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NEWS – Immortal Legend Batman: Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, Erica D’Urso, and Dan Mora Take Batman and the Batman Family on a Cosmic Adventure Centuries into the Future!

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Immortal Legend Batman: Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, Erica D’Urso, and Dan Mora Take Batman and the Batman Family on a Cosmic Adventure Centuries into the Future!

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CHICAGO, IL and BURBANK, CA (April 12, 2025) – During his spotlight panel at C2E2, writer Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and fan-favorite artist Dan Mora (Superman, Justice League Unlimited, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest) announced and revealed covers and concept art for a new comic book series, Immortal Legend Batman. Higgins and Mora will also be joined by writer Mat Groom (Ultraman, Inferno Girl Red) artist Erica D’Urso (Captain, Marvel, Inferno Girl Red), colorist Igor Monti, and letterer Becca Carey for this six-issue limited comic book series launching under DC’s Elseworlds banner.

Available for preorder beginning Friday, May 23, Immortal Legend Batman arrives at participating comic book shops and digital retailers on Wednesday, August 27. Drawing inspiration from sprawling sci-fi epics, Japanese tokusatsu superhero stories, classic Westerns and of course Batman’s own rich history, this series continues the proud Elseworlds tradition of exploring the core essence of classic DC heroes in thrilling new contexts.

“Certain projects are the perfect storm of timing, idea and creative team,” said Higgins. “Immortal Legend Batman has been years in the making, dating back to stunning designs that Mat and I first saw from Dan Mora. Obviously, we have a love and appreciation for Tokusatsu, and it’s influence on our books like Radiant Black and Inferno Girl Red. The opportunity to bring that love to a very unique version of Gotham, with very unique versions of these characters, with Mat, Erica, Igor, and Becca, along with our editor Matt Levine, who we worked with on Power Rangers, makes this beyond a perfect storm.”

“Batman is fiction’s greatest hero, and we wanted to find a way to take everything that’s so great about him—his immense determination, resilience and selflessness—and explore it in a totally new way,” said Groom. “So, we’re taking Batman to the stars, turning him into a wandering hero, exploring humanity’s final frontier… and searching out deadly threats he inadvertently released upon the galactic community.”

Many centuries from now, humanity becomes a galactic civilization with capital megacities on multiple planets and smaller outposts on dozens more. To conquer the vast distances between solar systems, humanity tapped into dark matter to bend space-time around spacecraft, from hulking colony vessels to one-man mech suits. In accessing this dark power, humanity broke the barrier between their universe and their universe’s shadow. This resulted in the creation of “Shadows”: mindless, soulless apparitions craving nothing but violence and destruction. Due to the actions of these Shadow creatures, newly colonized worlds were brought to the brink of collapse. But three warriors found a way to access the energy that bound their universe to the shadow universe, becoming “immortal legends”: Immortal Legend Batman, Immortal Legend Robin and Immortal Legend Nightwing!

For more information on Immortal Legend Batman and the World’s Greatest Super Heroes, follow @DCOfficial on social media and visit the DC website at https://www.dc.com. A robust selection of classic new Elseworlds series is available to read with a subscription to the DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription platform (DCUI). For more information and a free trial, visit the DCUI website at https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com. DCUI is not available in all countries and is not intended for children.

NEWS – COMICS PREVIEW – Power Rangers Solicitations for June 2025

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Today, we received the advance solicitations for Boom! Studios Power Rangers comics coming out in the month of June 2025.

There are MAJOR spoilers below, so be warned!

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NEWS – EXCLUSIVE First Look at POWER RANGERS PRIME #6

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Embrace a Hidden Power in Your First Look at POWER RANGERS PRIME #6

New Rangers, New Villains, New Stories

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 24, 2025) – BOOM! Studios, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, today revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS PRIME #6.Groundbreaking POWER RANGERS writer, and scribe behind Darkest Hour Melissa Flores, with returning guest artist Jo Mi-gyeong (Ranger Academy), colorist Ellie Wright, and letterer Ed Dukeshire ushers in a new era into the Rangers Mythos with the new ongoing series POWER RANGERS PRIME! Continuing April 2025.

