Voltron: Year One

Dynamite Entertainment’s Voltron: Year One (2012–present) is a six-issue miniseries that reimagines the origin of the legendary robot and its five lion pilots. Written by Brian Smith and illustrated by various artists, this story delves into the early days of the Voltron Force, exploring the formation of the team and the first battles against the forces of King Zarkon. It offers a fresh take on the classic 1980s anime-inspired property, grounding the mythos in a contemporary comic-book style while honoring the source material’s core themes of unity and heroism. For fans of the franchise, it’s a concise, modernized entry point that expands the lore without losing the spirit of the original series.