Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 205

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!

Eric is back with writer Ryan Parrott (@ThatRyanParrott) to discuss the Charge to 100 event and his final regular issue, the milestone Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 100. Ryan answers a bunch of listener questions and gives behind the scenes perspectives on how the event came together.

This episode covers issues Power Rangers issues 17-22 and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 100. There are major spoilers, so make sure you read the latest issues!

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A special thanks to James from Marshland Media for editing this episode and podcast sponsor, Darling Homebody. Check out the Darling Homebody Shopping Network live on December 1st, 2022 at 6pm CST!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 205 – “Ranger Command Interview – Charge to 100 with Ryan Parrott”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro, Convention Catch-up and Rogue Sun Choose Your Own Adventure discussion
  • 0:12:40 – Going back down to one book with Power Rangers 17, Collaborating with Mat Groom
  • 0:16:00 – Fan Questions – Kiya and Grace / Quantum Leap / What would make Ryan come back?
  • 0:30:35 – Fan Questions – Silver Omega Ranger? / Countdown to Ruin tie-in / the Original pitch for Go Go / Writing MMPR Black – Zack and Adam
  • 0:48:00 – Fan Questions – Zack and Trini / Writing for Character’s Personalities
  • 0:58:05 – Power Rangers 17/18 – Pairings and shifting stories
  • 1:02:15 – Power Rangers 19 – Journey growing up / Andros’ covert suit / Why Jason’s Mom?
  • 1:09:55 – Power Rangers 20 – Catching up with Ernie / Reconnecting with Mighty Morphin team
  • 1:14:30 – Power Rangers 21/22 – Morpher Talk / Are they dead? / Omega Gold powers
  • 1:23:50 – MMPR 100 – How the issue came together
  • 1:29:50 – MMPR 100 – Fan Questions – Trini as Leader / Jason retiring and the voicemail / Death Ranger Questions
  • 1:37:55 – MMPR 100 – Fan Questions – What Ryan wishes he could have added and what couldn’t fit
  • 1:40:00 – Megazord Combinations – Dragon Thunderzord and the Ultra Gold Omegazord
  • 1:45:25 – Tommy and Jason, Andros’ Redemption
  • 1:48:45 – Final Thoughts, Fans and Thanks
  • 1:57:45 – Sponsor: Darling Homebody / Outro

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NEWS – Shocking Return of Twisted Villain in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #102

Shocking Return of Twisted Villain in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #102
Discover the Bold New Direction for the Rangers’ RECHARGED ERA in November 2022 

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 14, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS)  a global branded entertainment leader, has revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #102. The bold and greatly anticipated Reunited, Recharged era of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers continues with the superstar creative lineup of writer Melissa Flores (Power Rangers, The Dead Lucky), artist Simona Di Gianfelice (Firefly), colorist Raúl Angulo (Mighty Morphin), and letterer Ed Dukeshire reuniting all of your favorite Rangers, recharged and ready for a bold new direction for your favorite Teenagers With Attitude that begins right here, available in November 2022.

While the gravest threats to Earth seemed put to rest, the legacy that began in Go Go Power Rangers unfolds in ways no Power Rangers fans could have imagined! As the mystery of what happened on the embattled moon begins to unravel, a villain returns from the past, along with their sick and twisted creation!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #102 features main and variant cover art by superstar artist Mateus Manhanini (Black Panther) and variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Bon Bernardo (Mighty Morphin), Jenny Frison (Something is Killing the Children), and Dani Pendergast (The Storyteller: Shapeshifters).

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 launched its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” which airs exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. Recently on National Power Rangers Day, the 30th season “Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury” was also announced to debut in 2023.

MIGHTY MORPHIN 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; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Basilisk by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf; Alice Ever After by Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalletta; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Briar by Christopher Cantwell and Germán García; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; and the upcoming Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard; Specs by David M. Booher and Chris Shehan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; and Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Harkonnen from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Michael Shelfer; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #102 will be available for sale on November 23, 2022 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.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic books 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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COMICS PREVIEW – Power Rangers Solicitations for January 2023

Boom! Studios

Today we received the advanced solicitations for Boom! Studios Power Rangers comics coming out in the month of January 2023.