Ryan’s relentless interrogation uncovers a painful past leading up to Mark’s refugee status on Earth! Can our newfound hero endure the harsh conditions of the internment camp to embrace his hidden power within?

POWER RANGERS PRIME #6 features a main cover by the incomparable Dan Mora, with variants by Miguel Mercado (Thor), Nimit Malavia (Jim Henson’s Labyrinth), Keyla Valerio (Vicarious), Alessio Zonno (I Heart Skull-Crusher!), and a limited BOOM! Studios Direct Reserve exclusive variant by Bon Bernardo!

POWER RANGERS PRIME 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; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; bestselling horror anthology Hello Darkness; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross; Minor Arcana by Jeff Lemire; and the upcoming Vicarious by Ryan Parrott and Eleonora Carlini; and The Creeping Below by Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa.

POWER RANGERS PRIME #6 will be available in comic shops in April 30, 2025. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.

For continuing news on POWER RANGERS comics and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on X.

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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces the First VR TROOPERS Series in 30 Years

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Relationships Put to the Test in POWER RANGERS PRIME #5

The perfect jumping on point for Troopers fans old or new!

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 20, 2025) – Spinning out of Power Rangers Prime comes a brand-new story from returning team of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers veterans, writer Mairghread Scott and artist Sebastián Piriz, the exciting first chapter in the new six-issue series VR TROOPERS! Coming this Summer from BOOM! Studios, in collaboration with leading games, IP) and toy company Hasbro, the ONLY place to get new, official POWER RANGERS comic book stories.

The VR Troopers are the most elite of the Eltarian empire’s human heroes on Earth, but what secrets are the Eltarian’s keeping?  When VR Ryan tracks down a rogue Skug, he’ll come face-to-face with a foe who will change his understanding of VR—and himself—forever!

VR TROOPERS #1 will be available in comic shops in June 2025. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.

VR TROOPERS #1 features a main cover by acclaimed artist Taurin Clarke (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), with variants by James Stokoe (Godzilla), Christian Ward (Invisible Kingdom), and more!

VR TROOPERS 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; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; bestselling horror anthology Hello Darkness; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross; Minor Arcana by Jeff Lemire; Vicarious by Ryan Parrott and Eleonora Carlini; The Creeping Below by Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey; Bronze Faces by Shobo, Shof, and Alexandre Tefenkgi; In Bloom by Michael W. Conrad and John J. Pearson; and When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee by Gus Moreno and Jakub Rebelka. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; Power Rangers Prime by Melissa Flores and Michael YG; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa.

For continuing news on VR TROOPERS comics and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on X.

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NEWS – PLAYMATES TOYS TO DEBUT NEW MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: RE-IGNITION LINE AT TOY FAIR

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PLAYMATES TOYS TO DEBUT NEW MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: RE-IGNITION LINE AT TOY FAIR

Master Toy Licensee for Hasbro’s Long-Running Live Action Series to Showcase New Figures, Accessories, Role Play and Collectibles

NEW YORK – It’s Morphin Time! Playmates Toys will reveal a wide range of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Re-Ignition action figures, accessories, role-play toys and collectibles for the first time at the North American International Toy Fair in New York (March 1-4).

Hasbro’s POWER RANGERS is one of the longest-running kids live-action series in television history with 30+ years behind it and more than 900 episodes aired to date. POWER RANGERS is a globally iconic franchise, inspiring fans since 1993 with its action-packed adventures, teamwork, and diversity. The POWER RANGERS story follows five ordinary teens chosen to receive abilities that turn them into alien-fighting heroes.

