NEWS – Exclusive First Look at Mighty Morphin #10

A New Evil Arises from Zordon’s Past in MIGHTY MORPHIN #10
Discover an Explosive Secret That Changes the Power Rangers Forever in August 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 16, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN #10 from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), artist Dan Mora (Once & Future, Klaus), colorist Raúl Angulo with color assistance by Jose Enrique Fernández, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, revealing Zordon’s long-hidden secrets with dangerous consequences for the Power Rangers and the future of Earth. The ELTARIAN WAR starts HERE in August 2021!

Discover Zordon’s ties to Bandora’s Palace on the Moon — the modern home of Rita Repulsa. When an assassin is sent to disrupt the Eltarians’ efforts to protect an ancient weapon, Zordon is injured in the process and his mentor, Zophram, must make a decision that will alter the future of the Power Rangers as we know it!

MIGHTY MORPHIN #10 features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator InHyuk Lee (Seven Secrets), and variant covers by superstar artists Dan Mora, Eleonora Carlini (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Rian Gonzales (Eternals), and Junggeun Yoon (Magic).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 28 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its 28th season with, “Power Rangers Dino Fury” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and now streaming on Netflix in the U.S.

MIGHTY MORPHIN is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison, Alex Child, and Naomi Franq; Seven Secrets by Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Abbott by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; and the upcoming Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Atreides from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN #10 will be available on August 11, 2021 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

Softcover and hardcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios are available now, everywhere books are sold.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN series and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For more on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 9

On Wednesday, July 14th, Mighty Morphin Issue 9 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown a couple weeks ago.

Will the Power Rangers make the right choice and save Angel Grove? The battle of Angel Grove continues as the team grapples with a seemingly no-win scenario. Will they be able to defeat Lord Zedd and his surprising new ally, or will their home fall into chaos for good?

Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:

“Mighty Morphin Issue 9 packs a lot of story into one issue, answering some questions I’ve had as a reader from early on in the beginning of the Unlimited Power arc. While not a super action-packed issue, this story delves into the consequences Billy has to face for lying to his team, the fallout of life after the dome surrounding Angel Grove and the imprisonment of Zelya/Candice at the hands of Lord Zedd.

All of this story is exactly what I had been wanting since my review of the last issue, and in rereading the past issues the 3-week time skip is no longer a problem for me.

As seen below, the preview tells another part of Zordon’s past as Zartus confers with a Bandorian to surround the Zeo Crystal with an incantation of the Fire of Truth. This explains more of the Zeo Crystal’s origins as seen in the episode ‘Master Vile and the Metallic Armor’. I love that we have an explanation of Bandora’s Palace from the sentai footage and what we already seen of the Zeo Crystal’s story in the Caves of Deception. More context to the lore of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers will be explored in next month’s Mighty Morphin Issue 10 featuring the return of Dan Mora for that issue.

Writer Ryan Parrott delivers many excellent character moments and humor in this issue, touching on all of the main players and side characters. Artist Marco Renna keeps the dialogue heavy issue balanced with great set pieces, interesting close ups and angles, and detailed character art. Walter Baimonte’s (and team’s) colors are bright, with some color gradient backgrounds and fills sprinkled in to emphasize emotion of the character speaking. 

Mighty Morphin Issue 9 sets the stage for next month’s lore focused issue with answers people have been waiting for. A must read if you have been keeping up to date!” 

MIGHTY MORPHIN #9
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli and Sara Antonellini
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Covers: Goñi Montes
  • Incentive Covers: Joe Quinones

Price: $3.99

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 183

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 as he talks all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Eric is joined by Callum of the Lightning Collective Podcast for a new Ranger Nation Spotlight!

The Lighting Collective is a podcast centered around Power Rangers. From the beloved TV show, to the movies, or toys and comics, they discuss it all fortnightly on Sundays.

Currently celebrating their one year anniversary, the Lightning Collective podcast talks with members of Ranger Nation and interviews various cast members of the shows and behind the scenes for Hasbro’s Lightning Collection.

In the episode we discuss how the podcast started, Callum’s history with the franchise, being a fan in the UK and discussing the Lightning Collection line with the newly announced Zeo Cogs 2-pack!

