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NEWS – Power Rangers Battle for the Grid Season 4 Announced

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On May 25th, nWay released the Street Fighter Pack for Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, adding the iconic Ryu and Chun-Li into the game’s already deep roster of fighters. Not one to rest on their laurels, yesterday (originally announced yesterday by IGN), nWay announced the first details on Season 4 for the game, and will be adding three brand new characters from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Power Rangers Dino Charge into the game over the next few months on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Starting September 21st, Season 4 can be purchased for $14.99, or characters can be purchased individually for $5.99 each.

Season 4 will contain:

  • Adam Park – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – Releasing September 21st
    • Originally a student at Stone Canyon, Adam impressed Zordon and the other Rangers with his martial arts prowess and has served as both the Black Ranger and Green Zeo Ranger. His fluid fighting style blends lightning-quick strikes with cunning warps that put him in perfect position for combos or mix ups to keep opponents off balance. Actor Johnny Yong Bosch will reprise his on-screen role of Adam Park in the game!

  •  Poisandra – Power Rangers Dino Charge – Releasing November 16th
    • An ancient bounty hunter who’s over 65 million years old, Poisandra is a sweet and deadly mix of power and grace. While not a pure villain, Poisandra and her husband Sledge have crossed paths with the Rangers numerous times in the pursuit of their bounties. She punishes opponents with her heart-shaped lance and booby-trapped sweets, with her husband Sledge offering several assist moves.

  • Rita Repulsa – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – Releasing December 14th
    • She is an evil master of magic bent on conquering the universe. Earth has resisted her goal for millennia, thanks to Zordon and the Rangers. From the Moon Palace, Rita surveils the planet and hatches schemes with Lord Zedd, her partner in villainy and romance.
    • As part of Rita’s release, there was a December 2021 Patch – details are located at the Battle for the Grid website.

  • Helmetless Doggie Anubis Cruger Skin
    • Fight as Anubis Cruger wearing his iconic formal helmetless attire from Power Rangers: SPD. This skin is exclusive to the Season 4 bundle.

  • New Gravezord Summon – Available November 16th
    • The Gravezord first appeared in Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers #9 comic book, published by BOOM! Studios. It was cobbled together from damaged and destroyed Zords from the World of the Coinless, a dimension ravaged by Ranger Slayer and Lord Drakkon, where surviving Rangers hold out without the aid of their Power Coins. This will be a free download for all players.

COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 11

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On Wednesday, September 15th, Power Rangers Issue 11 will be released from Boom Studios. Our exclusive first look of this issue was shown last month.

Will the Omega Rangers be able to enlist the last Emissary to help to defeat the Empyreals? The Omega Rangers attempt to question the enigmatic Yellow Emissary, who may know the secret of the Empyreals’ undoing. But even if they can convince the Yellow Emissary to help, it may be too late if Drakkon isn’t on the same page…  The fate of the Omega Rangers and the Yellow Emissary hang in the balance as they all fight for their lives!

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

“Power Rangers issue 11 is another big step into the next phase of the comic series. With the task of wrapping up the ‘Unlimited Power’ arc, and laying the groundwork for the upcoming ‘Eltarian War’, Power Rangers issue 11 has a lot riding on it, but it delivers. As seen in the preview, the Omega Rangers are seeking the guidance of the Yellow Emissary, but he sends them a warning instead. 

What happens in the rest of the issue is pretty crazy, with some revelations I should have seen coming, but was still shocking. If you seen future solicitation covers, you’ll know. We learn some new information about the origin of the Empyreals and the Omega Rangers are caught up to speed on what’s happening with Zartus. 

The Empyreals being evil counterpoints to the Emissaries is not new in terms of literature. The balance of good and evil in fiction has been explored many ways, but the cosmic forces in Power Rangers have not been explored in great detail. The big twist in this issue makes sense when you are dealing with gods that wield immense power. Writer Ryan Parrott has tied things full circle and the slow burn story-telling is finally paying off. Artist Francesco Mortarino continues to do a phenomenal job on the series. 

Once again, if you have been reading the series you’re not going to stop – or at least you shouldn’t with an important issue like this. Pick this one up next Wednesday!”

POWER RANGERS #11
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino
Colorist: Raúl Angulo with color assistance by Jose Enrique Fernández
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: Gerald Parel
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Daniele di Nicuolo
  • 1:10 Incentive Cover: Gerald Parel
  • 1:15 Incentive Cover: Daniele di Nicuolo
  • Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Yejin Park
  • FOC Reveal Incentive Cover: Yejin Park
  • Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales

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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 11

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On Wednesday, September 9th, Mighty Morphin Issue 11 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last month.

