Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 196

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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!

Almost a year to the day, we welcome back Simon Bennett to the podcast for a second interview. Simon is best known in Ranger Nation as the current Showrunner and Executive Producer for Power Rangers Dino Fury.

He started directing for Power Rangers during Ninja Steel and continued through Beast Morphers. Aside from Power Rangers, he is an accomplished television director and producer for shows including the long-running “Shortland Street”, “The Almighty Johnsons”, “Outrageous Fortune”, and “Maddigan’s Quest” among others.

We discuss the challenges of producing a season of Power Rangers during a global pandemic, clarification on the expansion from 22 to 44 episodes, easing of restrictions by being on Netflix, what sentai season is completely off the table, representation on Power Rangers and more!

The first half (11 episodes) of Power Rangers Dino Fury Season 2 is now available to stream exclusively on Netflix.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 196 – “Ranger Command Interview – Simon Bennett – Dino Fury Season 2”

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NEWS – Omega Rangers Forge a New Path in POWER RANGERS #17

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Omega Rangers Forge a New Path in POWER RANGERS #17
Discover the New Dangers of the Universe in Aftermath of the ELTARIAN WAR in March 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 11, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS #17, from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin, Power Rangers), artist Marco Renna (Mighty Morphin), colorist Walter Baiamonte with assistance by Sharon Marino and Sara Antonellini, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, in conjunction with the Mighty Morphin series revealing the aftermath of the ELTARIAN WAR event, in March 2022!

With the threat of the Empyreals gone and Earth saved, the Omega Rangers must forge a new path for themselves! But with the Blue Emissary gone and Xi still out of commission, can the Rangers survive the dangers of the universe that they’re trying to protect?  

POWER RANGERS #17 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 Helena Masellis (Branches: Horror Anthology).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with over 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series will celebrate its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury”, airing exclusively 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 #17 will be available on March 16, 2022 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 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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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 17

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On Wednesday, March 9th, Mighty Morphin Issue 17 was released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last week.

NEW CREATIVE TEAM. With the defeat of the Eltarian invasion, the Mighty Morphin team must band together with Matt and Grace to help rebuild the Command Center. But will old tensions arise to create new challenges for the teams? Or can they learn to finally put aside their differences?

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

“With a new creative team, the comic is being rebuilt both narratively and behind the scenes. Mighty Morphin Issue 17 brings in writer Mat Groom and artist Moisés Hidalgo. Mat Groom is a longtime fellow Power Rangers podcaster with the Ranger Danger podcast. The relationships formed on the podcast with writer Kyle Higgins and others gave Mat the chance to become an accomplished comic book writer with titles like Self-Made, Ultraman, SuperMassive, and Inferno Girl Red among others.

Obviously, Mat is a knowledgeable fan which brings in many fun references and connections to past series. For example, when Mat’s podcast reviewed Time Force, they latched onto the minor character of Bio-Lab scientist Michael Zaskin. In this issue we find out that Zaskin is working for Grace Sterling at Promethea. Along with Rocky’s ringtone being a Levi Weston (Ninja Steel) song and the introduction of King Aradon, only mentioned once before in Power Rangers Zeo, these small touches give the universe a more interconnected feel. This is like the sister title, Power Rangers, where writer Ryan Parrott weaves in elements from other series to populate the space the Omega Rangers explore. 

As mentioned by Mat in our interview with him, this issue gives Rocky a major focus. Rocky is left to defend the Power Chamber with the new Green Ranger, Matt. We get a taste of Rocky’s home life, seeing his many siblings and how he has to step up to help take care of them with his mom. The civilian side of the Rangers’ lives is one of the elements of the comics that I have really missed. This harkens back to the original Go Go Power Rangers run and is a welcome pace from yet another massive event arc. We haven’t explored enough of the Stone Canyon trio and I think this is a great place to let the story breathe as the Rangers are split up. 