This one’s a banger!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 183 – “Ranger Nation Spotlight – Callum of Lightning Collective Podcast

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NEWS – Your First Look at Power Rangers #9

Your First Look at POWER RANGERS #9 from BOOM! Studios
Discover the Dangerous Confrontation with Drakkon in the ERA OF UNLIMITED POWER in July 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 9, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS #9 from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), artist Francesco Mortarino and Moisés Hidalgo, colorist Raúl Angulo with color assistance by Jose Enrique Fernández, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, in conjunction with the Mighty Morphin series. Two New Series. Two New Teams. The Era of UNLIMITED POWER continues HERE—and only Lord Drakkon, their greatest enemy, can save the Power Rangers in July 2021!

The Omega Rangers return to a Safehaven, but all is not well with the new arrivals. After a confrontation in the streets, can Zack help bring peace… or will a friend’s need for revenge against the Hartunians be too much for one Ranger?

POWER RANGERS #9 features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator Matteo Scalera (Batman: White Knight Presents Harley Quinn), and variant covers by Daniele Di Nicuolo (Seven Secrets), Rian Gonzales (Wynd), and Mirka Andolfo (Mercy).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 28 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its 28th season, with “Power Rangers Dino Fury”, currently airing Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and now streaming on Netflix in the U.S.

POWER RANGERS is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Seven Secrets by Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Abbott by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison, Alex Child, and Naomi Franquiz; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; and Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Atreides from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS #9 will be available on July 21, 2021 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

Softcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios are available now, everywhere books are sold.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN and POWER RANGERS series and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For more on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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NEWS – Power Rangers Fan First Friday July 2021 – ALL NEW 6” Lightning Collection Figures and more

Hasbro just rolled out some MORPHINOMINAL news today during its Power Rangers Fan First Friday livestream with all new additions to the Lightning Collection including the 6” In Space Phantom Ranger, 6” Dino Charge Green Ranger, 6” Zeo Yellow Ranger, In Space Pink Ranger and 6” Mighty Morphin Eye Guy Figures!

Pre-orders are live now at HasbroPulse.com. See below for more product details along with high-res images.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE PHANTOM RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 /Available: 11/1/2021)

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Gamestop

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From DINO FURY back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro!  In the IN SPACE TV series, the mysterious Phantom Ranger aids the POWER RANGERS in their quest to protect Earth, deriving his powers, like invisibility, from his Power Ruby. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE PHANTOM RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, Turbo Navigator weapon accessory, 2 blast effect pieces, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” DINO CHARGE GREEN RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 /Available: 11/1/2021)

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Gamestop

In the DINO CHARGE TV series, Riley, the quiet and disciplined Green Ranger powered by the velociraptor, is a fierce fighter despite being a bit younger than the other Rangers. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” DINO CHARGE GREEN RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without his helmet, Dino Charge Morpher, Dino Saber accessories with blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” ZEO YELLOW RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 /Available: 11/1/2021)

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Gamestop

In the ZEO TV series, the up-beat and athletic Zeo Yellow Ranger, Tanya, radiates positivity, ever mindful of the tremendous power she wields when defending the Earth. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” ZEO YELLOW RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without her helmet, Zeo Pistol, Zeo Blade, Double Clubs accessories with blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display.GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE PINK RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 /Available: 11/1/2021)

Amazon Link (helps support the podcast)
Gamestop

In the IN SPACE TV series, the bold and rebellious In Space Pink Ranger, Cassie, will do anything for her friends, especially when it comes to defeating villainous monsters. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE PINK RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without her helmet, Satellite Stunner, Astro Blaster accessories with blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN EYE GUY Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 /Available: 11/1/2021)

Amazon Link (helps support the podcast)
Gamestop

In the MIGHTY MORPHIN TV series, Eye Guy (Created by Finster) was one of Rita Repulsa’s favorite monsters, sent to Earth to capture an extremely smart child’s intelligence. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN EYE GUY Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, includes separated eye accessory, power blast effect accessory, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.

 

The full stream can be viewed here:

 

Other announcements included:

  • The JADA Toys – White Ranger 2002 Honda NSX Type-R Japan Spec – Releases Fall 2021

  • Legacy Wars adding Dragon Armor Trini – Available now!

  • Power Month starts August 1 with new product reveals every week with different themes.

  • Tiger Electronics Rerelease – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers LCD Video Game  – August 1st

 

They also revealed Dino Fury Toy updates. For the Combining Zords Wave 1 includes: T-Rex Champion Zord, Tricera Blade/Stego Spine,  Ankylo Hammer/Tiger Claw releasing in the late summer to early fall. Wave 2 will include the Mosa Razor and Ptera Freeze Zords next Spring.

