Three months ago we showed off the first reveal of Scorpina in Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, and now we have received more information from nWay Games regarding her launch tomorrow, December 8th.
Just when the Power Rangers think they have everything under control, along comes someone to put a little sting in their plans. That’s right – fan favorite villain Scorpina has entered the Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid arena, bringing a bag of attacks and tricks so devious they’d make any villain jealous.
The ruthless minion of Rita Repulsa and fighting partner of Goldar, Scorpina has repeatedly proven to be one of the Ranger’s most dangerous opponents, thanks in part to her deadly Scorpion form. Now free from her imprisonment, thanks to Rita, Scorpina has a score to settle with the Power Rangers!
Scorpina is a fearsome opponent no matter the situation, proving deadly on the ground or in the air. Befitting her arachnid nature, she’s able to utilize her speed and dexterity to turn the entire arena to her advantage, peppering the ground with poisonous mines or stabbing opponents with scorpion-like strikes from the air. Even when at range, Scorpina can close the gap with her deadly boomerang or teleportation powers. And, when up close, her lighting fast strikes and gliding aerial movements can keep any opponent locked down.
Scorpina is the third and final DLC character for Battle for the Grid’s Season 3. Players can get Scorpina on PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, Steam or Stadia for $5.99 or the full Season 3 Pass for $14.99, which also includes Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger, Robert “RJ” James, and Red Samurai Ranger, Lauren Shiba, along with the Phantom Beast skin for Dai Shi.
IGN has the exclusive Gameplay Trailer for Scorpina.
Included with the release of Scorpina is the long awaited 2.5.0 Patch for the game. Click Read More for the full Patch Notes!
On Wednesday, December 9th, Mighty Morphin Issue 2 will be released from Boom Studios.
Two New Series. Two New Teams. The UNLIMITED POWER ERA continues as shocking secrets of The New Green Ranger are revealed! Zordon enlists Billy’s help as the Mighty Morphin team deals with a shocking betrayal by the Power Rangers team. As the Mighty Morphin team remains fractured, Zedd launches his latest attack – and only The New Green Ranger stands in his way. But none of them realize they’ve walked into a trap, courtesy of Zedd’s new powers!
Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:
“After the events of Power Rangers Issue 1, the Mighty Morphin’ team are left without Drakkon and a mystery on their on hands. Can their old friends be trusted? As seen in the preview, Mighty Morphin Issue 2 echoes the first issue in the series with a past look at 10,000 years ago and a discussion in the Command Center. Readers are treated into a peak into Eltar society with the Elders conferring with the new Supreme Guardian of Eltar, Zophram.
There is an interesting discussion about protecting the universe versus protecting one’s own homeworld. This calls back to the argument Tommy and Trini had last month in Power Rangers 1. The mention of Dark Specter alludes he was as much as a threat in Zordon’s past as he was as seen in Power Ranger in Space.
In the command center, Zordon commands that essentially a galactic all points bulletin be put out for the Omega Rangers. This has the potential to set up a ‘The Fugitive’ style story in the other series.
The rest of the issue, which we won’t spoil here, sets up another obstacle for the Mighty Morphin’ team and definitely more potential internal team conflict next month. The conversations earlier in the issue after the preview, definitely set up the sides. Were the Omega Rangers right to break Drakkon stop a larger threat? Could the Mighty Morphin team got the information from Drakkon a different way?
There’s a battle later on this issue which will signal a character’s true intentions on where they stand to the rest of the team, but only if they were paying attention. Aisha certainly has been paying attention lately…
Writer Ryan Parrott continues to weave an interconnected tale across both books. Even though the Omega Team is now off of Earth, the affects of their actions continue to reverberate in this issue. Honestly, this issue wouldn’t make sense without reading Power Rangers Issue 1, and vice versa. It’s definitely a reason to pick up both series, which for long time readers is not that big of an ask. For newer readers, it will take more work than they may realize if they missed the previous two series.
My one wish, especially for last month’s first issues would have been a recap or ‘Previously on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ for new readers who may be picking these up for the first time or have missed the past year or two since Shattered Grid.
Artist Marco Renna continues to impress with great character art and action. He carries the mantle from Shattered Grid and Necessary Evil artist Daniele Di Nicuolo with ease. New enemies (teased in the credits) are designed by Dan Mora, and I am glad that Dan is still involved with the franchise and is able to keep a consistent design style with Rangers and what he did on Go Go Power Rangers.
