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NEWS – Online Retailer Zavvi launches Power Rangers Store with Limited Edition Coin Set

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Starting today, Zavvi is releasing a limited edition Mighty Morphin Power Rangers coin set.

This coin set is available exclusively on Zavvi, produced by DUST! Collectibles and officially licensed by Hasbro.

Included inside the stylish display box are a grand total of five collectable coins, which feature the distinctive portraits of the team: Jason Lee Scott (the Red Ranger), Trini Kwan (the Yellow Ranger), Zack Taylor (the Black Ranger), Kimberly Hart (the Pink Ranger), and Billy Cranston (the Blue Ranger).

These are limited to only 1000 pieces worldwide and are individually numbered.

To coincide with this release, Zavvi is also running a promotion for 30% off Power Rangers clothing by using the promo code “PR30“. The code “MMPR10” also works for 10% off any in stock MMPR items.

Zavvi also has preorders and merchandise for toys like the Lightning Collection and Super7 figures, drinkware, apparel and more.

COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 10

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On Wednesday, August 18th, Power Rangers Issue 10 will be released from Boom Studios. Our exclusive first look of this issue was shown last month.

POWER RANGERS #10 – Yale, the Omega Rangers’ alien companion, embarks on a solo mission to protect a group of kids from the terrors of Safehaven. Guided by the voice of the Blue Emissary, Yale will travel closer to his destiny… but what does this mean for the Omega Rangers?

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

“Much like Mighty Morphin issue 10, Power Rangers issue 10 is a milestone issue focusing on the origins of a key character while informing future arcs of the story. The focus is entirely on Yale this go around. Yale has been the companion of the Omega Rangers since the start of the new Power Rangers series.

In the first issue of Power Rangers, it was implied that the Omega Rangers let out Yale because he was no longer empowered. However, in this issue we get a flashback to the events of Necessary Evil where we see Kiya release Yale from confinement. We also see other key points in Yale’s life that let us know the troubles he has endured which also reference other past issues of the comic. 

Since Yale does not speak, most of this is narrated by the spirit of the Blue Emissary and feels like a closing chapter for that character. The other side of the issue focuses on some of the children of Safehaven we’ve seen before. How the two stories combine and what happens to elevate Yale to his ‘destiny’ is really brilliant. The writing team of both Ryan Parrott and newcomer to the franchise, Rachel Wagner, makes for a strong outing that makes me wish we didn’t have to wait another month.

Artist Moisés Hidalgo takes over the duties of illustrating from Francesco Mortarino for this issue, continuing his Yale focused pages from issue 9. It’s a nice visual continuity that makes Yale’s journey feel like a bedtime story. The soft lines and shading really work the the colors of Raúl Angulo to achieve that look.

There’s not much more to say without spoiling the issue, so definitely pick this one up when it drops next week!”

POWER RANGERS #10
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott and Rachel Wagner
Artist: Moisés Hidalgo
Colorist: Raúl Angulo with color assistance by Jose Enrique Fernández
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: Matteo Scalera
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Daniele di Nicuolo
  • 1:10 Incentive Cover: Matteo Scalera
  • 1:15 Incentive Cover: Daniele di Nicuolo
  • Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes
  • FOC Cover: Yejin Park
  • FOC Incentive Cover (1:10): Yejin Park
  • Incentive Cover (1 copy): Goñi Montes

Price: $3.99

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NEWS – Power Month Week 2 – New Retro-Morphin Figures and Super7 ReAction Wave 2

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The morphinominal Power Month celebrations continue!

  • This week, Hasbro unveiled the POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN Action Figures: TOMMY GREEN RANGER, TOMMY WHITE RANGER, TRINI YELLOW RANGER and KIMBERLY RANGER SLAYER. The retro figures are available for purchase now in Walmart stores.
  • Super7 is also revealing wave 2 of its Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction Figures. MIGHTY MORPHIN PINK RANGER, MIGHTY MORPHIN BLACK RANGER, GOLDAR, SCORPINA, LORD ZEDD and DRAGONZORD are coming for your personal Angel Grove collections. Available for pre-order on August 12th!

POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN FIGURES

 

POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN TOMMY GREEN RANGER Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99/Available: NOW in Walmart stores)

IT’S RETRO-MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by the classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS TV show from the nineties, the RETRO-MORPHIN figures bring back head-flipping, morphin action! With the POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN TOMMY GREEN RANGER Action Figure, press the lever on the figure’s back and the Green Ranger head flips, “morphing” him into his helmeted Ranger form. Tommy’s Dragon Dagger is included as an accessory as well to add to the morphinominal action. The POWER RANGERS legacy of fun action figures continues, with RETRO-MORPHIN figures for kids and new fans just discovering the awesome action of Power Rangers or collectors who want to build, rebuild, or fill out their collection. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more POWER RANGERS figures and toys, including RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and more. Each sold separately. Available now in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com in Fall 2021.