The debut of the core line, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Re-Ignition, marks the initial collaboration between brand owner Hasbro and Playmates. This will include an   innovative product line, exciting partnerships and new digital and enhanced content supported by an extensive marketing program designed to engage a new generation of kids.

The core Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Re-Ignition toy line is designed for ages 4+ and will begin rolling out at retail in Fall 2025.  The first wave includes:

Auto-Morphin Figures – With a simple press of the lever, each Power Ranger morphs from its teenage self to its Mighty Power Ranger hero!  Collect all of the Power Ranger characters!  $9.99

Combinable Dinozords – As the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers summon the spirits of their mighty Dinozords, they can take on Rita’s giant alien monsters and come together to form the Megazord!  This incredible combination comes to life when you collect each of the five Power Ranger Dinozords and combine them to build the Battle Ready Megazord in two modes: Tank Mode and Fighting Mode!  $17.99

Power Morpher – Every Power Ranger needs their Power Morpher to summon the spirits of their Dinozord and become the alien fighting heroes that are the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!  This Power Morpher comes with all five of the Power Ranger Power Coins and has over 40 sounds and phrases!  The Power Morpher recognizes each coin and unlocks each of those Dinozord custom phrases and sounds! $16.99

Blade Blaster – When it’s time to take on Rita and her Evil Aliens, you need the Power Ranger Blade Blaster!  Two weapons in one, the Blade Blaster starts as the Power Ranger Blaster and then morphs into the extended Sword that can be used in any battle.  The Blade Blaster comes with over 20 sounds and phrases and includes lights with every blast!  Power Rangers, Blade Blasters up! $19.99

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NEWS – COMICS PREVIEW – Power Rangers Solicitations for May 2025

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Today, we received the advance solicitations for Boom! Studios Power Rangers comics coming out in the month of May 2025.

There are MAJOR spoilers below, so be warned!

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NEWS – Relationships Put to the Test in POWER RANGERS PRIME #5

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Relationships Put to the Test in POWER RANGERS PRIME #5

New Rangers, New Villains, New Stories

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 17, 2025) – BOOM! Studios, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, today revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS PRIME #5. Groundbreaking POWER RANGERS writer, and scribe behind Darkest Hour Melissa Flores, along with acclaimed artist Michael YG (Iron Fist), colorist Fabi Marques, and letterer Ed Dukeshire ushers in a new era into the Rangers Mythos with the new ongoing series POWER RANGERS PRIME! Continuing March 2025.

Relationships are put to the test in this thrilling new issue as members of the VR Troopers and the Power Rangers team go head-to-head in a heated battle! But the VR Troopers attack as a tightly formed unit, revealing the Ranger’s weakness as inexperienced, new heroes… Can they overcome their shaky teamwork to avoid capture? Or will outside intervention be needed to save them from these dangerously skilled opponents?

POWER RANGERS PRIME #5 features a main cover by the incomparable Dan Mora, with variants by Matt Taylor (Deep State), Bon Bernardo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Keyla Valerio (Vicarious), Don Aguillo (Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger Spawn), and Audrey Mok (Archie).

  • Power Rangers Prime #5 A Main: JAN250030

  • Power Rangers Prime #5 B Variant: JAN250031

  • Power Rangers Prime #5 C BOOM 20th Anniversary Variant: JAN250032

  • Power Rangers Prime #5 D Foil Stamp Variant: JAN250033

  • Power Rangers Prime #5 E 1:10 INCV: JAN250034

  • Power Rangers Prime #5 F 1:15 INCV: JAN250035

  • Power Rangers Prime #5 G 1:20 INCV BOOM 20th Anniversary Variant: JAN250036

  • Power Rangers Prime #5 H 1:25 INCV Foil Stamp Variant: JAN250037

  • Power Rangers Prime #5 I 1:40 INCV: JAN250038

  • Power Rangers Prime #5 J FOC Reveal Variant: JAN250039

  • Power Rangers Prime #5 K Unlockable Variant: JAN250040

POWER RANGERS PRIME #5 will be available in comic shops March 26, 2025. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.