As for the Dino Fury 6″ Basic Figures, Aiyon the Gold Ranger and Void Knight are releasing with their accessories and Keys. There will also be an Amazon Exclusive Dino Fury Team Pack which includes the Green and Black Rangers, Chromafury Sabers, and Battle Belt buckle.

Finally, it wouldn’t be a Fan First Friday without a tease. Could the Ninjetti figures be on their way?

Stay tuned to Ranger Command for more news as we approach Power Month!

NEWS – First Look at Mighty Morphin #9

Your First Look at MIGHTY MORPHIN #9 from BOOM! Studios
Discover the Uncertain Fate of Angel Grove in the ERA OF UNLIMITED POWER in July 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 2, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN #9 from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), artist Marco Renna, colorist Walter Baiamonte with assistance by Katia Ranalli and Sara Antonellini, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, in conjunction with the Power Rangers series. Two New Series. Two New Teams. The Era of UNLIMITED POWER continues HERE in July 2021!

Will the Power Rangers make the right choice and save Angel Grove? The battle of Angel Grove continues as the team grapples with a seemingly no-win scenario. Will they be able to defeat Lord Zedd and his surprising new ally, or will their home fall into chaos for good?

MIGHTY MORPHIN #9 features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator InHyuk Lee (Seven Secrets), and variant covers by Eleonora Carlini (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Joe Quinones (America) with Joe Rivera.

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 28 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its 28th season with, “Power Rangers Dino Fury” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and now streaming on Netflix in the U.S.

MIGHTY MORPHIN is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison, Alex Child, and Naomi Franq; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Seven Secrets by Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Abbott by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; and the upcoming Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Atreides from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN #9 will be available on July 14, 2021 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

Softcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios are available now, everywhere books are sold.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN and POWER RANGERS series and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For more on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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NEWS – POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1 Sells Out Week of Release and Returns with New Printing

POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1 Sells Out Week of Release and Returns with New Printing
Discover the Never Before Revealed Secrets of the Mysterious Fan Favorite Ranger in July 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 1, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), announced today that the new oversized special issue, POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1, from rising star writer Frank Gogol (Dead End Kids), acclaimed artist Simone Ragazzoni (Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn) colorist Igor Monti (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and letterer Ed Dukeshire (Once & Future) present the first full appearance of the Phantom Ranger in a story that will ripple through the Power Rangers franchise, has sold out at the distributor level the week of release!

In response to the overwhelming support from retailers and fans, BOOM! Studios has announced POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1 SECOND PRINTING, featuring brand new cover art by series artist Simone Ragazzoni and available in stores July 28, 2021.

ENTER THE PHANTOM RANGER! Answering Zordon’s call, the Phantom Ranger investigates the aftermath of an Empyreal attack. Only to discover their connection to an ancient evil he encountered long ago… which may have finally returned to threaten the entire universe.

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 28 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its 28th season with, “Power Rangers Dino Fury” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and now streaming on Netflix in the U.S.

“We are all answering Zordon’s call today thanks to the phenomenal support from Power Rangers fans everywhere,” said Filip Sablik, President, Publishing & Sales, BOOM! Studios. “Frank, Simone, Igor, and Ed have brought another unique story expanding our understanding of the Power Rangers universe and we can’t wait for even more fans to dive further into the mystery of the Phantom Ranger in EDGE OF DARKNESS!”

Print copies of POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1 FIRST PRINTING may be available exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

Readers can purchase POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS SC, collecting Power Rangers Unlimited: Heir to Darkness #1 and Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness #1, in November 2021. Softcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS,  and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios are available now, everywhere books are sold.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN and POWER RANGERS series and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 076

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 as he talks all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In our Extra Episode for June 2021, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric interviews writer Frank Gogol on his newest comic Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness from Boom Studios.

His other comic works include Dead End Kids (2019), GRIEF (2018), No Heroine (2020), and Dead End Kids: The Suburban Job (2021) — all from Source Point Press. At the time of this episode’s release, Edge of Darkness is available now!

We spoil plenty of plot points in this issue, so make sure you listen to this episode after reading. Frank talks about his personal history with Power Rangers, the timeline of developing the comic, working with artist Simone Ragazzoni, connecting the story to Go Go Power Rangers and much, much more.

GoGol Power Rangers!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 076 – Ranger Command Interview – Frank Gogol – Edge of Darkness

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COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness #1

On Wednesday, June 30th, POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last week.

POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1 – ENTER THE PHANTOM RANGER! Answering Zordon’s call, the Phantom Ranger investigates the aftermath of an Empyreal attack. Only to discover their connection to an ancient evil he encountered long ago… which may have finally returned to threaten the entire universe.

Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:

“Last week Power Rangers Issue 8 released and showed the destruction of the planet Hartunia at the hands of the Empyreals. The second in a mini one-shot series, Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of  Darkness, explores a past adventure of the mysterious Phantom Ranger from 10,000 years ago in a flashback after visiting Hartunia at the behest of Zordon. The implications going forward in the comics universe are monumental!

With the Phantom Ranger being such a popular character among fans and the hype surrounding the issue, Edge of Darkness has a lot riding on it. Fortunately, writer Frank Gogol has crafted a beautiful story to fill in some of the gaps of the Phantom Ranger’s origins with an adventure that continues a plot thread from deep in the Power Rangers comic universe. The story serves as a continuation from Go Go Power Rangers Issues 18-19 where Lady Fienna is trying to escape with a young Rita from the forces of Master Vile. In fact, the first page of the flashback’s dialogue is taken from the last time we see them. Not only do we get a resolution to that plotline, but it reveals some great details and lore in the Power Rangers universe. 

On the artwork side, Simone Ragazzoni returns from ‘Drakkon New Dawn’ and the previous ‘Heir to Darkness’. The visual continuity between these books helps to tie the stories together since both deal with the looming threat of Dark Specter. The detail that Simone brings to the issue is amazing. From the Phantom Ranger and his ship, to gorgeous space scenes and action, every panel is packed with care. Colorist Igor Monti also returns and brings a rich palette of colors that fit with the sci-fi aesthetic of the issue. 

Overall, Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness not only serves as a conclusion to a past storyline and expands the Power Rangers universe, but it continues the threat of Dark Specter. Leaving it for what we know happens in Power Rangers In Space or room for future exploration with that character. More importantly, we get more depth into the character of the Phantom Ranger and opening him up for further adventures. Highly recommended!”

Stay tuned tomorrow for our interview with writer Frank Gogol!

POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Frank Gogol
Artist: Simone Ragazzoni
Colorist: Igor Monti with color assistance by Sabrina Del Grosso
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Dan Mora
Connecting and Wrap Variant Covers: Junggeun Yoon
Villain Variant Cover: Vincenzo Riccardi
Variant Cover: Derrick Chew
BOOM! Studios Exclusive Variant Cover: Ken Lashley
Price: $7.99

POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1 features main cover art by Dan Mora (Once & Future) and variant cover art by illustrators Junggeun Yoon (Spider-woman), Vincenzo Riccardi (Something is Killing the Children), and Derrick Chew (Harley Quinn).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 28 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its 28th season, “Power Rangers Dino Fury”, currently airing Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and now streaming on Netflix in the U.S.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1 will be available on June 30, 2021 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

Softcover and hardcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS,  and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios are available now, everywhere books are sold.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN and POWER RANGERS series and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For more on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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NEWS – Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Dragon Dagger is Back!

Hasbro just announced they are bringing back the Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Dragon Dagger for a second run! The Dragon Dagger will be available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and fan channel retailers nationwide on November 1, 2021.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN DRAGON DAGGER

(Ages 18 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $59.99/Available: November 1, 2021)

Hasbro’s premium LIGHTNING COLLECTION is going beyond its premium line of figures with role play products like the POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN DRAGON DAGGER, the world’s most memorable trumpet knife, aka flute sword! Tommy Oliver used the Dragon Dagger to call the powerful Dragonzord from the sea, and he never even had to move his mouth! With this MIGHTY MORPHIN DRAGON DAGGER collectible, fans can play some sweet synth tunes, mix up the music in remix mode, or display this epic piece of POWER RANGERS history on their shelves. Ever imagined putting a trumpet knife up to your metallic helmet lips, pressing some buttons, and calling an ancient and powerful zord from the depths of the ocean? Well now you can… still imagine it, but while holding a screen-inspired replica of the iconic flute sword itself, the Dragon Dagger! Inspired by the weapon/instrument from MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, this collectible features lights and sounds with premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, along with button-activated light and sound effects including the classic Dragonzord call. Go Go Power Rangers! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and fan channel retailers nationwide in November 2021.

Also this week, on Friday, July 2nd at 11am EST a new Fan First Friday for Power Rangers will be live on Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel!