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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces Power Rangers Free Comic Book Release Rescheduled for July 2020

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BOOM! Studios Announces Power Rangers and Lumberjanes Free Comic Book Releases Rescheduled for July and August 2020

Discover the Beginning of  Can’t-Miss New Epics Featuring the Power Rangers and Lumberjanes For Free

LOS ANGELES, CA (June 18, 2020) – BOOM! Studios announced today the release dates for FCBD 2020 POWER RANGERS: RANGER SLAYER and FCBD 2020 LUMBERJANES: FAREWELL TO SUMMER, as part of the newly announced comic book industry event Free Comic Book Summer and both kicking off can’t-miss events in their respective series.

In FCBD 2020 POWER RANGERS: RANGER SLAYER, meet the Ranger Slayer – AKA Kimberly Hart, the Pink Mighty Morphin Power Ranger, from the alternate universe ruled by Lord Drakkon! Discover her full origin story, collected together for the first time with content from Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers #9-12 and the exclusive short story from the sold-out Shattered Grid Deluxe Edition. This is the perfect jumping-on point for any new fan and the final page holds a surprise appearance that will lead to one of the biggest moments in Power Rangers history! Available in stores on July 15, 2020, one week before the release of Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1.

 

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FCBD 2020 LUMBERJANES: FAREWELL TO SUMMER is an all-new free comic book special written and illustrated by acclaimed comics creators including Aubrey Aiese, Dozerdraws, Maarta Laiho, Casey Nowak, polterink, Sarah Stern, and co-creator and original Lumberjanes artist Brooklyn Allen, with a special preview of the historic Lumberjanes event, The End of Summer, which launches in Lumberjanes #73. Available on August 5, 2020, a month before the release of Lumberjanes #73.

“Get ready for the launch of not one but TWO brand new exciting new events from BOOM! Studios with free issues of Power Rangers and Lumberjanes to kick each storyline off in momentous fashion,” said Filip Sablik, President of Publishing & Marketing, BOOM! Studios. “We’re thrilled to bring the magic of Free Comic Book Day to comic shops throughout this summer with two of our biggest franchises, perfect to draw in new readers and in support of comic shops everywhere.”

Print copies of FCBD 2020 POWER RANGERS: RANGER SLAYER and FCBD 2020 LUMBERJANES: FAREWELL TO SUMMER will be available for FREE exclusively at participating local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), in July and August 2020 respectively. Retailers will be able to adjust their previous orders for both FCBD 2020 POWER RANGERS: RANGER SLAYER and FCBD 2020 LUMBERJANES: FAREWELL TO SUMMER through the normal Final Order Cutoff process ahead of release.

For more FCBD news and updates, visit www.freecomicbookday.com and become a fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram!

For continuing news on BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and @boomstudios on Twitter.

About BOOM! Studios

BOOM! Studios was founded by Ross Richie in 2005 with the singular focus of creating world-class comic book and graphic novel storytelling for all audiences. Through the development of four distinct imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia—BOOM! has produced award-winning original work, including Lumberjanes, Once & Future, Something is Killing The Children, Giant Days, and Mouse Guard, while also breaking new ground with established licenses such as Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Firefly, WWE, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Cartoon Network, and The Jim Henson Company properties. BOOM! will also bring their original series to life through unique first-look relationships with 20th Century for film and with Netflix for TV. Please visit www.boom-studios.com for more information.

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 161

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Black Lives Matter

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 the wake of the death of George Floyd and the protests across the country, Eric talks with Ro (@RoliverQueen_), Ash (@TheMacabreChap), Five (@SentaiFive), Von (@MrCooper92) from the Leg10n of Boom (@Leg10nOfBoom) and Lee (@PirateMonkie) about why Black Lives Matter and why representation is important in the Power Rangers fandom.

How has watching and growing up with Power Rangers shaped our values? What lessons have we learned or need to improve on? Which Power Rangers represent us? What can the fandom do to rise up and take action against injustice?

Then, in our Ranger Nation Answers segment, we read the responses as to what Power Rangers character do our listeners feel most represents them.

Finally, here are some resources mentioned in the episode. Thank you for listening!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 161 – “Rangers Talk About Black Lives Matter and Why Representation Matters”

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

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On Wednesday, June 17th, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Issue 5 will be released from Boom Studios. Below you will find a preview of the issue as well as the main cover and variants.

It’s the ultimate showdown between the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, up against the joint forces of Rita Repulsa and Shredder! Cowabunga!

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

“MMPR / TMNT Issue 5 drops almost three months to the day of the previous issue. With everything happening in the world, comics are now more than ever an escape. The entire run of this series has been fun, full of energy and completely nostalgic. With new Megazord designs, Turtle Rangers and Ninja Rangers, this miniseries has felt like emptying a 90’s toybox and playing with the actions figures.