POWER RANGERS PRIME 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; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; bestselling horror anthology Hello Darkness; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross; Minor Arcana by Jeff Lemire; and the upcoming Vicarious by Ryan Parrott and Eleonora Carlini; and The Creeping Below by Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa.

For continuing news on POWER RANGERS comics and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on X.

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RCPH Bolt Bites – January 2025

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Welcome to Ranger Command Power Hour’s BOLT BITES article series! BOLT BITES is a semi-monthly to monthly summary of all the news happening for Power Rangers merchandise, fan works, entertainment and other news.

Have something Ranger news related that you found? Are you an artist looking to promote your work? Do you make Power Rangers content on YouTube or Twitch? Drop us a line at rangercommandpowerhour@gmail.com or on our social media channels.

And now onto January 2025’s BOLT BITES.

11 YEARS

Today, January 25th, 2025, Ranger Command Power Hour celebrates the eleventh anniversary of the release of the first episode of the podcast.

I (Eric) just want to thank all of our listeners, supporters and friends of the show for sticking with the site and podcast, especially over the past couple of years. The back half of last year was incredibly draining and busy both personally and professionally. This affected the release of episodes of the podcast since family will always take first priority in my life.

The plan for the future remains the same as I’ve stated on social media and Patreon. Extra Episodes will end with Extra Episode 100 and newer episodes of the podcast will come out when they come out as time and news permits. Right now, the only new stories being told are from the comics, specifically the new series Power Rangers Prime from BOOM! Studios. Future podcast episodes will focus on the comics with interviews and discussions from the Ranger Command Comic Squadron.

Thanks again and here’s to the new year!

11th Anniversary Live Stream

Catch the 11th Anniversary live stream TONIGHT! Unboxing a set of hero props from Heritage Auctions Power Rangers auction.

SPD Emergency!

  • Power Rangers SPD celebrates its 20TH ANNIVERSARY this year! 2025 is also the year that the show takes place. While we aren’t fighting crime in a future time (wait, wrong show…), Executive Producer of SPD, Greg Aronowitz, is sharing daily behind the scenes images. Some of these have never been seen! Below is a gallery of just some of what has been shared so far. Don’t forget to follow Greg on Instagram for daily SPD updates!

A Serious Emergency…

  • A list of resources for those in the area and for those that wish to donate has been compiled by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

FAIR WARNING!

OFFICIAL MERCH

  • You can now order the Super7 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction Figure – Megazord (Lightning Glow) from Hasbro Pulse for $25. The product description reads, “Inspired by the ‘90s TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, this 5.75” tall Megazord features a glow-in-the-dark colorway, complete with glow-in-the-dark Power Sword and Mammoth Shield accessories, and comes packed in collector-friendly window box packaging. This Lightning Glow Megazord ReAction Figure will light the way to a better Power Rangers collection— collect yours today!”
  • On January 17th, ahead of this past week’s London Toy Fair, Power Rangers and Playmates Toys teased the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Re-Ignition collection in a joint Instagram post.

    “⚡ IT’S MORPHIN TIME! ⚡Get ready for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers RE-IGNITION with a new morphinominal collection. Stay tuned for more… #powerrangers”

  • At London Toy Fair it was announced that Playmates Toys appointed Character Options to distribute Power Rangers in the UK & London. Character Options will begin its distribution of the toys from summer 2025. The new collection was first seen at London Toy Fair (no pictures were allowed) at the Character Options booth. This collection should be teased by Playmates during New York Toy Fair March 1st – 4th.

COMICS

  • Upcoming: BOOM! Studios April 2025 solicits are out and includes covers for Power Rangers Prime issue #6 and an advanced look for June’s MMPR: Death Ranger Part One softcover collection.