Overall, this issue continues to build the story and intrigue. The slower pace might be a little slow for those anxious to find out the identity of the New Green Ranger, but I think if you remain unspoiled it could pay off. Adam might be on to something…”
MIGHTY MORPHIN #2
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: In-Hyuk Lee
Legacy Cover: Eleonora Carlini
Every Ranger Connecting Cover: Dan Mora
Price: $3.99
In our Extra Episode for November 2020, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric, A.P. and Zach watch Power Rangers SPD, “Reflection” Parts 1 & 2. We reflect on Thanksgiving weekend and are thankful for everyone who supports the podcast by watching an episode we universally love.
During a brief news segment, we discuss the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie original costumes up for auction and Eric talks about his movie prop buy from the Power Rangers 2017 movie.
Why is Reflection so powerful? How is this Battlizer introduction different from others in the Disney era? We discuss all of this and more, so watch along with us!
We discuss our favorite Blue Power Rangers and Blue Ranger focus episodes. Did we have a collective delusion about recording a Rangers Commentary? Who is the Ranger that is in all three hosts top Blue Ranger spots? Then, in our Ranger Nation Answers segment our listeners and some new names sound off on their favorites… which lead into more discussions.
Edit: Previews World now lists the date for these covers as September 1st, 2021. Please check with your Local Comic Shop if you placed a pre-order.
BOOM! Studios Releases Super-Rare 2020 Convention Variants For The First Time
Discover BOOM! Studios’ Unreleased 2020 Convention Exclusives Available in February 2021
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 18, 2020) – BOOM! Studios announced today that it would be making available, for the first time, some of the most rare convention variants in company history. Originally scheduled for release in 2020 as part of key convention stops around the United States, these variant covers will now be exclusively available in extremely limited quantities through comic shop retailers on February 24, 2021.
These never-before-seen convention variants are available for the first time ever:
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #45 Showcase Variant
$40 each
Cover art by Felipe Massafera.
Limited to 300 copies.
Originally scheduled to debut at Wondercon 2020
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Limited Edition Softcover
$20 each
Cover art by Dan Mora.
Collects the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1-6.
Limited to 500 copies.
Originally scheduled to debut at Comic-Con International 2020.
Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1 Convention Exclusive Variant
$40 each
Cover art by Dan Mora.
Limited to 300 copies.
Originally set to debut as part of BOOM! Studios 2020 Convention Tour.
Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1 Convention Exclusive Wraparound Variant
$50 each
Cover Art by Juan Gedeon.
Limited to 250 copies.
Originally set to debut as part of BOOM! Studios 2020 Convention Tour.
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Additionally, extremely limited quantities of these previously released convention exclusive variant covers have been made available while supplies last:
Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers: Forever Rangers #1 SDCC 2019 Convention Variant
$20 each
Cover art by Evan Cagle.
Limited to 500 copies.
Originally debuted at Comic-Con International 2019.
Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers #18 Convention Exclusive Variant
$20 each
Cover art by Joana LaFuente
Limited to 500 copies.
Originally debuted as part of BOOM! Studios 2019 Convention Tour.
Print copies of the above convention exclusive variants will be available on February 24, 2021, exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you).
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!
Ranger Command releasing ANOTHER new episode on a Wednesday? Yup! It’s New Comic Book Day once again with the release of BOOM! Studios Power Rangers Issue 1.
Eric welcomes back writer Ryan Parrott to the show for a new interview to discuss the launch of both books, Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers.
For Mighty Morphin Issue 1, Ryan talks about Zordon’s past, writing a new side of Zordon, his favorite monster to date, Tommy’s sense of responsibility to the Green Ranger powers and the big reveal with Candice.
With Power Rangers Issue 1, Ryan talks about a sense of hope in seemingly dark times, a potential future story point for Jason’s Dad, expanding character moments with Jason and Rocky and more.
A big thanks to BOOM! Studios and Ryan Parrott for scheduling this interview. Enjoy!
This episode contains massive spoilers for Issues Mighty Morphin Issue 1 and Power Rangers 1, so please listen after you are able to read the comic.
On Wednesday, November 11th, Power Rangers Issue 1 will be released from Boom Studios. Last week we got the first look of the second launch in the “Unlimited Power” era of Power Rangers comics.
