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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 223

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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!

*Note – Make sure to read both MMPR 116 and PRU: The Morphin Masters (out now) before listening to this episode*

In this episode, Eric welcomes both Ryan Parrott and Rachel Wagner to the podcast to discuss Power Rangers Unlimited: The Morphin Masters.

Ryan is best known in Ranger Nation as the writer for Boom Studios’ Go Go Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, both MMPR vs.TMNT miniseries,and now The Morphin Masters. His other works include Aftershock’s Dead Day, Image’s ongoing Rogue Sun and the upcoming The Infernals.

Rachel Wagner is a writer that has worked on television shows such as ‘Preacher,’ ‘CSI:NY,’ ‘Physical,’ ‘Revolution,’ ‘Patient Zero,’ ‘Saints and Sinners,’ and ‘About a Boy.’ Additionally, she has written for BOOM! Studios and Image, developed projects for Robert Zemeckis, Marc Forster and Jerry Bruckheimer and has been nominated for Saturn and AOF Fest awards. She is no stranger to Power Rangers having co-wrote Power Rangers issue #10 with Ryan, the short story “The Price of Ambition” in Go Go Power Rangers Book One Deluxe Edition and “The Morphin Masters”.

We talk about the timeline for the comic coming together, Rachel’s influences, incorporating the lore surrounding Power Rangers Universe, Daniel Bayliss’ artwork and more…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 223 – “Ranger Command Interview – Power Rangers Unlimited: The Morphin Masters with Ryan Parrott and Rachel Wagner”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro – Rachel’s Power Rangers experience, story conception
  • 0:09:16 – About Lord Drakkon, Buddy Cops, and Blue Emissary
  • 0:22:17 – Planning, the artwork, the ending
  • 0:30:28 – Favorite Moments of the issue, Peace for Ranger Slayer and her future
  • 0:43:38 – Final thoughts on the issue, Rachel’s work on past Power Rangers stories
  • 0:50:20 – Closing – Plugs and Upcoming conventions and projects

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 216

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Originally recorded on May 13th, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Eric is once again joined by special guest co-hosts Tyler MC (@stormbreakerer), Ro (@RoliverQueen_) from the Comics Code UH-thority Podcast (@ComicsUhthority), Dr. Ben (@doctorbenMD), and Callum of the Lightning Collective Podcast (@prlcollective) to continue our review of Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comics.

In this episode we review the Charge to 100 arc and the Free Comic Book Day issue of Ranger Academy.

Let’s Squadron up!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 216 – “Ranger Merch Review: Boom Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 15: Charge to 100 and Ranger Academy”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro, Boom! Studios 30th Anniversary Kickstarter Aftermath
  • 0:16:51 – Amy Jo Johnson’s new comic series
  • 0:28:13 – June and July 2023 Comic Solicitations
  • 0:51:20 – Ranger Academy FCBD Review
  • Charge to 100 Review
    • 1:18:16 – Mighty Morphin Issues 17-20 – “Rocky just wants to save the world and everyone else wants a new command center”
    • 1:35:49 – Power Rangers Issues 17-20 – “The Omegas are going to save the Universe, by counting down to Andros. The Funeral.”
    • 1:50:39 – Mighty Morphin Issues 21-22 – “Forever Pink”
    • 2:02:33 – Power Rangers Unlimited: Countdown to Ruin
    • 2:13:27 – Power Rangers Unlimited: Death Ranger
    • 2:19:07 – Power Rangers Issues 21-22 – “The Death Ranger Strikes Back”
  • 2:24:36 – Closing and Plugs

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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II Issue 5

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On Wednesday, May 3rd, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II Issue 5 was released from Boom Studios. Below you will find a preview of the issue as well as the main cover and variants.

FINAL ISSUE. Forbidden alliances collide as radically enhanced, mind blowing Zord combinations battle it out! Reunited friends face Krang as a true force to be reckoned with–but will it be enough to send him back to Dimension X?

