COMIC PREVIEW – Go Go Power Rangers Issue 23

This Wednesday, September 11th,  Go Go Power Rangers Issue 23 will be released from Boom Studios. Below you will find a preview of the issue as well as the main cover and variants.

As the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers struggle to save Angel Grove from the fearsome War Bunny without Jason, the Blue Emissary forces the Red Ranger to confront surprising villains from his Shattered Grid past and shocking Necessary Evil future—kicking off the events that will result in the creation of a brand new team with a secret mission to save the galaxy—the Omega Rangers!

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

“When the cover for this issue was first previewed a couple months back, it created quite the stir in Ranger Nation. Was Drakkon really returning? Would he suddenly become the main focus of the comic again? Thankfully, this issue puts that concern to rest.

There is no doubt that last year’s Shattered Grid event continues to impact the Power Ranger’s multiverse. What makes this issue great is the way revelations are handled for Jason, as well as the readers.

Go Go Power Rangers walks the fine line of explaining future events we see in Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers and creating a story that works as a standalone. One can easily read both series in a chronological progression, as well as reading each issue as they come out.

In this particular issue, even though we see characters introduced from the main MMPR series, there are still a few surprises that hint at the future of that comic. Teases like that can only happen if the writers have story lines planned out well in advance. Writers Ryan Parrott & Sina Grace do this in fine fashion with the last few pages of this issue.

Necessary Evil continues to deliver with intrigue, and every month I am left wanting more. Don’t miss this issue!”

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COMIC PREVIEW – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 42

This Wednesday, August 28th (National Power Ranger Day), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 42 will be released from Boom Studios. Below you will find a preview of the issue as well as the main cover and variants.

NECESSARY EVIL continues as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers have returned—just in time to discover a secret that may tear apart the team!

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

“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 42 is definitely a fitting tribute to release on National Power Rangers Day. Without spoiling anything, there are some unexpected, but welcome cameos.

Plot lines from Go Go Powers Rangers are referenced naturally and are a big payoff if you have read every issue to date. There is a good balance here between all of the characters. While some have taken issue with the focus of the Omega Rangers from issue 41, every character has their moment to shine while advancing the story.

The time with the Omega Rangers is well spent. We get more backstory with Omega Blue Ranger Kiya and an undercover mission that feels like something from an alien version of a James Bond movie.

The last part of the issue sets up something that most readers have been waiting for. Highly recommended!”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 142

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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 this episode we continue our review of Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comics with guest co-hosts Chris (@TokuChris) of PwrRngr (@PwrRngr), Chris (@clong83) from Geek Each Week (@geekeachweek), Ro (@RoliverQueen_) from The Leg10n Of Boom (@Leg10nOfBoom) and Derek (@DerekBGayle) of Walloping Websnappers (@WallopingWebPod)!

We review the beginning arcs for the “Dragon Coin” saga Go Go Power Rangers issues 13-16, the start of “Beyond the Grid” for Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers issues 31-34 and the 25th MMPR Anniversary Special!

We also discuss the latest news including Lightning Collection reveals from Hasbro, new Power Rangers Beast Morphers episode titles and descriptions, and Power Morphicon 2020 tickets that are now on sale!

No mids here…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 142 – “Ranger Merch Review: Boom! Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 6 – Go Go Beyond the Grid”

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COMIC PREVIEW – Go Go Power Rangers Issue 22

This Wednesday, August 14th,  Go Go Power Rangers Issue 22 will be released from Boom Studios. Below you will find a preview of the issue as well as the main cover and variants.

Faced with the terrible consequences of a war they cannot remember, the Power Rangers are left to pick up the pieces of Shattered Grid, but the effect on the Morphing Grid may be more than they can handle. When put to the test, what will they choose—the world, or their team?

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

With the cliffhanger of the last issue, readers were left wondering how Go Go Power Rangers would tie into the overall arc of Necessary Evil. After last month’s release of MMPR Issue 41, we got an answer when the Blue Emissary was revealed as the Omega Rangers’ mentor.

Much like the Shattered Grid event from last year, Go Go Power Rangers serves to give context and background for the events happening in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. It’s this duality that makes reading these comics a lot of fun.

Once again writers Ryan Parrott & Sina Grace deliver snappy dialogue and emotional weight after the events of Tommy losing his Green Ranger powers. A line about an enemy mentioned in MMPR 41 becomes the main villain for this issue of Go Go. The return of another character makes things even more interesting for one of our heroes.

Go Go Power Rangers isn’t simply a companion comic, it’s essential reading.

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COMIC PREVIEW – MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: SHATTERED GRID SC

Today, August 7th, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid SC (Softcover) will be released from Boom Studios. Below you will find preview pages of the collection as well as the main cover.

