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. Robotech: The Macross Saga (1984–1989), #1–36 Robotech Special (1988), #1 (extended version of "Dana's Story") Robotech Masters (1985–1988), #1–23 Robotech: The New Generation (1985–1986), #1–25 Robotech: The Graphic Novel (1986) (prequel) Robotech in 3-D (1989), #1 (a 3D adaptation of episode one of The Macross Saga television episode) Eternity (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. Robotech II: The Sentinels Book I (1988–1990), #1–16 Book II (1990–1993), #1–21 Book III (1993–1994), #1–8 (continued at Academy Comics) Robotech II: The Malcontent Uprisings (1989–1990), #1–12 Robotech II: The Sentinels: Cyberpirates (1991), #1–4 Robotech II: The Sentinels: The Illustrated Handbook (1991), #1–3 Robotech II: The Sentinels: Wedding Special (1989), #1–2 Robotech II: The Sentinels: Swimsuit Spectacular (1992), #1 Robotech Genesis: The Legend of Zor (1992), #1–6 Robotech: Invid War (1992–1993), #1–18 Robotech: Invid War: Aftermath (1993–1994), #1–6 (continued at Academy Comics) Robotech: Return to Macross (1993–1994), #1–12 (continued at Academy Comics) Academy (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