  • Last month BOOM! Studios podcast, BOOM! Direct, interviewed Power Rangers Prime series writer Melissa Flores and series editor Allyson Gronowitz. Hosts Anthony Mauro and Adrian Lopez dove deep into the creation of Power Rangers Prime with Melissa and Allyson. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, but here’s a link to the episode on Spotify.
  • Speaking of Allyson, November 27th, 2024 was her last day as an editor at BOOM! Studios. It is not known how far into Power Rangers Prime’s run she will be editor as issue three still listed her as editor. We wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors!

GAMES

  • Renegade Game Studios has been teasing the final Kickstarter and expansion of the Heroes of the Grid game, Eternal Rangers. The Kickstarter will launch on January 28th at 10AM Pacific Time. You can sign up for the campaign on their Kickstarter Page. Below are some teases for figures and cards in the set:

UH OH, YOU’RE IN TROUBLE… 

  • Former Power Rangers Samurai and Super Samurai actor Hector David Jr. (Mike, Green Ranger) has plead guilty to battery charges after assaulting an elderly man last year. The sentencing for 180 days in jail was passed a couple of weeks ago. According to TMZ, the judge suspended 135 days of the sentence and HDJ is now only serving a mere 45 days in jail. The rest of the sentence includes two years of probation and 100 hours of community service, notes The Latin Times.

Thank you for reading this month’s Bolt Bites!

NEWS – COMICS PREVIEW – Power Rangers Solicitations for April 2025

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Today, we received the advance solicitations for Boom! Studios Power Rangers comics coming out in the month of April 2025.

There are MAJOR spoilers below, so be warned!

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NEWS – Epic Battles & Familiar Foes in POWER RANGERS PRIME #4

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Epic Battles & Familiar Foes in POWER RANGERS PRIME #4

New Rangers, New Villains, New Stories

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 17, 2025) – BOOM! Studios, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, today revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS PRIME #4. Groundbreaking POWER RANGERS writer, and scribe behind Darkest Hour Melissa Flores, along with acclaimed artist Michael YG (Iron Fist), colorist Fabi Marques, and letterer Ed Dukeshire ushers in a new era into the Rangers Mythos with the new ongoing series POWER RANGERS PRIME! Continuing February 2025.

An epic battle ensues between the new Prime Red Ranger and powerful VR Troopers, but not without a little help from a familiar foe… In a dire moment, Rita Repulsa sacrifices the last of her wand’s strength to create the keys to their survival… but will it be enough to save the group from capture?

POWER RANGERS PRIME #4 features a main cover by the incomparable Dan Mora, with variants by Matt Taylor (Deep State), Bon Bernardo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Doaly (Deadpool/Wolverine), Mike Huddleston (The New Gods), and Haining (Spirit World).

  • Power Rangers Prime #4 A Main: DEC240089
  • Power Rangers Prime #4 B Variant: DEC240090
  • Power Rangers Prime #4 C BOOM 20th Anniversary Variant: DEC240091
  • Power Rangers Prime #4 D Foil Stamp Variant: DEC240092
  • Power Rangers Prime #4 E 1:10 INCV: DEC240093
  • Power Rangers Prime #4 F 1:15 INCV: DEC240094
  • Power Rangers Prime #4 G 1:20 INCV BOOM 20th Anniversary Variant: DEC240095
  • Power Rangers Prime #4 H 1:25 INCV Foil Stamp Variant: DEC240096
  • Power Rangers Prime #4 I 1:40 INCV: DEC240097
  • Power Rangers Prime #4 J FOC Reveal Variant: DEC240098
  • Power Rangers Prime #4 K Unlockable Variant: DEC240099

POWER RANGERS PRIME #4 will be available in comic shops February 19, 2025. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.

POWER RANGERS PRIME 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; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; bestselling horror anthology Hello Darkness; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross; Minor Arcana by Jeff Lemire; and the upcoming Vicarious by Ryan Parrott and Eleonora Carlini; and The Creeping Below by Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa.

For continuing news on POWER RANGERS comics and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on X.

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