NEWS – “Power Rangers Dino Fury” Season 28 Announcement

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The highly-anticipated 28th season of Power Rangers has been revealed, titled Power Rangers Dino Fury! The series is adapted from Sentai’s Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger and is set to premiere in 2021 on Nickelodeon!

Here’s the synopsis:

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.

Power Rangers Dino Fury

Season 28 was first announced at New York Toy Fair earlier this year. Stay tuned to Ranger Command Power Hour for more news and discussion on the podcast!

NEWS – LORD DRAKKON’S GREATEST SECRETS REVEALED IN AUGUST 2020

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Discover the Shocking Consequences for Kimberly Hart In Her Return To Lord Drakkon’s Universe in August 2020

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 14, 2020) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today announced a brand new three-issue limited series POWER RANGERS: DRAKKON NEW DAWN, from writer Anthony Burch (Big Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jack) and artist Simone Ragazzoni (Odessa). This all-new series, scheduled to arrive in stores August 2020, finds Ranger Slayer – Kimberly Hart, Drakkon’s mightiest warrior – fighting against the deadly secrets of her former master’s legacy.

After the shocking events of Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1, Kimberly is determined to purge the terrifying hold that Drakkon has had over her world, starting with Deadlock; the prison tower where Drakkon held all those who opposed him. But even the Ranger Slayer has no clue of the true power kept in Deadlock—and what unlocking the doors will set into motion. As Kimberly investigates the worst of Drakkon’s secrets, she sets in motion Drakkon’s final plan—one that will pit her against a fan-favorite Power Rangers villain like you’ve never seen them before!

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Anthony Burch is a comic book, video game, web series, and television writer. He is best known for his work on the Borderlands 2 video game from K2 Games and his web series Hey Ash, Watcha Playin’? Burch also co-wrote the comic book series Big Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jack with Jack Carpenter and wrote Rocko’s Modern Afterlife for BOOM! Studios.

“I’m extremely excited to spend time in the Power Rangers universe, especially in the Coinless timeline of Lord Drakkon!” said Burch. “I hope fans are excited about this slightly darker, more apocalyptic tale starring some of our favorite new characters…and maybe a few returning old ones.”

Simone Ragazzoni is an artist based in Italy. After attending the Milan Comics School, he collaborated with 7Gold TV channel and Edizioni BD, working as a freelance comic artist and illustrator. Since 2017, Ragazzoni has been a regular artist and colorist on Sergio Bonelli Editore’s sci-fi monthly series Odessa.

“I can’t tell you how excited I am for DRAKKON NEW DAWN! When I was a child, watching Power Rangers was the highlight of every Sunday morning so being the one who will bring them to life in this series is a huge honor,” said Ragazzoni. “Action, fights, monsters, heroes in costumes, and an extremely talented team: what else could I ask for?”

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 27 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 milestone anniversary year with the 27th season, “Power Rangers Beast Morphers” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

“Kimberly must return home to face the fallout from her Ranger Slayer days but even she couldn’t have been prepared for the consequences of digging into Drakkon’s darkest secrets,” said Dafna Pleban, Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios. “In DRAKKON NEW DAWN, Anthony and Simone place our heroine in a situation where she’ll have to face enemies new and old, as well as a heartbreaking choice when confronted with the unthinkable!”

Print copies of POWER RANGERS: DRAKKON NEW DAWN #1 will be available on August 2020 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 Madefire. Due to the ongoing impact of the current global health crisis, the final release schedule of this series is subject to change.

Softcover 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 POWER RANGERS series and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.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 Episode 159

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Rise of the Psycho Rangers

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!

Today we are interviewing Jonathan Ying, best known in Ranger Nation as the Game Designer for Renegade Games’ Heroes of the Grid. Some of the other games he has designed include: Star Wars: Imperial Assault, Bargain Quest, DOOM: The Board Game, Sonic the Hedgehog: Dice Rush, and more.

The newest Kickstarter campaign for the Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid expansion, Rise of the Psycho Rangers, launches on Tuesday, May 12th. We delve into the details of the expansion, including some new information on game modes, pack-ins, artists for the campaign and more.

Jonathan also goes into some of the thought processes behind the scenes to bring this expansion, and others, to life.