THE BIGGEST COMIC BOOK EVENT IN POWER RANGERS HISTORY COLLECTED IN ONE VOLUME!

Lord Drakkon—a twisted alternate-reality version of Tommy Oliver (AKA the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger)—and his newly reformed army are crossing dimensions in order to execute an all-out attack that threatens the very existence of every Power Ranger ever!

Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #25-30, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Free Comic Book Day Special, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Shattered Grid #1.

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

“What else can be said that hasn’t been already said about Shattered Grid?

For Power Rangers, it is the most ambitious story-line ever told for the franchise. The twist in Issue 25 alone was enough to drive a second printing for that issue and the next one. With cameos and team-ups spanning across the whole 25 years of Power Rangers, Shattered Grid truly felt like a celebration of the franchise.

The Soft Cover collection is nicely laid out, with a special two-page summary in the beginning. The first preview page takes art from Hendry Prasetya’s introduction of Lord Drakkon and the events of that lead to the world of the Coinless. The second preview drawn by Dan Mora, summarizes the events of Shattered Grid from Go Go Power Rangers with the Ranger Slayer.

And that is my only problem with the Softcover collection. The Go Go Power Rangers portion of Shattered Grid is not included, neither is the Shattered Grid Annual. Those will be reserved for the much larger Hardcover collection coming out in November. While I understand the logistics those additional issues would be in terms of size for a softcover, it feels like new fans will miss out on the greater context of the event.

Despite that, this collection is very nice if you want to get into the heart of the story. There’s also a 40 page cover gallery with gorgeous artwork for those that missed out on collecting those.

No matter how you read it or collect it, Shattered Grid is a must read for fans of Power Rangers both new and old.”

For more of our thoughts on Shattered Grid, listen to our Ranger Merch Review of the event on Episode 118 and Episode 126.

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COMIC PREVIEW – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 41

This Wednesday, July 24th, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 41 will be released from Boom Studios. Below you will find a preview of the issue as well as the main cover and variants.

The all new covert team of Power Rangers has been revealed – and it’s Jason, Zack, Trini, and a BRAND NEW RANGER joining them to form the OMEGA RANGERS! But who is this all-new Power Ranger? Where did they come from? And why are the Omega Rangers hiding their existence from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers?

As the secrets behind their mission – as well as their deception of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – are revealed, a deadly new threat, summoned from the depths of space by Lord Zedd, arrives on Earth with only one mission…take out the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, once and for all!

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

After last month’s “to be continued” page reveal, I was wondering if we would get answers to this new team of Omega Rangers. Well, I am wondering no more since Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 41 completely focuses on Jason, Trini and Zack as the Omega Rangers!

At San Diego Comic Con, Boom! Studios displayed three Omega Ranger helmets ahead of this issue’s release. To see them in this issue of the comic together with the suit is really impressive. That also describes this whole issue.

We’re quickly thrown into the new universe that Jason, Trini and Zack find themselves in. New alien locations are shown, new side characters are introduced. It feels natural and a bit chaotic, but in a good way, as writer Ryan Parrott leaves us with even more questions. After reading the issue, I want to find out even more.

There are definitely a couple surprises that readers will not want to miss. I was wondering how Necessary Evil would tie into both series of the Power Ranger’s comics. Go Go Power Ranger’s Issue 21’s ending definitely informed what was going on in this issue. I like that both series play off of each other much like last year’s Shattered Grid event.

With Ryan Parrott writing for both series, the level of cohesion in the story really works for me. In addition to the Dan Mora story covers, it feels like all of pieces of the puzzle will come together by the end of this arc. I think this will keep readers guessing and wanting more.

The art from Daniele Di Nicuolo continues to impress. During Shattered Grid, he quickly became my favorite artist in the entire comic series. I was elated that he came back for Necessary Evil. For this issue in particular, the fights and morphs are filled with kinetic energy and the detail is very well done.

Colorists Walter Baiamonte and Katia Ranalli make this new alien universe vibrant and colorful, bringing to life Daniele’s fantastic artwork.

With Danye from the previous issue and the new worlds and aliens in this story, the universe of the Power Rangers continues to expand. One of the things I liked about the “Zordon Era” of the tv series was the universe building they managed to achieve. This issue expands that concept to another level and makes it a must read.

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 126

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 this episode we continue our Boom Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comics review with guest co-hosts Jeremy (@DaizyujinRanger), Chris (@clong83) and Derek (@DerekBGayle).

It’s our longest episode this year and we review the final arc for the Shattered Grid event: Go Go Power Rangers issues 11-12, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers issues 28-30 and the Shattered Grid Finale special! This episode is packed with our thoughts, theories, criticisms and praise.

