Invasion & Certain Doom in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II #2
Highly Anticipated Sequel of the Hit Comic Book Series Continues in January 2023
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 25, 2023) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc., a global branded entertainment leader, and in partnership with IDW, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Consumer Products, is proud to reveal an exclusive first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II #2, the next issue of the highly anticipated sequel comic book series from acclaimed writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Rogue Sun), fan-favorite artist Dan Mora (World’s Finest, Once & Future), colorist Raúl Angulo, and letterer Ed Dukeshire. The sequel comic book series continues in the world of the hit crossover in the all-new adventure with fan-favorite teen fighting teams in January 2023.
Casey Jones finds himself at odds with his former friends… and allied with Rita Repusla and General Krang! But has his allegiance truly shifted, or is he under some kind of spell–one that the Turtles and the Rangers can break? But our heroes have a lot on their plate: not only do Zordon and Alpha face certain doom, but an invasion threatens all of New York!?
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II #2 features main cover art by Dan Mora (Once & Future) and variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Kevin Eastman & Freddie Williams II (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Tim Lattie (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Bon Bernardo (Mighty Morphin), Taurin Clarke (Miles Morales: Spider-Man), Simone di Meo (We Only Find Them When They’re Dead), Jungeun Yoon (Something is Killing the Children), Ariel Olivetti (Conan), and Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers).
Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/ TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II #2 will be available for sale on January 25, 2023 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.
Power Rangers is celebrating 30 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with more than 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series celebrates its 30th year with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, an anniversary special coming exclusively to Netflix on April 19, 2023. The 30th overall season of Power Rangers, “Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury,” premieres Fall 2023 exclusively on Netflix in the U.S
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Nickelodeon, now in its 40th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com . Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and Showtime. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. Additionally, Paramount Consumer Products oversees the online direct-to-consumer business for CBS and Showtime programming merchandise, as well as standalone branded ecommerce websites for Star Trek, SpongeBob, South Park, and MTV.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to making the world a better place for all children, fans, and families. Hasbro delivers immersive brand experiences for global audiences through consumer products, including toys and games; entertainment through eOne, its independent studio; and gaming, led by the team at Wizards of the Coast, an award-winning developer of tabletop and digital games best known for fantasy franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. The company’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands includes MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. For the past decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute. Important business and brand updates are routinely shared on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn). © 2022 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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 four distinct imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia—the company has produced bestselling, award-winning original work, including Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR, Something is Killing the Children, and Lumberjanes, while also breaking new ground with established licenses such as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Dune, Magic: The Gathering, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and The Jim Henson Company properties. R.L. Stine’s Just Beyond, based on bestselling BOOM! graphic novel series, is currently streaming on Disney+. BOOM! will also bring their original series to life through a first-look relationship with Netflix including the upcoming animated TV series Mech Cadets in 2023. Please visit www.boom-studios.com for more information.
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