POWER RANGERS #1 reveals a new cosmic threat that only the original Power Rangers, now known as the Omega Rangers – Jason, Trini and Zack – can hope to defeat! But their secret weapon is… the villainous Lord Drakkon?! Zordon forbids the Omega Rangers from engaging Drakkon, so if they want to save the universe then they’ll have to go rogue – and go up against their Mighty Morphin allies.
Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:
“Following the launch of this past Wednesday’s Mighty Morphin Issue 1, the story continues in Power Rangers Issue 1. Think of the issues this month as a two-parter of the television show, kind of like a season premiere. While Issues 51-55 felt like a set up for this new arc, Mighty Morphin #1 and Power Rangers #1 are a launchpad for both series to take off in their own directions.
This particular issue sets the Omega Rangers on a quest that I don’t think will let them return to Earth anytime soon. The solicits make this point clear that they are on a forbidden path. Forbidden by whom? Zordon. Like Mighty Morphin #1, Zordon is an important part of the consequences going forward.
From the previews, readers should already know that there is a reunion between both teams as they discuss the Empyreal. The Omega Rangers are desperate for information, and it’s clear that Drakkon is the only lead.
There are some superb character moments in this issue. My favorite is a conversation that should have happened in the show between Jason and Rocky about what it means to be the Red Ranger. Members of both teams discuss the oncoming threat of the Empyreal and this sets up almost a division of viewpoints between the teams. Writer Ryan Parrott does a fantastic job giving every character a clear conviction in what they believe. Trini in particular is a standout character of this issue.
Out of the two issues this month, I enjoyed this one a bit more. Both issues are fantastic number ones, but Power Rangers sets up a conflict that won’t be resolved easily. After talking with Ryan on an upcoming interview with Ranger Command, I am excited for the direction the Omega Rangers can go. Like the universe itself, the possibilities are endless.
Artist Francesco Mortarino returns from the last arc Go Go Power Rangers. Seeing his art again feels like a comfy blanket. And his art just continually improves, you can feel the emotions in the conversations. There’s also an “action” scene towards the end that sets up the covert feel this series is going to take.
To sum it up, Power Rangers Issue 1 sets the Omega Rangers on a journey that will open up readers to the wider universe of show and comics. No longer are the Omega Rangers tied to a “main” book or event, this is their story. Omega now, Omega forever!”
POWER RANGERS #1 Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Matteo Scalera
Legacy Cover: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Connecting Cover: Jung-Geun Yoon
Price: $4.99
In our Extra Episode for October 2020, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric, A.P. and Zach watch Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, “Life’s a Masquerade”. What could be better than commenting on the first Halloween episode of Power Rangers than on Halloween?
However, that is just an afterthought because we mainly discuss the major news. Jonathan Entwistle signs on to reimagine a new film & television universe based on Power Rangers! Bryan Edward Hill will be writing the new Power Rangers movie! We react to the news and read our listener comments in our Ranger Nation Answers segment.
Today, Hasbro had a jam packed Fan First Friday for Power Rangers.
The full cast for the highly-anticipated Power Rangers Dino Fury series adapted from Sentai’s Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger are:
Russell Curry: Zayto – Red Ranger
Hunter Deno: Amelia – Pink Ranger
Kai Moya: Ollie – Blue Ranger
Tessa Rao: Izzy – Green Ranger
Chance Perez: Javi – Black Ranger
When an army of powerful alien beings is unleashed on Earth threatening life as we know it, a brand-new team of Power Rangers, fueled by the pre-historic power of the dinosaurs, are recruited to deal with the threat.
Russell Curry – Red
Kai Moya – Blue
Tessa Rao – Green
Chance Perez – Black
Hunter Deno – Pink
In addition, fans were treated to a sneak peak during the stream for the first look at Dino Fury toys including the standard action figure line, Zords and Battle Attacker figures.
Finally, new Lightning Collection figures went up for preorder. Announced at Hasbro PulseCon, we were given official press images from Hasbro.
LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS:
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTIONMONSTERS MIGHTY MORPHIN KING SPHINX 8” Figure (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Spring 2021)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From the BEAST MORPHERS back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! Bigger, badder, and occasionally scarier, the LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS celebrates the best (and sometimes weirdest) monsters in POWER RANGERS history. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS MIGHTY MORPHIN KING SPHINX 8” Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, includes attachable wings, Sphinx Scepter accessory, power blast effect accessory, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Created by Finster from clay and Egyptian sand, KING SPHINX uses mighty wings to throw his enemies off balance. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available now for pre-order on Amazon and Hasbro Pulse.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTIONMONSTERS MIGHTY MORPHIN PUMPKIN RAPPER 8” Figure (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Spring 2021)
The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS MIGHTY MORPHIN PUMPKIN RAPPER 8” Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, includes pumpkin accessories, vine tentacle accessory, power blast effect accessory, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. The PUMPKIN RAPPER is, well, a rapping pumpkin monster… created to destroy the POWER RANGERS. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available now for pre-order on Amazon and Hasbro Pulse.
LIGHTNING COLLECTION VERSUS 2-PACKS:
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” S.P.D. SQUAD B BLUE RANGER VERSUS SQUAD A BLUE Ranger 2-Pack (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Spring 2021)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From the BEAST MORPHERS back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! This LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” S.P.D. SQUAD B BLUE RANGER VERSUS SQUAD A BLUE Ranger 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, swappable heads to display the Squad B Blue Ranger with or without his helmet, multiple character-inspired accessories, and a blast effect piece, and extra pairs of hands for more ways to play or display. The S.P.D. B Squad faces off against the A Squad, who betrayed Space Patrol Delta to join Emperor Gruumm. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available now for pre-order on Amazonand Hasbro Pulse.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE RED RANGER VERSUS ASTRONEMA 2-Pack (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Spring 2021)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From the BEAST MORPHERS back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! This LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE RED RANGER VERSUS 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, swappable heads to display the Red Ranger with or without his helmet, multiple character inspired accessories, a blast effect piece, and extra pairs of hands for more ways to play or display. Astronema lives to destroy the Power Rangers, but Andros and his team will fight to stop her! GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available now for pre-order on Amazonand Hasbro Pulse.
On Wednesday, November 4th, Mighty Morphin Issue 1 will be released from Boom Studios. A couple of weeks ago we got the first look of this new era for Power Rangers comics.
A new Mighty Morphin team has assembled to take on the deadliest threats to Earth – but who is the All New Green Ranger by their side? The new Mighty Morphin team is on a collision course with an even deadlier Lord Zedd, who has a new mission and a new motivation – one that will change everything you thought you knew about our heroes! But even if the Mighty Morphin team can find a way to survive Zedd and their mysterious new enemies, they may discover the greatest threat to their future is the shocking secret of Zordon’s past! A new Mighty Morphin epic begins here, perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike.
Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:
“A ‘new era’ of Power Rangers comics is finally here with the launch of two new titles this month, Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers. With the exciting grand entrance of a new Green Ranger, the finale of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Issue 55) left us with more questions than answers.
This month the mystery continues with a final page reveal that will leave fans stunned, albeit not the answer they may have wanted, but didn’t know they needed. You’ll definitely want to go back and reread some past moments featuring the characters involved. The clues found will let you know that this plot point has been in the works for awhile.
Before all of that, this issue starts off with a familiar story structure by writer Ryan Parrott, a flashback. Flashbacks at the beginning of every issue during his run of Go Go Power Rangers helped to inform the current story while giving readers insight into their favorite characters. In past solicits for future issues, we know that this new arc will focus more on Zordon and his past. There are some great personal moments for Zordon in this issue, showing emotions that we rarely saw from the character in the series. I welcome the return of this structure, echoing Parrott’s comments about slowing the book down in our last interview.
For the Rangers side, all of them have great moments discussing the mystery surrounding the new Green Ranger. As a reader, it’s fun to see them speculate and make comments about their friends, when we know otherwise. You can see where Ryan Parrott is setting up potential future conflict.
On the art side, Marco Renna’s clean style reminds me of Daniele di Nicuolo’s art from Shattered Grid and Necessary Evil. BOOM! Studios continues to get very talented artists that keep the visual continuity strong for Power Rangers. Art-wise this issue is a perfect mix of conversation and action to show off Renna’s skills going forward.
Overall, Mighty Morphin Issue 1 continues the mystery of the last arc and opens up the Power Rangers universe a little bit more. I am looking forward to upcoming conflicts and seeing more of the new Green Ranger.”
MIGHTY MORPHIN #1
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: In-Hyuk Lee
Legacy Cover: Eleonora Carlini
Connecting Cover: Jung-Geun Yoon
Price: $4.99