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

“MMPR / TMNT II Issue 5 drops just shy of three years to the end of the first miniseries back in 2020. A lot has changed in three years: not only has the comics industry (mostly) recovered from the slowdowns of the pandemic, but writer Ryan Parrott and artist Dan Mora are better than they have ever been.

And just like the last miniseries, MMPR / TMNT II has maintained the staples of Power Rangers: fun dialogue, intense fights and quite a few surprises. Also… merchandising. Look, it’s no secret that Power Rangers is all about selling toys. The first mini-series gave us the Turtle Rangers, Shredder’s Green Ranger and a new Tommy and Foot soldier. Now, we get Mutant Rangers and the all new Dimension-X Rangers. Please Hasbro… fast track these to the Lightning Collection!

With the inclusion of General Krang to the mini-series comes the revelation in the miniseries that Dimension-X also had a team of Power Rangers. Rita used the Pink Dimension-X Morpher to turn Casey against all of his friends in the issue, not just a double agent, but fully mind controlled. This brings another layer of battle to an already packed issue. Not only do we get Rita and Casey against the Turtles’ Dimension-X forms, but Krang’s corrupted Dino Megazord versus Green Ranger Shredder’s Dragonzord and Alpha 5, yes, Alpha 5 piloting the Megazord-sized Metalhead!

Dan Mora’s art shines throughout this miniseries, but particularly in this issue. With multiple fights, both large and small, each panel is dynamic and all of the smallest details make every page pop with action. Ryan Parrott’s writing has amazing quips, great characterization and he knows the formula of what makes Power Rangers what it has been for 30 years. However, the formula is almost the same as the end of the previous crossover. You have the Dragonzord and Metalhead right there… you know what’s coming. There is a twist to the mega-sized fight however, with an interesting solution that involves the Mutant Rangers’ abilities and enforces Power Rangers’ biggest lesson: teamwork.

Fortunately, the issue ends with more character interactions and a solidifying friendship of the human and turtle teens. And… an intriguing setup for a THIRD crossover. For those readers that thought April got the short end of the bo-staff this miniseries, don’t worry – Ryan has you covered.

Let’s hope it doesn’t take another three years for the next one…”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 209

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It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Once again we are welcoming back Mat Groom (@MathewGroom) to the podcast. He’s best known in Ranger Nation as one of the hosts of the Ranger Danger  (@rangerdcast) podcast and writer for Mighty Morphin from BOOM! Studios.

He’s also the creator and writer for Inferno Girl Red, originally funded through KickStarter; as well as the co-creator and writer for Self/Made from Image Comics and co-writer with Kyle Higgins on The Rise of Ultraman, The Trials of Ultraman and the current The Mystery of Ultraseven for Marvel Comics.

Eric sits down virtually with Mat to discuss his half of the Charge to 100 event. Mat answers a bunch of listener questions and gives behind the scenes perspectives on Rocky’s story arc and Kim’s “Forever Pink” moment.

This episode covers issues Mighty Morphin issues 17-22 There are major spoilers, so make sure you read the latest issues!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 209 – “Ranger Command Interview – Mighty Morphin 17-22 with Mat Groom”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 208

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It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Eric is joined by special guest co-host James (@MarshLandMullum) from Mostly Speakin’ Sentai (@MSSPod) to review the comic crossover event of the year, GODZILLA vs. MIGHTY MORPHIN’ POWER RANGERS!

From IDW and BOOM! Studios: When Rita Repulsa uses an ancient artifact to transport herself to a universe without Power Rangers, she finds herself in a world with aliens, kaiju, and… Godzilla! Hoping to annihilate this new foe, Rita hurls her own terrible creatures into battle. But she never expects that the Rangers have followed her to this alternate reality, pitting the Dinozords themselves head-to-head with the King of the Monsters!

We go through all five issues of the mini-series and break down the highs, lows and all the juicy Kaiju details!

Do we bleep the Gee or the Dee?