 

POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN TOMMY WHITE RANGER Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99/Available: NOW in Walmart stores)

IT’S RETRO-MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by the classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS TV show from the nineties, the RETRO-MORPHIN figures bring back head-flipping, morphin action! With the POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN TOMMY WHITE RANGER Action Figure, press the lever on the action figure’s back and the White Ranger head flips, “morphing” him into his helmeted Ranger form. Tommy’s Saba Sword is included as an accessory as well to add to the morphinominal action. The POWER RANGERS legacy of fun action figures continues, with RETRO-MORPHIN figures for kids and new fans just discovering the awesome action of Power Rangers or collectors who want to build, rebuild, or fill out their collection. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more POWER RANGERS figures and toys, including RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and more. Each sold separately. Available now in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com in Fall 2021.

 

POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN TRINI YELLOW RANGER Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99/Available: NOW in Walmart stores)

IT’S RETRO-MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by the classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS TV show from the nineties, the RETRO-MORPHIN figures bring back head-flipping, morphin action! With the POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN TRINI YELLOW RANGER Action Figure, press the lever on the action figure’s back and the Yellow Ranger head flips, “morphing” her into her helmeted Ranger form. Trini’s joined Power Daggers are included as an accessory as well to add to the morphinominal action. The POWER RANGERS legacy of fun action figures continues, with RETRO-MORPHIN figures for kids and new fans just discovering the awesome action of Power Rangers or collectors who want to build, rebuild, or fill out their collection. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more POWER RANGERS figures and toys, including RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and more. Each sold separately. Available now in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com in Fall 2021.

 

POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN KIMBERLY RANGER SLAYER Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99/Available: NOW in Walmart stores)

IT’S RETRO-MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by the classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS TV show from the nineties, the RETRO-MORPHIN figures bring back head-flipping, morphin action! With the POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN KIMBERLY RANGER SLAYER Action Figure, press the lever on the action figure’s back and the Ranger Slayer head flips, “morphing” her into her helmeted Ranger form. Kimberly’s Bow of Darkness is included as an accessory as well to add to the morphinominal action. The POWER RANGERS legacy of fun action figures continues, with RETRO-MORPHIN figures for kids and new fans just discovering the awesome action of Power Rangers or collectors who want to build, rebuild, or fill out their collection. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more POWER RANGERS figures and toys, including RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and more. Each sold separately. Available now in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com in Fall 2021.

 

SUPER 7 – MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS REACTION WAVE 2

Wave 2 of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figures includes new Rangers, new villains, and a new Zord! Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger, Mighty Morphin Black Ranger, Goldar, Scorpina, DragonZord, and even Lord Zedd are all here! So fill up your own personal Angel Grove with all the latest Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figures! Available for pre-order on August 12th.

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SCORPINA
A ruthless General of Rita Repulsa’s minions, Scorpina is more than a match for the Power Rangers one-on-one. This 3.75” articulated Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of Scorpina features scorpion armor detail and comes with boomerang sword accessory. As Evil Space Aliens go, she’s your worst nightmare! So while you shouldn’t think twice about adding the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of Scorpina to your collection, you may want to exercise some caution in where you place her.

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GOLDAR
You might love (or love to hate) Goldar, but no one loves Goldar more than Goldar. This 3.75” Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of Goldar features 7 points of articulation (two bonus points with his wings!), ornate golden armor, and comes with his signature sword accessory. This powerful Power Rangers foe is as proficient at boasting as he is with a sword, so take heed! He’d complain bitterly if he doesn’t get a prominent place in your Power Rangers collection, but the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of Goldar looks so good we know you’ll want to show it off.

 

LORD ZEDD
Lord of all evil and true leader of the Evil Space Aliens, Lord Zedd is as fearsome as he looks, which is really saying something, because…well come on…just LOOK at him! This 3.75” articulated Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of Lord Zedd features highly detailed sculpting that highlights his unique exposed-muscle physique and comes with Z-Staff fighting accessory. It doesn’t get much scarier than Lord Zedd, but have faith in the Power Rangers in your collection and dare to add the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of Lord Zedd today!