The art really shines in the issue, with a bright daytime setting in Central Park for the Megazord fight. It is a stark contrast to previous issues set at night and in the dark recesses of the Technodrome. This highlights the artwork of Simone di Meo, which we think is his best work to date for Power Rangers. Colorist Walter Baiamonte uses a very warm color scheme for most of the issue. The action pops on each panel.

Overall, this final issue is a great send off for both teams. The Turtles and Rangers work really well together, highlighting the lessons both properties teach: teamwork and friendship.

There is room for a sequel with something that happens in this issue that we won’t spoil. We hope that Ryan Parrott gets a chance to followup on this miniseries. You can tell he had a ton of fun writing it, ending on an upbeat moment for both teams. This is highly recommended!”

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COMIC REVIEW – Go Go Power Rangers 32

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On June 10th, Boom Studios releases Go Go Power Rangers Issue 32.

THE ORIGIN OF THE OMEGA RANGERS CONCLUDES! Jason, Trini and Zack meet Kiya for the first time on Safehaven to begin their new roles as Omega Rangers! Meanwhile, what will it take for Aisha, Rocky and Adam to prove they’re ready to be the newest Power Rangers?

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

“With this final issue, Go Go Power Rangers is over and concludes its part of Necessary Evil. With two weeks before Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Issue 50, now would be a good time to read the arc in chronological order for the big finale. I know I’ll be rereading everything to prepare! 

Since its debut, Go Go Power Rangers has always complimented the main comic while showing a deeper side to the Ranger’s lives. Over the past year, the back and forth between both series has played nicely for the arc. Now, writers Ryan Parrott and Sina Grace are closing a chapter and its definitely bittersweet. Personally, I always liked when GGPR has included moments from the show. It not only informs where everything takes place on the timeline, but also gives you more context to the bigger picture. There are some lines and scenes from “The Power Transfer Part 2”, but more lines and context has been added to work with the Necessary Evil story line. 

I applaud both of the writers for treating the real world reason of the three original actors leaving the show with respect by making a great story out of it. The conflict between Jason and Tommy is well done… we’ve seen the aftereffects in MMPR, but Tommy’s harsh words in this issue resonate throughout the arc in Jason’s frustrations. The final pages are a great reflection of the challenges both teams will face in this arc and a nice sendoff of this comic. Highly recommended!”

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COMIC REVIEW – Go Go Power Rangers 31

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On May 27th, Boom Studios releases Go Go Power Rangers Issue 31.

Zack, and Trini are leaving Earth to officially join THE OMEGA RANGERS, but it means their former team is now down three people, with Lord Zedd about to launch his ultimate weapon! Zordon and Alpha-5 search desperately for worthy successors, but will it be enough to stop the enemy?

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

“It’s been a long couple of months since the last issue of a Power Rangers comic had been released. Go Go Power Rangers 31 is the penultimate issue of this series and one of the few remaining in the Necessary Evil storyline. After the ending of the last issue, this issue takes a different approach with the resolutions coming in the form of flashbacks. Trini and Zack catch up with Kim and Billy respectfully, while Jason talks with his Dad about his “scuba trip”. This is a perfect way to not only move the story forward, but you feel the passage of time from what’s going on in real life with the comic delays. I know it’s completely unintentional because these comics are written months in advance, but the timing really works for this issue. 

There are definitely a couple twists in this issue with some new surprises, which were unexpected. As solicits get more spoilery, it is nice to have something happen that keeps you guessing. Writers Ryan Parrott and Sina Grace continue to keep the dialogue snappy and there are some nice dialogue page transitions here. As always the connections between character continue to shine. I loved Billy’s choice of relaxation after battle and the return of Jason’s Dad in this issue.  The art by Francesco Mortarino continues to impress and I love the more “anime” feel to the characters. 

With only one issue of Go Go Power Rangers left, I hope that it is a satisfying conclusion for this series, despite being the next-to-last-issue in Necessary Evil.”

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NEWS – Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Announces the Upcoming Release of Season 3

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Battle For The Grid Season 3 Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Announces the Upcoming Release of Season 3

Popular Fighting Game Will Add Robert “RJ” James, Lauren Shiba, and a To-Be-Revealed Fan Favorite Character to Warrior Roster

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, the crossplay fighting game for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC from developer nWay in partnership with Hasbro and Lionsgate, today announced the release of Season 3, providing players with three new fan favorite warriors, including Robert “RJ” James, Lauren Shiba, and a to-be-revealed third character. 

Battle For The Grid Season 3

Season 3 Content

Season 3 features a mix of free and paid add-on content:

Three New Characters:

  • Robert “RJ” James, Jungle Fury Purple Ranger – Originally trained under his father, Master Finn, RJ rejected the Shark Style and adopted the wolf spirit instead.
  • Lauren Shiba, Super Samurai Red Ranger – Spending her life to master the sealing symbol, Lauren’s singular goal was to return and lead the Samurai Rangers.
  • To-Be-Revealed Third Character

New Character Skin:

  • Phantom Beast King skin for Dai Shi – With his new power and the Phantom Beast Generals, Dai Shi was finally able to defeat the Rangers.