On the art side, Moisés Hidalgo returns from his stint on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issues 51-55 and Yale-focused issues of Power Rangers 9-10. If readers recall, MMPR issues 51-55 dealt with Lord Zedd’s Dark Rangers. That mini-arc was beautifully illustrated and that style continues in this new arc. Moisés has a wonderful style that feels like traditional pencil line work rather than on a computer. Combined with the warm tones by colorist Raúl Angulo and the dialogue between the characters gives the story a more uplifting and hopeful mood despite the circumstances in the issue. 

Overall, Mighty Morphin issue 17 is a fresh start with a new creative team that hits the ground running from the first panel. With a new storyline, enemies and intergalactic challenges this new creative team will be one to keep an eye on, hopefully for a long time!“

MIGHTY MORPHIN #17
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Mat Groom
Artist: Moisés Hidalgo
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • 1:10 Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • 1:15 Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • 1:25 Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Helena Masellis
  • FOC Reveal Incentive 1:10 Cover: Helena Masellis
  • Unlockable Cover: Goñi Montes

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NEWS – Brand New Creative Team Launches MIGHTY MORPHIN #17

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Brand New Creative Team Launches MIGHTY MORPHIN #17
Discover a Post-Eltarian Era for the Mighty Morphin Team from New Writer in March 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 3, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN #17, launching a brand new story from highly acclaimed new writer Mat Groom (Ultraman), artist Moisés Hidalgo (Dark Blood), colorist Raúl Angulo, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, as the  Power Rangers struggle to build a brand new team to face down new enemies and an uncertain future, available in March 2022.

From a brand new creative team comes the aftermath of the ELTARIAN WAR! The Mighty Morphin team must band together with New Green Ranger Matt and former Ranger Grace Sterling to rebuild their Command Center. But will old tensions arise to create new challenges for the teams? Or can they learn to finally put aside their differences?

MIGHTY MORPHIN #17 features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator InHyuk Lee (Seven Secrets), and variant cover art by Eleonora Carlini (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Helena Masellis (House of Slaughter).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with over 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series will celebrate its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” airing exclusively 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; 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; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; and Abbott from Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara and Dune: House Atreides by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN #17 will be available on March 9, 2022 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 Madefire.

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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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 084

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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 February 2022, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric and Zach are joined by Doug (@ickybooley) to talk about news! Actual, honest to Zordon news!

We talk about Power Rangers Dino Fury Season 2 premiering March 3rd on Netflix, producer Simon Bennett‘s comments regarding the new season and implications for the franchise, comic news, Lightning Collection Wild Force Lunar Wolf Ranger… and…

…yes, we discuss Amy Jo Johnson‘s vague tweets about Power Rangers. Does OG mean (aside from Original Gangster) the actors or the characters? Should the fandom stop freaking out? What does this mean for the future… if anything?

We are content machines.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 084 – “Rangers Finally Talk About New News”

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COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Universe Issue 3

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On Wednesday, February 23rd, Power Rangers Universe Issue 3 was released from Boom Studios. A first look of the issue was shown last week.

A mysterious pod crashes on Earth, but the Morphin Master Teens are on the scene to confront whatever dangers it brings from space. While their legendary ranger forms have never made them feel so powerful against the incoming enemy invasion, what happens when their powers begin to fail… and even hurt them?

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

“Last month, Power Rangers Universe Issue 2 ended with the Morphin Master Teens becoming Power Rangers from across all eras of the franchise. From their perspective, future forms that imbue them with incredible power and arsenals. In this issue, the teens put their newfound knowledge to the test with weapons and moves we are all familiar with to fight the forces of Dark Specter, including a new ‘Spectoid’ General. Fans have suspected for ages, but it is explained in this issue –  the teens realize that morphing give them the ability to automatically recall knowledge and skills that the Morphin’ Grid gives them access to. Ori uses a Zeo Spinning Power Punch and Rhian calls upon the Mighty  Morphin’ Power Sword.