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MIGHTY MORPHIN PINK RANGER
Kimberly Hart is part valley girl, ALL Power Ranger! This 3.75” articulated Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of the Pink Ranger features iconic styling from the 90’s TV series and comes with Power Bow & Blade Blaster accessory. One of the original five Power Rangers, you know you’ll flip to add this Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of the Pink Ranger to your collection. After all, you can’t exactly expect to form the Megazord without the pilot of the Pterodactyl Dinozord, now can you?

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MIGHTY MORPHIN BLACK RANGER
Whether it’s practicing Hip-Hop-Kido or fighting off the forces of evil, no one does it with more enthusiasm than the Black Ranger! This 3.75” articulated Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of the Black Ranger features iconic styling from the 90’s TV series and comes with Power Axe & Blade Blaster accessory. Zack Taylor loves being the center of attention, so it’s only natural that the Black Ranger ReAction figure takes center stage in your MMPR collection!

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DRAGONZORD
Once a powerful foe of the Power Rangers, after the Green Ranger breaks free of Rita Repulsa’s evil spell, the Dragonzord becomes a mighty weapon in the fight against evil! This 6” articulated Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction Dragonzord figure features highly detailed sculpting and intricate painting that highlight its imposing nature. With a drill for a tail and fingertips designed to shoot missiles, the Dragonzord is a serious weapon and any serious collector will jump at the chance to add the Dragonzord ReAction figure to their collection!

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In addition to the figure announcements, another poster has been revealed for Power Month. With week 2’s Retro theme, artist David Nakayama created a fantastic image of Lord Drakkon and the Ranger Slayer with the flip head toys. You can click to download a high res version of the poster below. This poster can also be purchased at ShopTrends.

ABOUT POWER MONTH:

Happening the entire month of August, Power Month is a morphinominal celebration of all things centered around the Power Rangers brand, leading up to Power Rangers Day on August 28. For Power Month, Hasbro has partnered with various retail partners, including Walmart, Amazon, Target and its own Hasbro Pulse, to bring fans exciting new capsules, each with a different theme, to celebrate the iconic Power Rangers brand in exciting new ways.

Stay tuned on social (@powerrangers on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) for more news, programming updates and product reveals for Power Month.

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 186

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It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47, @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Cowabunga dudes, dudettes and duderinos! Eric and Zach talk about Week 1 of POWER MONTH, a month long celebration for the 28th anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise. We give our reactions to all of the Lightning Collection Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mashup with Mighty Morphin, straight from the pages of the BOOM! Studios mini-series.

Then, Eric once again talks with writer Ryan Parrott about Mighty Morphin Issue 10 featuring the origin of Lord Zedd. There are major spoilers so make sure you read the latest issue! We take a deep dive into the story and talk about the ideas and inspirations for what happens in Issue 10.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 – Intro and special shout out
0:03:30 – Power Month Week 1 Summary
0:31:12 – Interview with Ryan Parrott for Mighty Morphin Issue 10

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 186 – “Rangers Talk Power Month Week 1 plus Mighty Morphin Issue 10 Interview with Ryan Parrott“

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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 10

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On Wednesday, August 11th, Mighty Morphin Issue 10 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last month.

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!

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

“Mighty Morphin Issue 10 is unlike the rest of the issues in this series, being a complete flashback to the ongoing story of Zordon’s past. Artist Dan Mora returns to illustrate this milestone issue, so you know it’s a big deal. All of the previous flashbacks have been leading up to this – the origin of one of the greatest villains in Power Rangers. 

Writer Ryan Parrott has crafted a bold story, planned from the very beginning of the two new series. In fact, this issue was written over a year ago to accommodate artist Dan Mora’s schedule. With that amount of time, many clues have been built in to preceding issues and once you read this, it will all click into place. While the events of this issue may not be a surprise for some if you have been paying attention, the effect of this story is still impactful and leaves me wanting more. 

The return of Dan Mora is welcome, especially for an issue like this. His style is so ingrained into the franchise, not only with Go Go Power Rangers, but recent designs for the ongoing arc. There was no better person to draw this issue. Of course, the colors by Raúl Angulo and Jose Enrique Fernández give the comic life with vibrant color changes between locations that set the mood for each scene. 

There’s not much more to say about this issue without giving away all of the surprises, but it is worth reading. After this issue and the focus on Yale for next week’s Power Rangers Issue 10, it will be interesting to dive into the next chapter of this ongoing saga. Highly recommended!”