As the Power Rangers and their new allies, the Eltarian Guardians, prepare to rescue Candice from Lord Zedd, elements of Zordon’s past begin to collide with the present. Will old loyalties and rivalries lead Zordon, and in turn the Power Rangers, into ruin? Or will they be able to right the wrongs of the past and save Earth in the process?

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

“With last month’s huge reveal that Zophram of Eltar became Lord Zedd, this issue opens up with another flashback directly after those events. I am glad to see that the flashback have shifted to Lord Zedd’s creation. This is as much his story as Zordon’s. I love the art in this flashback because it feels slightly different from the rest of this issue with a darker color scheme from Walter Baiamonte, Katia Ranalli and Sara Antonellini. Marco Renna continues to impress with the visuals. This whole issue visits a number of locations, including an Eltarian ship commanded by Zartus. The details packed into these locations is impressive, as is the rest of the issue artistically.

As seen in the first look, we are also introduced to Sentry Force Four: Zenith, Zero-Zero, Zeta and Zag. These are Supreme Guardian Zartus’ elite unit of warriors. This issue is packed with information and we do get introduced to these characters fairly quickly, but in an effective manner to get to know a bit of their personalities. My personal favorite is Zero-Zero, but I know a lot of people will enjoy Zag as well. You’ll have to read the issue to find out why!

Overall, Ryan Parrott is crafting a real epic with the first year of this story. The next phase, the Eltarian War, starts with issue 13 in November and if this issue is any indication, we are in for some massive developments. I am enjoying the build up now that the pieces are falling into place and seeing where the battle lines are drawn. I can not wait for more!”

MIGHTY MORPHIN #11
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli and Sara Antonellini
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Elizabeth Torque
  • FOC Reveal Incentive Cover: Elizabeth Torque
  • Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes

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NEWS – First Look at Power Rangers #11

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Your First Look at POWER RANGERS #11 from BOOM! Studios
Discover the Fate of the Omega Rangers & Yellow Emissary Before the ELTARIAN WAR in September 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 30, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS #11 from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), artist Francesco Mortarino (Go Go 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, setting the stage for the next epic series event, the ELTARIAN WAR, in September 2021!

Will the Omega Rangers be able to enlist the last Emissary to help to defeat the Empyreals? The Omega Rangers attempt to question the enigmatic Yellow Emissary, who may know the secret of the Empyreals’ undoing. But even if they can convince the Yellow Emissary to help, it may be too late if Drakkon isn’t on the same page…  The fate of the Omega Rangers and the Yellow Emissary hang in the balance as they all fight for their lives!

POWER RANGERS #11 features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator Gerald Parel (Symbiote Spider-man: King in Black), and variant covers by Daniele Di Nicuolo (Seven Secrets) with Walter Baiamonte, Rian Gonzales (Eternals), 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 Franquiz; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; and Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Atreides from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS #11 will be available on September 15, 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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NEWS – First Look at Mighty Morphin #11

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Zordon’s Past Collides with the Present in MIGHTY MORPHIN #11
Discover the Dangerous Origins of an Ancient Enemy in the ELTARIAN WAR this September 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 26, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN #11 from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), artist Marco Renna (Once & Future, Klaus), colorist Walter Baiamonte with color assistance by Sara Antonellini & Katia Ranalli, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, setting the stage for the next epic series event, the ELTARIAN WAR, in September 2021!

As the Power Rangers and their new allies, the Eltarian Guardians, prepare to rescue Candice from Lord Zedd, elements of Zordon’s past begin to collide with the present. Will old loyalties and rivalries lead Zordon, and in turn the Power Rangers, into ruin? Or will they be able to right the wrongs of the past and save Earth in the process?

MIGHTY MORPHIN #11 features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator InHyuk Lee (Seven Secrets), and variant covers by superstar artists Eleonora Carlini (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Elizabeth Torque (Uncanny X-Men).

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

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

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN #11 will be available on September 8, 2021 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

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

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

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

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NEWS – Power Month Week 4 – Power Rangers Lightning Collection Astronema, Ecliptor and Finster

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Power Month is wrapping up and with week four underway Hasbro just unveiled the Power Rangers Lightning Collection 6” In Space Ecliptor and Astronema 2-pack and Mighty Morphin Finster Figure! See below for full details and high-res images.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE ECLIPTOR AND ASTRONEMA 2-Pack
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $52.99/Available: 4/1/2022)