There are MAJOR spoilers below, so be warned!

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NEWS – EXCLUSIVE First Look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101

Bold New Creative Team in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101
Discover the Reunion of These Fan Favorite Rangers in October 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 18, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) a global branded entertainment company, has revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101. Writer Melissa Flores (Power Rangers, The Dead Lucky), artist Simona Di Gianfelice (All-New Firefly), and Raúl Angulo (Mighty Morphin) reunite all of your favorite Rangers, recharged and ready for a bold new direction for your favorite Teenagers With Attitude that begins right here, available in October 2022.

The CHARGE TO 100 brought everything together in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #100, and now the Rangers’ future unfolds… as the Teenagers with Attitude are forced to contend with lost friends, cosmic threats, and the return of familiar adversaries with terrifying new powers!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101 features main and variant cover art by superstar artist Mateus Manhanini (Black Panther) and variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Bon Bernardo (Mighty Morphin), Francesco Tomaselli (Gunslinger Spawn), David Mack (Norse Mythology III), Rose Besch (Draculina), and Dani Pendergast (The Storyteller: Shapeshifters).

MIGHTY MORPHIN 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; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Basilisk by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf; Alice Ever After by Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalletta; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Briar by Christopher Cantwell and Germán García; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; and the upcoming Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard; Specs by David M. Booher and Chris Shehan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; and Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta. 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 MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101 will be available for sale on October 26, 2022 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.

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 launched its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” which airs exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. with new episodes released September 29. Recently on National Power Rangers Day, the 30th season “Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury” was also announced to debut in 2023.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic books 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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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Reveals Exclusive Variants for Bestselling Series This Local Comic Shop Day 2022

In previous years, BOOM! Studios partnered with Local Comic Shop Day for exclusive covers and sets.

Below you’ll find their press release for their Local Comic Shop Day offerings for 2022, including a long time request from fans of Power Rangers. The MMPR / TMNT II #1 Ashcan LCSD Exclusive Variant completes the set of New York Comic Con 2019 “Slice Edition” covers by artist Simone Di Meo.

Below is the complete press release from BOOM! Studios.


BOOM! Studios Reveals Exclusive Variants for Bestselling Series This Local Comic Shop Day 2022
Discover the Limited Edition Items Available Exclusively at Local Comic Shops on Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 13, 2022) – BOOM! Studios revealed today four highly collectible exclusive variant covers for several of their bestselling and upcoming must-read series, available on LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY 2022, taking place on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 only at participating comics retailers. To find your participating local comic shop, visit localcomicshopday.com.

These four stunning variant covers feature highly-anticipated art from superstar illustrators, including:

  • Behold, Behemoth #1 LCSD Exclusive Gatefold Variant by artist Vincenzo Riccardi

  • Grim #1 LCSD Exclusive Variant (Foil) by series artist Flaviano

  • MMPR / TMNT II #1 Ashcan LCSD Exclusive Variant by artist Simone Di Meo

  • Once Upon a Time at the End of the World #1 LCSD Exclusive Variant by artist Naomi Franquiz

LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY is an annual event that began in 2014, conceived and implemented by ComicsPRO, the only trade organization dedicated to the progress of direct market comic book retailers, to call attention to locally owned independent comic book specialty stores, celebrating their unique and vital role as the primary fire-starters of pop culture. Pop Culture begins in your Local Comic Shop!

BOOM! Studios is home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Basilisk by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Briar by Christopher Cantwell and Germán García; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; and the upcoming The Approach by Jeremy Haun, Jason A. Hurley, and Jesus Hervas, Specs by David M. Booher and Chris Shehan, Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; and Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: Waters of Kanly from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Francesco Mortarino; Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

For continuing news on LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY visit localcomicshopday.com and for 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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NEWS – Hasbro Pulse Con 2022 Product Reveals For Power Rangers

On Friday, September 30th, Hasbro kicked off Pulse Con 2022 with officially launching the Selfie Series platform, now available on the Hasbro Pulse app, along with several exciting announcements, collaborations and product reveals for Power Rangers! See below for brand highlights and high-res product images, product copy and pre-order links.

