robotech: Class Reunion

Released: 1998

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Taking place between 6th and 7th episodes of the New Generation, Scott Bernard is reunited with an antagonistic old
academy chum who’s protecting a small village from the Invid. However, Lancer discovers that he may not be as heroic as
he seems.

Robotech: Crystal Dreams

Released: 1998

Years before TDK’s successful release of Robotech: Battlecry, this was the first video game tie-in ever released – despite
the fact that GameTek’s ill-fated Crystal Dreams project never hit the market. Given away at the E3 trade show, this
promo mini-comic features game character Kyle Bartley.

Robotech: Escape
Released: 1998

Takes place after the Frostbite episode. Following his defeat in Denver, Corg is rescued and nursed back to health by a
too-trusting band of humans.

Robotech: Final Fire

Released: 1998

Following Wings of Gibraltar, this Macross Saga tale recounts a soldier’s story during the final battle against Dolza’s vast
fleet.

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMPILATIONS

Robotech: Megastorm
ISBN: 0-96635882-1
Full color, Released: 1998

Collects the Megastorm story arc from Antarctic’s Robotech #1-3 and the Unsung Heroes backup story from Robotech:
Vermilion.

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