In the IN SPACE TV series, Ecliptor adopted Astronema and raised her as his own, eventually becoming her second-in-command as she serves Dark Specter. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE ECLIPTOR AND ASTRONEMA 2-Pack features action figures with premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show and over 20 points of articulation in each figure for high poseability. Plus, multiple character inspired accessories, blast effect pieces, and extra pairs of hands for more ways to play or display. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more POWER RANGERS figures and toys, including collectible figures in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION and more. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on 8/25/2021 at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST at Amazon (link supports the podcast). Limited quantities available on Hasbro Pulse.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN FINSTER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $26.49/Available: 4/1/2022)

In the MIGHTY MORPHIN TV series, Finster serves Rita Repulsa by crafting her Putties and monsters from clay to take on the Power Rangers. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN FINSTER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, Putty mold accessory, mini Putty figures, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display.  GO GO POWER RANGERS!  Look for more POWER RANGERS figures and toys, including collectible figures in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION and more. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on 8/25/2021 at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST at Amazon (link supports the podcast). Limited quantities available on Hasbro Pulse.

In addition to the figure announcements, another poster has been revealed for Power Month. With week 4’s Villians theme, comics artist Daniele DiNicuolo (@DiNicuolo_) and colorist Walter Baiamonte (@WalterBaiamonte) bring to life the villainous trio featured this week swarmed with Putties! 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.

NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces Complete POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE Creative Team

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BOOM! Studios Announces Complete POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE Creative Team

Discover the Unlimited Potential of the Power Rangers Universe in an Explosive New Limited Series

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 24, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today announced that acclaimed writer Nicole Andelfinger is the writer for the limited event series, POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE, with artist Simone Ragazzoni, that will delve into the deepest origins of the Power Rangers, exploring the hidden secrets of the universe like never before!

What is the true origin of the Phantom Ranger? And what is his connection to the Morphin Grid? From the moment he first appeared 24 years ago, fans have wondered about the origins of the powerful and mysterious Phantom Ranger and how they tie to the greater Power Rangers Universe. Questions which have never been answered—until now—in the game-changing series event that no Power Rangers fan can afford to miss!

Nicole Andelfinger is a writer based out of Los Angeles. As a writer, she dwells in the realms of magic, monsters, and myth. When not changing her hair color, Andelfinger is writing comics for hit franchises such as Jim Henson’s Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Regular Show, Rugrats, Steven Universe, and graphic novels based on Sabaa Tahir’s New York Times bestselling series An Ember in the Ashes and the Emmy Award-winning Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince. 

“My twelve year old self—and current self—are screaming! When the Power Rangers team comes knocking at your door, of course you say yes,” said Andelfinger. “I’m so honored and excited to be a part of POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE and can’t wait to help expand the universe just a bit more for fans new and old to enjoy.”

POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #1 features main cover art by Dan Mora (Once & Future) and variant cover art by illustrators Miguel Mercado (Magic), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin),  InHyuk Lee (Wolverine), and more.

“POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE is a bold new event that dives deep into the heart of what makes this hit series about superpowered teens saving the world such a beloved and enduring franchise,” said Dafna Pleban, Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios. “We’re incredibly excited to have Nicole, a talented writer who brings years of experience working with iconic characters and a lifelong passion for Power Rangers, on board with artist Simone Ragazzoni to tell the stories you’ve all been waiting for!”

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 in the U.S.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #1 will be available in December 2021 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

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

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

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

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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces Pivotal POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE Event Series

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BOOM! Studios Announces Pivotal POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE Event Series
Discover the Unlimited Potential of the Power Rangers Universe in an Explosive New Limited Series

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 20, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today announced a brand new limited event series, POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE, with acclaimed artist Simone Ragazzoni, that will delve into the deepest origins of the Power Rangers, exploring the hidden secrets of the universe like never before!

What is the true origin of the Phantom Ranger? And what is his connection to the Morphin Grid? From the moment he first appeared 24 years ago, fans have wondered about the origins of the powerful and mysterious Phantom Ranger and how they tie to the greater Power Rangers Universe. Questions which have never been answered—until now—in the game-changing series event that no Power Rangers fan can afford to miss!

POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #1 features main cover art by Dan Mora (Once & Future) and variant cover art by illustrators Miguel Mercado (Magic), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin),  InHyuk Lee (Wolverine), and more.

“From the very start of our partnership with Hasbro to bring the Power Rangers to life on the comic book page, we always knew that we wanted to explore the many morphinominal teams and worlds in the POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE,” said Dafna Pleban, Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Now, thanks to the incredible success of the ongoing series and the enthusiastic support of fans and readers, we’re realizing that years-long dream by delving into the untold stories that fans have been clamouring for!”

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 in the U.S.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #1 will be available in December 2021 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

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

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

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

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