A lot of lore is also established and connected from across the Power Rangers… well, universe. The Morphin’ Grid being a source of life in the universe is nothing new, it was mentioned in the Power Rangers 2017 movie as well as a major plot point in the Beyond the Grid comic arc. Here, it’s also theorized as a fixed point in space and time. Which again is nothing new when you think of everything that has happened in the tv shows, but here it is clearly spelled out for all audiences new and old.

There’s a nice moment with the teens, a mini-montage that establishes the term ‘Morphin’ Master Squadron. This aligns with the term Super Megaforce used for the DaiRanger suits, which we know are the basis for this team. Later in the issue, Aleia (pink) has a conversation with Ori and ends up sketching the DaiRanger/Squadron logo, which becomes the basis for their rudimentary morphers, a casing that goes over their Morphin Hearts and controls the Grid Energy flowing through them. We get another fight, with all new powers – it’s fun as a fan to see these suits fight together and also feel like a connection to Super Megaforce and the greater lore of the franchise. There’s a great reference to the Sword of Power, used for the first time since Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers ‘The Green Dream’. It’s a little hard to make out in the art, but it looks more like the Sword of Darkness. An odd choice.

Halfway through the series, it only feels like now we are getting to the core of the story with establishing the team. I still have reserves that have carried over from my past two reviews, specifically some of the choices in the artwork. The lettered and drawn sound effects could be toned down to be less distracting. There was also a weird lettering choice that looked like Ori was agreeing to her own statement. Writing wise, I like the smaller moments between the characters when they aren’t expositing the events around them. The Aleia and Ori conversation is a great example of learning more about the character’s personal lives that turned into a solution for the team.

With another three issues to go, Power Rangers Universe has the potential to be fine entry into the comics universe. Hopefully, like the Morphin Teens, the comic can evolve into something truly great.”

POWER RANGERS Universe #3 (3 of 6)
Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Nicole Andelfinger
Artist: Simone Ragazzoni
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: Dan Mora
  • 1:10 Incentive Cover: Dan Mora
  • 1:25 Dark Ranger Incentive Cover: Junggeun Yoon
  • 1:50 Negative Space Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes
  • 1:100 Incentive Cover: David Nakayama
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Jo Mi-Gyeong
  • FOC Reveal 1:10 Incentive Cover: Jo Mi-Gyeong

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 195

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It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In our most in-depth interview yet, Eric talks with writer Ryan Parrott (@ThatRyanParrott) about the Eltarian War arc in the comics. This covers Mighty Morphin issues 13-16 and Power Rangers issues 13-16, discussed in story order. There are major spoilers so make sure you read the latest issues! Ryan also answers listener questions and… Boba Fett??

May the Power Protect You!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 195 – “Ranger Command Interview – The Eltarian War with Ryan Parrott”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro and Book of Boba Fett?
  • 0:06:10 – Comics – Monthly vs. Trade
  • 0:09:20 – Mighty Morphin Issue 13 recap
  • 0:15:08 – Power Rangers Issue 13
  • 0:28:18 – Mighty Morphin Issue 14
  • 0:49:29 – Power Rangers Issue 14
  • 1:01:59 – Mighty Morphin Issue 15
  • 1:23:13 – Power Rangers Issue 15
  • 1:45:47 – Break / Mighty Morphin Issue 16
  • 2:10:46 – Power Rangers Issue 16
  • 2:35:14 – Listener Questions

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COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 16

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This past Wednesday, February 16th, Power Rangers Issue 16 was released from Boom Studios. We had an exclusive first look of the issue last week.

The Omega Rangers travel back to Safehaven to keep an eye on the rest of the galaxy, while Eternity Point falls under the supervision of a new assistant. As the Blue Emissary departs and the remains of three Emissaries are laid to rest, the universe seems relatively safe for now, but how long can that peace last before it’s shattered?