MIGHTY MORPHIN #10
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Dan Mora
Colorist: Raúl Angulo with color assistance by Jose Enrique Fernández
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales
  • Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes
  • Incentive Cover: Dan Mora
  • FOC Cover: Jung Geun Yoon
  • FOC Incentive Cover: Jung Geun Yoon
  • Incentive Cover: Dan Mora

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 077

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It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In our Extra Episode for July 2021, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric, Zach and guest co-host Mason (@Masonmerrell) discuss Power Rangers Dino Fury episodes 9-11. Nothing was Cut Off in this episode and we weren’t Phoning Home in any of the discussion. We won’t pass go or McScary Manor, but we’ll deliver a fresh episode of Ranger Command.

We discuss some news including exclusive figures, exclusive comics looks and solicitations. Finally, in our Ranger Nation Answers segment, our listeners discuss their thoughts on the new Netflix episodes of Power Rangers Dino Fury. We also hash out another listener’s comments about the overall tone of the franchise.

It’s great to be human!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 077 – Rangers Review Dino Fury Episodes 9-11

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro and Guest Co-Host
  • 0:02:55 – News
  • 0:30:53 – Dino Fury Episode 9 “Cut Off” Review
  • 0:42:19 – Dino Fury Episode 10 “Phoning Home” Review
  • 0:58:50 – Dino Fury Episode 11 “McScary Manor” Review
  • 1:13:33 – Ranger Nation Answers

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NEWS – Exclusive First Look at Power Rangers #10

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Your First Look at POWER RANGERS #10 from BOOM! Studios
Discover Yale’s Dangerous Mission in the ERA OF UNLIMITED POWER in August 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 26, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS #10 from writers Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and Rachel Wagner, artist Moisés Hidalgo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), colorist Raúl Angulo (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) 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 August 2021!

Yale, the Omega Rangers’ alien companion, embarks on a solo mission to protect a group of kids from the terrors of Safehaven. Guided by the voice of the Blue Emissary, Yale will travel closer to his destiny… but what does this mean for the Omega Rangers?

POWER RANGERS #10 features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator Matteo Scalera with Moreno Dinisio (Batman: White Knight Presents Harley Quinn), and variant covers by Daniele Di Nicuolo (Seven Secrets), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and illustrator Yejin Park.

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.

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 Franq; 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 #10 will be available on August 18, 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 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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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 185

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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!

Eric welcomes back writer Ryan Parrott to the podcast for our most extensive interview with him to date to catch up on both series, Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers.

What was his reaction with what the writers did for the Power Rangers Unlimited comics? How does Banana Bread fit into Grace Sterling’s plan? What is the Star Trek connection with the Empyreals? All of these questions and more as we take a deep dive into issues 2-8 (and a little bit of this month’s Mighty Morphin Issue 9) for both series.

A huge thanks to Ryan for taking the time to speak with us!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 185 – “Ranger Command Interview – Catching up with Ryan Parrott“

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COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 9

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On Wednesday, July 21st, Power Rangers Issue 9 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown a couple weeks ago.

POWER RANGERS #9 – 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?

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

“After a narrow escape from one of the Empyreals’ attack on Hartunia last issue the Omega Rangers return to Safe Haven, but how safe is it really? 

I really enjoyed reading this issue. After months of galactic searching, the answers are starting to hit closer to the Omega Ranger’s home. It really feels like all of the pieces are falling into place. When dealing with a grand mythology of the Morphin Masters and Empyreals, Ryan Parrott does an incredible job balancing the side stories for all of the Rangers in this issue.

I think the standout is Zack’s story. Zack is put into a very tense situation that forces him to confront his decision from the previous issue head on. Zack’s continuous growth in this series is great to see, coming a long way from self describing himself as the jokester in Necessary Evil. That’s not to say the other Ranger’s don’t get a strong focus, because they do in spades. Jason is left with a decision he will need to address soon and Trini fully taps into her powerful potential.

Aside from artist Francesco Mortarino’s usual stunning art mixing action and character emotion, Moisés Hidalgo from the end run of the MMPR comic returns for a few guest pages. As seen in the preview below, this is a mini side story that sets up the focus for upcoming Issue 10’s Yale focused issue. I have always loved Hidalgo’s storybook look and this is no different. The end of the issue is particularly haunting and drawn beautifully with no dialogue needed. 

This issue is highly recommended.”

POWER RANGERS #9
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino and Moisés Hidalgo (pages 6-7, 20-22)
Colorist: Raúl Angulo with color assistance by Jose Enrique Fernández
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Matteo Scalera
Legacy Cover: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Morphing Variant: Goñi Montes
Price: $3.99

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