You can catch the full stream of Day 1 reveals on the official Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel HERE.


POWER RANGERS – HASBRO PULSE CON 2022 PRODUCT REVEALS

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION ZORD ASCENSION PROJECT IN SPACE ASTRO MEGAZORD FIGURE
(Ages 15 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $165.99/Available for pre-order now)

LET’S ROCKET! The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! The crackle of unreleased energy. The smell of ozone. The feeling that something big is about to happen… when you know you’re in the calm before the storm. Welcome to ZORD ASCENSION PROJECT, the next evolution of LIGHTNING COLLECTION. We’re bringing our expertise in giant robots and experience with awesome collector figures into this never-been-done-before expression of some of the most iconic robots ever to grace the screen. The Zord Ascension Project figures feature premium deco and paint, along with intricate details that create an awesome collectible.

It’s time to bring the Power Rangers In Space Rangers’ Megazord into the Lightning Collection with the ZORD ASCENSION PROJECT ASTRO MEGAZORD (MZ-0602) – a premium, collectible figure made with an incredible attention to detail and the love of true fans of Power Rangers and awesome giant robots. The ASTRO MEGAZORD includes 14 accessories making this figure a truly morphinominal addition to any fan’s shelf. Following are key product features:

  •  1:144-SCALE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE: The Astro Megazord will fit right in with already-existing displays.
  • INCLUDES THE ASTRO MEGASHIP AND ASTRO MEGASHUTTLE: Dock the two components to form the Astro Megazord.
  • THE ULTIMATE DISPLAY PIECE, PART 1: Incredible detailing and specialized paint techniques to highlight the details of the Astro Megazord
  • A UNIQUE UNBOXING EXPERIENCE: We’re transporting you to the Zord Ascension Project and putting you inside the cockpit with premium packaging unlike anything you’ve seen before from Power Rangers.
  • ZAP IS AN ECOSYSTEM OF ZORD COLLECTIBILITY: The MZ-0602 Astro Megazord isn’t the only part of the Lightning Collection Zord Ascension Project! Look for other 1:144 Scale Zords and Megazords (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order today on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada, and select European markets at 5pm ET for Hasbro Pulse Premium Members and 6pm ET for all fans. Also available at GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Dorksidetoys and BigBadToyStore.


POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO CHARGE BLUE RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available for pre-order now)

This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO CHARGE BLUE RANGER FIGURE is sculpted at a 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with a bunch of show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the DINO CHARGE Blue Ranger from the TV series where Koda was frozen in ice for 100,000 years and preserved by his Blue Energem (whew).

Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse  in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at Amazon and GameStop.

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POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION BEAST MORPHERS YELLOW RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available for pre-order now)

This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION BEAST MORPHERS YELLOW RANGER FIGURE is 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the BEAST MORPHERS Yellow Ranger from the TV series. A true glow up! After bonding with jackrabbit DNA, Zoey Reeves goes from laundry duty to Yellow Ranger. Includes: figure, 1 accessory, alternate hands, alternate head, and blast effect piece.

Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse  in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at Amazon and GameStop.

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POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION WILD FORCE PUTRID FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available for pre-order now)

This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION WILD FORCE PUTRID FIGURE is 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the footsoldiers in the WILD FORCE TV series. Things get slimy when Toxica summons the Putrids from their pink goo to battle the POWER RANGERS. Includes: figure, 1 accessories, alternate hands, and blast effect piece.

Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse  in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at Amazon and GameStop.

Amazon Affiliate Links help support the podcast.


POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO FURY GREEN RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available for pre-order now)

This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO FURY GREEN RANGER FIGURE is 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the DINO FURY Green Ranger from the tv series. Go go, Green! Track star Izzy Garcia doesn’t let anything stand in her way and she never backs down from a challenge. Includes: figure, 1 accessory, alternate hands, alternate head, and blast effect piece.

Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse  in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at Amazon and GameStop.

Amazon Affiliate Links help support the podcast.


POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED CAMMY STINGING CRANE RANGER COLLAB 6” ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: Spring 2023)

GET READY FOR ACTION… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise, when Cammy gets a Power Coin, her awesome fighting style gets a boost from the grid. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER COLLAB action figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise and its Power Rangers mashup, with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability. Plus, swappable hands for more ways to play or display. Featuring an iconic mashup design, this Cammy figure includes a stand for action poses, 3 blast effects accessories, and 1 pair of additional hands. 

Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Dorksidetoys and BigBadToyStore. 


POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED KEN SOARING FALCON RANGER COLLAB 6” ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: Spring 2023)

GET READY FOR ACTION… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise, when Ken gets a Power Coin, his awesome fighting style gets a boost from the grid. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER COLLAB action figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise and its Power Rangers mashup, with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability. Plus, swappable hands for more ways to play or display. Featuring an iconic mashup design, this Ken figure includes a stand for action poses, 3 blast effects accessories, and 1 pair of additional hands. Look for other LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and roleplay items and stay tuned for more.

Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Dorksidetoys and BigBadToyStore. 


The Power Rangers Cosmic Fury panel was hosted by Andre Meadows (@blacknerd). He was joined by the Power Rangers Dino Fury cast to discuss the newest season and updates about Cosmic Fury!

The second half of Season 2 (Episodes 12-22) has dropped exclusively on NETFLIX and is available now.

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury will be 10 episodes and drop on the same day worldwide on Netflix in 2023, eliminating the “international spoilers” frustration. Cosmic Fury will feature all new suits for morphed ground fights and will utilize footage from Uchu Sentai KyuRanger for the Zord footage.

There was also a special surprise as David Yost and Walter Jones announced their return to the franchise with a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special.


Coming off the heals of the release of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers landmark Issue 100 this past week, Boom! Studios writers, Ryan Parrott and Melissa Flores spoke with Andre to give details on the future of the comics series.


Reaching fans in the US, Canada, UK and Germany, Hasbro Pulse Con will be livestreamed exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel. Attendees of Hasbro Pulse Con can expect a robust lineup of programming, including multiple new collaboration announcements and the highly anticipated launch of Hasbro Selfie Series, the new personalization platform that allows fans to add their own face to debuting figures with fan-favorite character costume designs from Marvel, G.I. JOEGhostbusters, and Power Rangers, as well as designs inspired by Star Wars™ heroes.

Additionally, Hasbro is partnering with Toys for Tots for this year’s event. For every viewer of Hasbro Pulse Con 2022, Hasbro will donate two toys or games to Toys for Tots, up to 60,000 pieces. Stay up to date on #HasbroPulseCon2022 news at: http://go.hasb.ro/HasbroPulseCon2022. To stay up-to-date, fans can sign up for the Hasbro Pulse newsletter, follow @HasbroPulse on Instagram and Facebook and visit HasbroPulseCon.com.

NEWS – Mistress Vile & Rita Repulsa Featured in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101 Variant Covers by ROSE BESCH

Mistress Vile & Rita Repulsa Featured in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101 Variant Covers by ROSE BESCH

Discover the Future of the Fan Favorite Morphinominal Series in October 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 30, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global branded entertainment company, revealed variant cover art by Rose Besch for MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101! The bestselling comic book series based on the global pop culture phenomenon, features a brand new creative team of writer Melissa Flores (The Dead Lucky), artist Simona Di Gianfelice, colorist Raúl Angulo, and letterer Ed Dukeshire. The reunited, recharged era of Power Rangers begins in October 2022!