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

“After 32 issues (counting both Unlimited Power and the Eltarian War) the saga of Zordon and his past concludes with a satisfying finale. Serving as an epilogue of sorts, Power Rangers Issue 16 wraps up most of the plotlines while still leaving open so many possibilities for the future. Earlier this month, Mighty Morphin Issue 16 was an action packed spectacle and this issue slowed things down as the future of both teams is in question.

The opening is a fascinating conversation between Lord Zedd and Zordon about the philosophy of  ‘The Power’. Lord Zedd spares Zordon, even calling him a friend, but this is probably the closest understanding they will ever have. The rest of the issue deals with the fallout of the Eltarian War with Sentry Force Four surrendering to Zeyla. Trini has a final conversation with Drakkon as he depart with the Spectrum II for parts unknown. Their dynamic has been something that I really enjoyed throughout this story, Trini in particular has shown amazing growth in her convictions and role as a leader.

Grace and Zordon also patch things up and Zordon gets to have a moment to himself outside on top of the White Tiger Dragonzord. Zordon’s journey in this story has been a delight to read, particularly seeing so much of his past when he was younger. Zordon is not infallible and it’s great to see him triumph and overcome his personal demons from the past. Fate has tied him to Earth, and he endorses Zeyla as the Supreme Guardian. As he says, Eltar needs a fresh start and I hope we see more of modern Eltar in future issues of Power Rangers.

We also get a great scene with the Blue Emissary saying goodbye to the Omega Rangers. I liked the closure here because the Emissary tells the Rangers what they still don’t realize about themselves – they have the power and courage to protect the universe, no mentor required. The Minions reunite with Lord Zedd in the broken remains of the Moon Palace, having made their choice to not live free in Safe Haven. Here, it’s revealed that there is another plan that Zedd has cooked up, showing he is always trying to be two steps ahead of Zordon. Finally, we get a very touching moment between Skull and Zeyla. This scene was very sweet and finally gives Skull the closure he needs, on a trajectory to his growth in the show during Zeo.

Overall, Ryan Parrott has taken the Herculean task of wrapping up this arc with emotional closure and leaving the door open for Mathew Groom, who takes over Mighty Morphin next month. Ryan isn’t going anywhere though, he is still writing Power Rangers with more adventures planned for the Omega Rangers. I will miss the art by Francesco Mortarino. His art has been so tied to the franchise for the past few years. Wherever he ends up next, I will be keeping an eye on his future projects.

The future is wide open for both series and I can’t wait to see what’s next for both teams. Don’t miss our next episode of the podcast as I interview Ryan Parrott and do a deep dive on the Eltarian War.”

 

POWER RANGERS #16
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino with Ink Assistance by Christian Prunesti
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
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
  • 1:25 Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Jo Mi-Gyeong
  • FOC Reveal 1:10 Incentive Cover: Jo Mi-Gyeong
  • Unlockable Cover: Goñi Montes

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NEWS – A New Threat Crashes to Earth in POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #3

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A New Threat Crashes to Earth in POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #3
Discover the Dangerous Limits of the Morphin Master Teens’ Power in February 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 18, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #3, from acclaimed writer Nicole Andelfinger (Dragon Prince: Bloodmoon Huntress), artist Simone Ragazzoni (Odessa), colorist Mattia Iacono, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, that will delve into the deepest origins of the Power Rangers, exploring the hidden secrets of the universe like never before!

A mysterious pod crashes on Earth, but the Morphin Master Teens are on the scene to confront whatever dangers it brings from space. While their legendary ranger forms have never made them feel so powerful against the incoming enemy invasion, what happens when their powers begin to fail… and even hurt them?

POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #3 features main cover art by Dan Mora (Once & Future) and variant cover art by illustrators Junggeun Yoon (Moon Knight), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Jo Mi-Gyeong (Eve), and David Nakayama (Spider-man).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with over 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series will celebrate its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” airing exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #3 will be available on February 23, 2022 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. Readers can purchase Power Rangers Universe HC, collecting the complete six-issue series, at local comic shops on October 12, 2022, and in bookstores everywhere October 18, 2022.

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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