This episode is also 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 159 – “Ranger Command Interview – Renegade Games – Rise of the Psycho Rangers”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 158

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Power Rangers Beast Morphers Season 2

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!

An Artist Anonymous(ly) told us we were Cruisin’ for a Bruisin‘ by reviewing this next batch of Power Rangers Beast Morphers episodes, but we are not falling for The Blame Game…

Eric is joined by Chris (@clong83), Kevin and Matt (@TheRealMattHunt) to review this round of episodes.

In the news we discuss the passing of Bruce Allpress (Master Phant), Lineage Studios Auto Morphin’ Figure pins, the return of Power Rangers comics, Kamen Rider Kuuga and more!

Then, we read your Answers from Ranger Nation and find out our listener’s thoughts on the first part of this season.

Remember when this was an episode discussion?

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 158 – “Rangers Review Beast Morphers Season 2 Episodes 4-6”

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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces New Dates for Power Rangers comics and more

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With comic retailers being closed for over a month or more, many in Ranger Nation have been anxiously awaiting news for when BOOM! Studios would resume their comics release. We now have news of their release schedule through the end of June 2020.

For Power Rangers, the schedule is as follows:

5/27/2020

  • Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers #31
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Vol. 11 SC

6/10/2020

  • Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers #32 (Series Finale)

6/17/2020

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #5 (Miniseries Finale)

6/24/2020

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #50 (Conclusion to Necessary Evil)

Last month BOOM! Studios announced their Retailer Support Program. Additionally, last week they sent a message of support to retailers with their Day One messaging. Now, their is a new commitment to retailers with a New Day One Retailer Support Services Program. Details are at the link, but Ranger Nation can expect new exclusive covers for Power Rangers comics and other incentives for BOOM! Studios titles.

Catch up with our Ranger Merch Reviews for the BOOM! Studios Power Rangers comics by listening to our review episodes.

NEWS – BOOM! Studios Message to Retailers

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As lockdowns continue across the nation due to the current global pandemic, many are uncertain as to when things will get back to normal or if there will be a new normal.

Today, BOOM! Studios’ President of Publishing and Marketing, Filip Sablik, released a message to comic book retailers that they are standing by for when the time comes to reopen for a new “Day 1”. In the meantime, please support your local comic shop – many have curbside pickup or offer delivery services. BOOM! Studios has a tool on their site to help Boost Your Local Comic Shop.

You can also catch up with our Ranger Merch Reviews for the BOOM! Studios Power Rangers comics by listening to our review episodes.

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 062

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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 April 2020, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric and A.P. take a trip into the Lost Galaxy with Derek (@DerekBGayle) for Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, “Loyax’ Last Battle”!

How impressed were we with the tight character arc and pacing for this episode? Did you know Lost Galaxy Walkie Talkies were a thing?

We also discuss the latest news, including Power Rangers Beast Morphers season 2 episode updates, Rise of the Psycho Rangers update, the BOOM! Studios deal with Netflix and what it DOESN’T mean for Power Rangers.

A cake monster would be pretty tasty…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 062 – “Rangers Commentary –  Loyax’ Last Battle”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 157

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VOID RANGER

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!

Our Ranger Nation Spotlight series continues as Eric (@trekkieb47) speaks with Chris aka Void Ranger (@OGMachinations). Chris is a Power Rangers fan with a newer YouTube Channel called Old God Machinations where you can, “Stop on by, stay a while, and let’s talk spandex and robots!”

Chris discusses his history with Power Rangers, how welcoming the community can be, positivity and more!

We also discuss the news including an update on BOOM! Studios Power Rangers comics, Ryan Parrott’s comic commentary thread for Go Go Power Rangers and future comic releases, Power Rangers airing dates and the state of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting TOEI and tokusatsu productions in Japan.

This is like an episode of Care Bears…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 157 – “Ranger Nation Spotlight – Void Ranger”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 061

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Power Rangers in Space Shell Shocked

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 Extra Episode for March 2020, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric gets Certified Turtlefied with Doug (@ickybooley) and first time guest co-host Chris (aka Void Ranger @OGMachinations) for Power Rangers in Space, “Shell Shocked!”!

With the Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles currently crossing over in the comics, we comment on one of the most infamous and gifable episodes in all of Power Rangers!

We also discuss the latest news, including Power Rangers Beast Morphers season 2 episode updates, Rise of the Psycho Rangers announcement, comics news and more!

Heroes in a half shell, Ranger Power!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 061 – “Rangers Commentary –  Shell Shocked”

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BOOM! Studios Announces Retailer Support Services Program Including Full Returnability Through June 2020

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to run its course around the world, many states are enacting shelter-in-place orders. Today, BOOM! Studios announced a Retailer Support program for comic book retailers that will be affected. According to the press release below, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Issue #51 will have a one-per-store variant. See below for the full press release.

UPDATE: With Diamond Distributors currently not shipping to comic book shops after April 1st, it is unknown how much of a delay there will be for future titles.

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BOOM! Studios Announces Retailer Support Services Program Including Full Returnability Through June 2020

New Initiatives Take Effect Immediately to Support Local Comic Shops

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 23, 2020) – BOOM! Studios today announced the BOOM! Retailer Support Services Program, a comprehensive set of initiatives effective immediately to aid comic book shops worldwide affected by the current health crisis.

The BOOM! Retailer Support Services Program will initially deliver the following benefits to qualifying accounts pending details being finalized with Diamond Comic Distributors:

  • Full Returnability Through June: BOOM! Studios will extend the industry’s best returnability program, the BOOM! Guarantee, by making all items that ship between March 18th through June 24th fully returnable via affidavit in order to allow retailers to order with confidence. Any retailer not already enrolled in the BOOM! Guarantee can sign up for free right here.
  • #BoostYourLCS Paid Promotion: BOOM! Studios will increase targeted advertising and promotion around comic shops, and specifically spotlight stores offering Safe Services (like curbside and mail order options), using the #BoostYourLCS hashtag to reach over 360,000 fans worldwide. A full list of BOOM! Guarantee and Safe Service retailers (with regular updates) can be found right here.
  • Rare Variant Cover Gift Set: BOOM! Studios will offer retailers a direct cash infusion by providing previously released rare and popular variant covers for free to qualifying Diamond accounts in April. These gifts will create an opportunity for retailers to generate additional revenue and promotion at no cost. For retailers who do not normally sell variant covers at an increased price, these can be used to reward loyal pull-box subscribers or used to further incentivize customer engagement as prizes or purchasing rewards.
  • Monthly 1-Per Store Variant Covers: BOOM! Studios will provide new, previously unannounced 1-per-store variant every month through December 2020 free to qualifying Diamond accounts. This program will begin with a new 1-per store variant for Faithless II #1 in April, followed by Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #51 in May, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow #1 in June.
  • Diamond Summit Variant: BOOM! Studios will deliver our promised free Diamond Summit retailer variant cover for Faithless II #1 to all qualifying stores in April so that retailers don’t miss out on this hotly anticipated issue.
  • Exclusive Convention Variant Opportunities: BOOM! Studios will offer select variant covers and other items previously planned for 2020 conventions direct to retailers through Diamond, as long as supplies last. Since fans can’t go to conventions, we’re bringing the conventions to the fans!

This program includes BOOM! Studios’ support and participation in future industry-wide, coordinated joint initiatives with Diamond Comic Distributors and other participating publishers to benefit and support comic book stores.

“We are deeply committed to working together hand-in-hand with our retail partners through this period of disruption. BOOM! Studios is proud to take both immediate and long term steps to support those on the front lines of our industry,” said Filip Sablik, President of Publishing & Marketing, BOOM! Studios. “The BOOM! Retailer Support Services Program we’ve outlined today is just the start of our efforts, which will evolve as we receive more feedback from retailers. We believe publishers should earn their space on our retail partners’ shelves and at no time has that belief been more important than now. We invite retailers to participate and share ideas to enhance our efforts together.”

Diamond Comic Distributors and BOOM! Studios will be sharing more information directly with retailers as soon as it is finalized to clearly outline how to receive benefits from the BOOM! Retailer Support Services Program.

For continuing news on MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to @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, The Woods, Giant Days, Klaus, 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 Fox for film and with 20th Television for the small screen. Please visit www.boom-studios.com for more information.

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