The CHARGE TO 100 brought everything together in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #100, now discover the bold new future for the bestselling franchise! Writer Melissa Flores and artist Simona Di Gianfelice reunite all of your favorite Rangers, recharged and ready for a bold new direction for your favorite Teenagers With Attitude that begins right here!

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 launched its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” which airs exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. with new episodes  released   September 29. Recently on National Power Rangers Day, the 30th season “Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury” was also announced to debut in 2023.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101 features main cover art by superstar artist Mateus Manhanini (Wakanda) and variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Francesco Tomaselli (Gunslinger Spawn), Bon Bernardo (Power Rangers), and David Mack (Jessica Jones).

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101 will be available for sale in October 2022 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.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic books 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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NEWS – Special Milestone 100th Issue of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS Sells Out DAY OF RELEASE

Special Milestone 100th Issue of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS Sells Out DAY OF RELEASE

Discover the Explosive Milestone Issue of the Morphinominal Series in October 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 28, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS),  a global play and entertainment company, announced today that the historic milestone issue MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #100 has sold out at the distributor level the day of release!

Due to the overwhelming support from retailers and fans, BOOM! Studios has announced MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #100 SECOND PRINTING, featuring cover art by superstar artist Dan Mora (Once & Future), available in stores October 26, 2022.

 

The CHARGE TO 100 builds to a celebratory and shocking 100th issue from acclaimed writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/TMNT), series artists Marco Renna and Moisés Hidalgo, with colorists Tamra Bonvillain and Matt Herms, as well as the return of several all-star fan favorites as guest artists on this epic culmination of a story years in the making.

A legacy that began in Go Go Power Rangers finally converges here as CHARGE TO 100 reaches its milestone issue—and kicks off brand new beginnings! Rangers fans will not want to miss Ryan Parrott’s FINAL issue on the main series, joined by a superstar lineup of returning artists including such iconic illustrators Eleonora Carlini, Francesco Mortarino, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Dan Mora, Hendry Presetya, and Miguel Mercado.

News of a deathly threat reaches the team—one that threatens every Ranger and everyone else in the entire Universe. As the climactic battle against unspeakable enemies unfolds, the lines between friend and foe blur, and difficult decisions await even the strongest of Rangers.

“We knew Ryan Parrott’s final, landmark issue of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS would be a cause for celebration, the fans and readers have definitely shown their love and support yet again,” said Filip Sablik, President, Publishing & Sales, BOOM! Studios. “The entire journey Ryan has taken us all on has been, to put it plainly, MORPHINOMINAL!” 

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #100 FIRST PRINTING will be available for sale on September 28, 2022 (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.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic books 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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COMICS PREVIEW – Power Rangers Solicitations for December 2022

Boom! Studios

Today we received the advanced solicitations for Boom! Studios Power Rangers comics coming out in the month of December 2022.

There are MAJOR spoilers below, so be warned!

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NEWS – EXCLUSIVE – BOOM! Studios MMPR MEGAZORD PACK Cover Reveals

Brand New Exclusive Variant Covers by Keyla Valerio Available in MEGAZORD PACK Collection
Return to Where it All Began and Relive Monumental Power Rangers Moments in September 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 14, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, today revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS MEGAZORD PACK, an exciting collection of key Power Rangers issues featuring brand new cover art by Keyla Valerio (Power Rangers Unlimited: Death Ranger), available September 2022.

Some of the biggest Power Rangers stories of all time return! ​​Return to where it all began, and relive the first appearance of fan favorite villain Drakkon, the commemorative crossover event Shattered Grid celebrating 25 years of Power Rangers, and the first appearance of the iconic Ranger Slayer! This highly collectible pack of five issues features all-new variant covers by Keyla Valerio, exclusive to this set.

The MEGAZORD PACK includes Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #9, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #25, Go Go Power Rangers #1, and Go Go Power Rangers #8.

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 launched its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” which airs exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. with new episodes releasing September 29. Recently on National Power Rangers Day, the 30th season “Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury” was also announced to debut in 2023.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS MEGAZORD PACK will be available on September 21, 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. 

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN and POWER RANGERS series and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

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