New Ultra (Free):

  • Samurai Megazord – We are united! Call up the power of the Samurai Megazord to assist your team in battle.

Megazord Revamp (Free):

  • Megazord Ultra activation conditions have been revamped. Instead of requiring at least one character to be knocked out, you can now activate your Ultra based on the consumption of the Megazord Revenge Meter.

Watch Season 3 reveal video on YouTube.

Players can digitally purchase on PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, or Steam each individual Season 3 character for $5.99 or the full Season 3 Pass for $14.99, which includes all three characters along with the bonus character skin that is exclusive to the Season Pass. New Season 3 content will be rolled out over several months. The first release, which will be available towards the end of next month, will include RJ, Dai Shi skin, Samurai Megazord, and the Megazord Revamp. Follow Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) for announcements on additional Season 3 content release dates.

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid pits current and classic Power Rangers and villains from the multiverse’s over 25 year history against one another in epic 3v3 tag team battles. The controls promote simplicity and fluidity, enabling beginners to enjoy the combat system and encouraging advanced players to delve into its gameplay mechanics, which include real-time assist takeover, dynamic defense through push blocking and aerial guard, customizable juggle combos, and a unique Megazord comeback mode. More information is at battleforthegrid.com

Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 063

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Way of the Master

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 May 2020, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric and Zach are joined by Kevin (@KyoryuZeo93) to watch an episode of Power Rangers Jungle Fury in honor of Bruce Allpress (Master Phant) who passed away last month. We remember the debut of the Spirit Rangers in an old Japanese magazine scan that the fandom went nuts over and have a good time watching “Way of the Master”.

We also discuss the latest news, including a Rise of the Psycho Rangers update and the BOOM! Studios comics schedule for July. Hey, not all weeks can be as news heavy as last episode!

This episode is brought to you by Renegade Games – Power Rangers Heroes of the Grid: Rise of the Psycho Rangers. The newest expansion is funding now on Kickstarter until Tuesday, May 26th. Our link to the campaign is an affiliate link in partnership with Renegade Game Studios. Purchasing the expansion with this link also helps Ranger Command. We thank Renegade for sponsoring this month of the podcast!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 063 – “Rangers Commentary –  Way of the Master”

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NEWS – Rise of the Psycho Rangers Press Images

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Rise of the Psycho Rangers

With only a few days until the Heroes of the Grid – Rise of the Psycho Rangers campaign ends (Tuesday, May 26th), Renegade Games has released new images of the character cards for all of the Space Rangers. Click the images below for the full resolution images. Which Space Ranger will you be playing as?

New to Heroes of the Grid and haven’t pick up the other games in the series? Here’s a quick FAQ to get you up to speed:

Rise of the Psycho Rangers FAQ

 

Click the game piece models for animated turnarounds!

This month’s RCPH episodes are brought to you by Renegade Games – Power Rangers Heroes of the Grid: Rise of the Psycho Rangers. The newest expansion is funding now on Kickstarter until Tuesday, May 26th. Our link to the campaign is an affiliate link in partnership with Renegade Game Studios. Purchasing the expansion with this link also helps Ranger Command. We thank Renegade for sponsoring this month of the podcast!

NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces July 2020 New Comic Book and Graphic Novel Release Schedule

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Last month we reported the new dates for Power Rangers comics through June as provided by BOOM! Studios. We now have news of their release schedule through the end of July 2020.

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 19, 2020) – BOOM! Studios today announced their new comic book and graphic novel releases for July 2020. The award-winning publisher’s new single issue comics release schedule resumes tomorrow, May 20, 2020 and the full schedule for May & June can be found here.

7/15/20    
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #51


7/22/20    
Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Beyond the Grid SC


7/29/20  
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #52

BOOM! Studios will continue to support comic book stores through their Day One Retailer Support Services Program, which offers an unrivaled slate of discounts, returnability and sales tools including extensions and expansions of previously announced benefits, as part of their commitment to ensuring comic shops remain a thriving part of every community.

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 160

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Episode 160

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!

For the first time since February, Eric, A.P. and Zach are back together to record the most up to date episode of RCPH ever. We’re glad we recorded over two days to talk about all the Power Rangers news. New details for Rise of the Psycho Rangers, Shout! Factory Sentai DVD update, Drakkon New Dawn announcement, Power Rangers Dino Fury and all of the Hasbro Fan First Friday Lightning Collection reveals!

We also answer listener questions to catch up on what’s going on with all of us. How have we been keeping busy? What has Zach been up to this whole time? What are our thoughts on Sentai’s hiatus? All of the and more on this episode!

This episode is brought to you by Renegade Games – Power Rangers Heroes of the Grid: Rise of the Psycho Rangers. The newest expansion is funding now on Kickstarter until Tuesday, May 26th. Our link to the campaign is an affiliate link in partnership with Renegade Game Studios. Purchasing the expansion with this link also helps Ranger Command. We thank Renegade for sponsoring this month of the podcast!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 160 – “Rangers Quarantine Catching Up”

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