A special thanks to James from Marshland Media for editing this episode and podcast sponsor, Darling Homebody. Check out the Darling Homebody Shopping Network live on December 1st, 2022 at 6pm CST!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 208 – “Ranger Merch Review: Boom Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 14: Godzilla vs. MMPR with James from Mostly Speakin’ Sentai”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Bloopers, Intro, Brought to You By Darling Homebody Shopping Network
  • 0:06:44 – Comic News
  • 0:07:32 – Initial Godzilla talk
  • 0:09:05 – Godzilla vs. MMPR Behind The Scenes, IDW Press
  • 0:14:48 – Overall Premise of the series, Creative Team
  • 0:18:38 – Kaiju List
  • 0:23:32 – Series Trivia
  • 0:24:56 – Issue 1
  • 0:36:21 – Issue 2
  • 0:47:26 – Issue 3
  • 0:57:15 – Issue 4
  • 1:07:22 – Issue 5
  • 1:11:39 – Last Page Speculations
  • 1:24:37 – Closing out and Goodbyes

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 206

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It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Eric is once again joined by special guest co-hosts Tyler MC (@stormbreakerer), Ro (@RoliverQueen_) from the Comics Code UH-thority Podcast (@ComicsUhthority), Dr. Ben (@doctorbenMD), and Callum of the Lightning Collective Podcast (@prlcollective) to continue our review of Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comics.

In this episode we review the Power Rangers Universe miniseries.

Let’s Squadron up!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 206 – “Ranger Merch Review: Boom Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 13: Power Rangers Universe”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro, podcast talk, Dino Fury and Cosmic Fury hype
  • 0:06:17 – Power Rangers Universe Overview
  • 0:09:27 – PRU Creative Team talk and overall scores / impressions
  • 0:25:30 – Cover variant talk
  • 0:31:49 – Ending Emissary talk – writer’s explanation and inconsistencies
  • 0:57:13 – Driving away potential readers, where are the suits?
  • 1:10:32 – Character Guide, personalities and artwork
  • 1:29:55 – What could have improved, Melissa Flores run to acknowledge PRU?
  • 1:40:56 – Overall Love for PR Comics, online vitriol / criticisms, circling back to PRU, Phantom Ranger satisfaction?
  • 1:52:23 – Tyler MC had to leave, Final overall thoughts, online fanbase is only a small subsection
  • 2:02:54 – A special guest review, Ranger Nation Answers

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 205

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It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Eric is back with writer Ryan Parrott (@ThatRyanParrott) to discuss the Charge to 100 event and his final regular issue, the milestone Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 100. Ryan answers a bunch of listener questions and gives behind the scenes perspectives on how the event came together.

This episode covers issues Power Rangers issues 17-22 and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 100. There are major spoilers, so make sure you read the latest issues!

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A special thanks to James from Marshland Media for editing this episode and podcast sponsor, Darling Homebody. Check out the Darling Homebody Shopping Network live on December 1st, 2022 at 6pm CST!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 205 – “Ranger Command Interview – Charge to 100 with Ryan Parrott”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro, Convention Catch-up and Rogue Sun Choose Your Own Adventure discussion
  • 0:12:40 – Going back down to one book with Power Rangers 17, Collaborating with Mat Groom
  • 0:16:00 – Fan Questions – Kiya and Grace / Quantum Leap / What would make Ryan come back?
  • 0:30:35 – Fan Questions – Silver Omega Ranger? / Countdown to Ruin tie-in / the Original pitch for Go Go / Writing MMPR Black – Zack and Adam
  • 0:48:00 – Fan Questions – Zack and Trini / Writing for Character’s Personalities
  • 0:58:05 – Power Rangers 17/18 – Pairings and shifting stories
  • 1:02:15 – Power Rangers 19 – Journey growing up / Andros’ covert suit / Why Jason’s Mom?
  • 1:09:55 – Power Rangers 20 – Catching up with Ernie / Reconnecting with Mighty Morphin team
  • 1:14:30 – Power Rangers 21/22 – Morpher Talk / Are they dead? / Omega Gold powers
  • 1:23:50 – MMPR 100 – How the issue came together
  • 1:29:50 – MMPR 100 – Fan Questions – Trini as Leader / Jason retiring and the voicemail / Death Ranger Questions
  • 1:37:55 – MMPR 100 – Fan Questions – What Ryan wishes he could have added and what couldn’t fit
  • 1:40:00 – Megazord Combinations – Dragon Thunderzord and the Ultra Gold Omegazord
  • 1:45:25 – Tommy and Jason, Andros’ Redemption
  • 1:48:45 – Final Thoughts, Fans and Thanks
  • 1:57:45 – Sponsor: Darling Homebody / Outro