We also discuss the latest news including Beast Morphers set filming pictures and the Super Sentai Season 43 trademark!

Finally, in our Power Rangers: Legacy Wars segment, “The Making of HyperForce Yellow”, we talk with Jesse Cherry, Senior Product Manager for nWay. Learn all about the newest character to join the game, Jack D. Thomas!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 126 – “Ranger Merch Review: Boom Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 5: Shattered Grid Finale + nWay: ‘The Making of Hyper Force Yellow Ranger'”

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Timestamps:

  • News – Beast Morphers filming – 0:04:00
  • News – Super Sentai Season 43 trademark – 0:12:00
  • MMPR 28 – 0:22:00
  • GGPR 11 – 0:38:20
  • MMPR 29 – 1:05:40
  • GGPR 12 – 1:26:15
  • MMPR 30 – 1:46:00
  • Shattered Grid Finale – 2:12:15
  • Final thoughts – 2:32:33
  • nWay Segment – “The Making of HyperForce Yellow” – 2:56:02

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 118

Shattered Grid

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 this episode we continue our Boom Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comics review with guest co-hosts Chris (@clong83) and Derek (@DerekBGayle).

We are shattered from reviewing all of the Shattered Grid event comics to date: Go Go Power Rangers issues 8-10, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers issues 25-27, MMPR 2018 Annual and the Free Comic Book Day Shattered Grid special! This episode is packed with our thoughts, theories and criticisms.

The latest news we missed the past couple weeks is also discussed including: Saban Brands closing announcement, Hasbro’s Power Rangers movie talk, Soul of the Dragon graphic novel announcement, Tamashii Nations and Bluefin SDCC 2018 exclusives, Power Rangers Beast Morphers at the Licensing Expo, Aniki Cosplay, Super Ninja Steel exclusive Mick figure, Power Morphicon Guest Announcements, and more!!

Then we answer some Questions from Ranger Nation including Street Fighter in Legacy Wars backlash and ideas for Hasbro Power Rangers shows. Finally, we ask Ranger Nation their favorite moment so far in the Shattered Grid event!

Tommy’s dead.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 118 – “Ranger Merch Review: Boom Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 4 – Shattered Grid”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 113

Shattered Grid

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 this episode we continue our Boom Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comics review with guest co-hosts Chris (@TokuChris) and Chris (@MisturYellow).

We get you ready for the Shattered Grid event by reviewing issues seventeen through twenty four and talk about the Promethea arc with Grace Sterling, the 1969 Power Rangers and the return of Lord Drakkon. Spoilers ahoy as we make our monsters grow!

The latest news involving Shattered Grid is also discussed including: Renegade Game Studios and Saban Brands partnership, Shattered Grid on Hyper Force, WonderCon Anaheim 2018 Boom Studios upcoming panel details, and the reveal of the Ranger Slayer.

We also read your predictions for Shattered Grid. Who will survive? NO Ranger is safe….

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 113 – “Ranger Merch Review – Boom Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 3 – Shattered Grid Prelude

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 087

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 this episode we continue our Boom Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comics review with special guest co-host, Jeremy Treece. Jeremy is a Freelance comic book illustrator living in Detroit, Michigan. You can find The Art of Jeremy Treece at www.jeremytreece.com

We dive right into issues six through eleven and talk all about The Black Dragon arc and the standalone issue ten that focuses on Billy Cranston. The twists and turns are epic! Spoilers ahoy as we fire our finger cannons to the moon!

Missed Part 1 of our Boom Studios review? Listen here.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 087 – Ranger Merch Review – Boom Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 2 – Issues 6-11

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Like our review? MIGHTY MORPHIN’ POWER RANGERS VOL. 2 (collecting issues #5-8) will be released March 14, 2017 in comic book stores and bookstores.

The Power Rangers face their most powerful threat yet.

As Rita enacts her plans for world domination, the Rangers are left powerless and without Zordon to call on. This is the greatest threat they have ever faced and the world hangs in the balance. Enter the age of the Black Dragon from writer Kyle Higgins (Nightwing, Batman Beyond 2.0) and artist Hendry Prasetya (Power Girl).

Continue the adventure with the untold origin of the Green Ranger illustrated by guest artist Thony Silas (Batman Beyond 2.0), and the ongoing hijinks of Bulk and Skull from writer Steve Orlando (Supergirl) and artist Corin Howell (Bat-Mite).

Pre-order now at your local comic book store. Fans can find their nearest comic book store by using http://findacomicshop.com or http://comicshoplocator.com.

Also available wherever books are sold, including Amazon and Barnes and Noble.