December 6, 2007 - Gunslinger reborn hard coverThis January marks the return of Voltron! Devil’s Due Publishing is proud to announce the release of the VOLTRON: DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE special edition hardcover, collecting every issue of both volumes of the DDP Voltron series as well as the never-before-seen 12th and final issue of this science fiction epic! This 304-page hardcover is packed with bonus materials including covers, sketchbooks, character designs, and features the first and only reprinting of Mark (52) Waid’s “Origin of Zarkon” backup stories!

Inspired by the classic cartoon, Voltron: Defender of the Universe tells the story of five misfit explorers who are sent to the planet Arus to find Voltron, a legendary mechanical warrior split into five robot lions by an ancient curse. Once they reach Arus, they soon discover that there is more to the legend than they had believed! They find themselves under attack from the dreaded Drule Empire under the leadership of the evil King Zarkon. Now it’s up to Keith, Lance, Sven, Hunk, Pidge, and their new ally, Princess Allura to unearth the secrets of Voltron before it’s too late.

The limited-edition hardcover features the writing of Mark Waid (52, Flash, Kingdom Come) Dan Jolley (JSA: The Liberty Files, G.I. Joe: Frontline), Marie Croall and Mike O’Sullivan, as well as art/covers by some of the industry’s top talents including Mark Brooks (Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Fantastic Four) Kaare Andrews (Spider Man: Reign, The Incredible Hulk), Mike Norton (The All-New Atom, Runaways), and more!

Voltron Complete Omnibus HC

Frequency of Publication: Hardcover Graphic Novel

Intended Audience: TR – Teen Readers 12+

Genre: Action, Fantasy/ TV Tie-In

Format: Graphic Novel, approx 304 pgs, FC, Hardcover w/Dust Jacket

Retail Price: $49.99

ISBN: 1-934692-06-9 ISBN 13: 978-1-934692-06-6

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