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 198

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It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Eric is joined by special guest co-hosts Tyler MC (@stormbreakerer), Ro (@RoliverQueen_) from the Comics Code UH-thority Podcast (@ComicsUhthority), Dr. Ben (@doctorbenMD), and Callum of the Lightning Collective Podcast (@prlcollective) to continue our review of Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin’ and Power Rangers comics. In this episode we review the recent Eltarian War arc.

We also discuss a little bit about Power Rangers Universe, Charge to 100 speculation and more!

Yale is just cool, ok?

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 198 – “Ranger Merch Review: Boom Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 12: The Eltarian War”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro and Lightning Collection
  • 0:12:00 – Some brief Power Rangers Universe discussion
  • 0:16:00 – Dark Specter and Charge to 100 speculation
  • 0:24:34 – Review of The Eltarian War
  • 0:57:42 – Praise for the artists, colorists and letterer
  • 1:06:31 – Where’s the comic’s promotion? Toys?
  • 1:18:52 – Circling back to Drakkon
  • 1:27:40 – Overall Final Thoughts
  • 1:51:10 – Ranger Nation Answers and wrap-up

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NEWS – A Mysterious New Threat Emerges in POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #5

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A Mysterious New Threat Emerges in POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #5
Discover the Dangerous Side of the Morphin Master Teens’ Powers in April 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 20, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #5, from acclaimed writer Nicole Andelfinger (Dragon Prince: Bloodmoon Huntress), artist Simone Ragazzoni (Odessa), colorist Mattia Iacono, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, that will delve into the deepest origins of the Power Rangers, exploring the hidden secrets of the universe like never before!

On the Masterforge, the Morphin Master Teens and the Morphinaut feel the aftershock of the smoking crater on Earth’s surface. At the mysterious crash site, their new powers and skillsets are put to the test against a horde of Foot Soldiers! But what happens when their powers start to fail… and even begin to turn against them?

POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #5 features main cover and incentive variant art by Dan Mora (Once & Future) and variant cover art by illustrators Kath Lobo (Power Rangers), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Michal Ivan (Magic), and Audrey Mok (Silk).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with over 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” the series launched its 29th overall season in March with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” airing exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #5 will be available on April 27, 2022 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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NEWS – The Rangers are Dealt a Deadly Choice in POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #4

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The Rangers are Dealt a Deadly Choice in POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #4
Discover the Battle for the Masterforge and the Morphin Master Teens’ Lives in March 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 18, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #4, from acclaimed writer Nicole Andelfinger (Dragon Prince: Bloodmoon Huntress), artist Simone Ragazzoni (Odessa), colorist Mattia Iacono, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, that will delve into the deepest origins of the Power Rangers, exploring the hidden secrets of the universe like never before!

While the teens struggle with burnout from raw Grid Energy, the General offers them and the Morphinaut a deadly choice, even as they threaten to take the last remaining Arch. Will the Morphin Master teens find a way to stabilize their Grid Energy and help the Morphinaut survive the ensuing battle?

POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #4 features main cover and incentive variant art by Dan Mora (Once & Future) and variant cover art by illustrators Keyla Valerio (Mighty Morphin), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Jeff Dekal (Catwoman), and Helena Masellis (Stray Dogs).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with over 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series will celebrate its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” airing exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #4 will be available on March 23, 2022 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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