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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 145

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Boom! Studios

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)!

We review the ending arcs for the “Dragon Coin” saga Go Go Power Rangers issues 17-20 and the Forever Rangers special and the ending of Beyond the Grid for Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers issues 35-39!

We also discuss the latest news including Renegade Games “Heroes of the Grid” Phase 2, BOOM! Studios announcing their New York Comic Con exclusives, and some Power Rangers convention talk.

Finally, we welcome back Daniel Maniago (@mvcClockw0rk), Combat Designer of nWay Games for a brand new Power Rangers Legacy Wars segment. We breakdown the creation, moves set and combat tips of the new Dino Megazord (2017 Movie) from SYFY’s recent airing of the movie. Then, in a Battle for the Grid update we talk about bringing Lord Zedd into the game, the challenges of creating all new moves and how Zedd’s hilarious Super came about. Daniel also answers a listener question about his favorite in-game characters. Plus, we discuss upcoming nWay Games events and the PC release of Battle for the Grid on September 24th.

Tommy’s juicin’!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 145 – “Ranger Merch Review: Boom Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 7: Endgames + nWay: Dino Megazord and Lord Zedd”

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Timestamps:

  • News – 0:2:48
  • Go Go Power Rangers Issues 17-20 & Forever Rangers – 0:32:20
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issues 35-39 – 0:52:57
  • nWay – Dino Megazord (2017) – 1:30:30
  • nWay – Lord Zedd and Battle for the Grid v1.4 update – 1:41:08
  • nWay – Upcoming events – 1:55:04

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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces NYCC 2019 Exclusive Merchandise

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BOOM! Studios Announces NYCC 2019 Exclusive Merchandise

Discover the Hottest Exclusives  at BOOM! Studios Booth #1828 From October 3-6, 2019 in New York

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 17, 2019) – BOOM! Studios revealed today a first look at their exclusive merchandise debuting at New York Comic Con 2019 at the BOOM! Studios booth (#1828) from October 3-6 at the Javits Center in New York, NY. The publisher, home to award-winning imprints BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia, will host several special guests on panels and at signings throughout the weekend.

Visit the award-winning publisher’s booth (#1828) to discover never-before-seen exclusive merchandise from your favorite BOOM! Studios comic book series, including limited hardcover editions, special edition collectibles, and exclusive variant covers for Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Once & Future, WWE, and much more. Fans can also get these items signed by their favorite creators throughout the weekend at the BOOM! Studios booth.

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 New York Slice Edition NYCC  Exclusive Variant Cover
    • $10 each
    • Cover art by Simone Di Meo.
    • Exclusive NYCC-only preview of first 20 pages of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1.

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #39 Showcase Edition Variant Cover
    • $10 each
    • Cover art by Kris Anka.

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #40 Showcase Edition Variant Covers
    • $40 each
    • Cover art by James “Griff” Griffiths
    • Featuring the Blue Ranger (Billy Cranston), Red Ranger (Rocky DeSantos), and Yellow Ranger (Aisha Campbell).

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Year One Hardcover Limited Edition Variant
    • $125 each
    • Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #0-12.

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Year Two Hardcover Limited Edition Variant
    • $125 each
    • Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #13-24.

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Shattered Grid Hardcover Limited Edition Variant
    • $125 each
    • Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #24-30, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Free Comic Book Day Special 2018, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 2018 Annual #1, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid #1, and Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers #9-12.

  • Saban’s Power Rangers: The Psycho Path Hardcover Limited Edition Variant Cover
    • $40 each
    • Cover art by Lucas Werneck.

For more news on BOOM! Studios at NEW YORK COMIC CON, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 144

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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!

The hosts are back together to talk about headcanons in Power Rangers! We revisit a topic from one of our early episodes (Episode 13) during our first year and let our listeners share their own thoughts.

What’s a headcanon? It’s a personal canon or fan theory that fills in the gaps in the show’s own continuity until it’s actually incorporated into the show’s universe.

We also discuss some major news: the passing of Robert Axelrod (Finster, Lord Zedd, among others…), Power Rangers Beast Morphers pins from Lineage Studios. #HasbroToyPic campaign, new Lightning Collection figures, NYCC plans for Boom! Studios and breaking news that happened during recording. WWE’s Power Rangers connection, new Megazord from nWay Games, the premiere of the Power Rangers 2017 movie on SYFY and Phase 2 of Renegade Game Studios “Heroes of the Grid” game.

Finally, we have a very special and exciting announcement for our fifth anniversary season. Rangers, stop everything you’re doing and listen!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 144 – “Rangers Fire the Headcanon… 5 Years After”

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COMIC PREVIEW – No Ranger is Safe in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #43

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Power Rangers Fight Surprising New Enemies in New Chapter of ‘Necessary Evil’ in September 2019

 

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 9, 2019) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today revealed a new look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #43 by the all-star team of acclaimed writer Ryan Parrott (Go Go Power Rangers) and Shattered Grid artist Daniele di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), the essential next chapter in the epic Power Rangers event, Necessary Evil, arriving September 25, 2019.

In a shocking display, bounty hunter Dayne defeats the White Ranger, leaving the team without a leader! With their powers decimated and staring destruction in the face, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers reach out to their former teammates for help but the Omega Rangers are facing a surprising enemy in deep space—and there’s no guarantee everyone will make it out alive.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #43 features a main cover by Jamal Campbell (Naomi), as well as a special foil variant of the iconic Helmet Covers featuring the Blue Ranger by fan favorite artist Goñi Montes (Sandman Universe), a collectible Trading Card variant cover by Kris Anka (Runaways), an exclusive Story variant cover written by Ryan Parrott and illustrated by Dan Mora (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and more!

The MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #43 Trading Card variant cover by Anka features the Blue Ranger, Billy Cranston, with an image of the Blue Ranger in action on the front, and all his stats on the back cover, including his team name, alias, biography, and Alpha-5’s assessment.

The MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #43 Story variant cover depicts the next chapter in an eleven-part series written by writer Ryan Parrott and illustrated by acclaimed artist Dan Mora, following the enigmatic, all-knowing Emissaries as they travel space and time, unearthing never-before-seen details of the immediate aftermath of the explosive events of Shattered Grid and changing the course of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic history forever.

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 26 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 26th season, “Power Rangers Beast Morphers” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #43 will be available on September 25, 2019 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 the BOOM! Studios app. 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 Saban’s Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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COMIC PREVIEW – Go Go Power Rangers Issue 23

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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

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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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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announcements for NYCC 2019

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Boom! Studios

BOOM! Studios makes their return to New York Comic Con! Below you will find information on their panel announcements and guests from Power Rangers and more! Be sure to check out the latest merch review episode for the comic series!

BOOM! Studios Announces NYCC 2019 Special Guests & Panel Programming

Discover Your Favorite Comics Creators at BOOM! Studios Booth #1828 From October 3-6, 2019 in New York

LOS ANGELES, CA (original announcement August 21, 2019, updated September 17,2019) – BOOM! Studios announced today their presence at New York Comic Con 2019 (Booth #1828) from October 3-6 at the Javits Center in New York, NY. The publisher, home to award-winning imprints BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia, will host several special guests on panels and at signings throughout the weekend. Full details below.

Throughout the weekend, attendees will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the writers behind some of the most anticipated graphic fiction of 2019 during signing events including Andrew Rostan (Form of a Question), Bryan Edward Hill (Joss Whedon’s Angel), Daniele Di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), David Jesus Vignolli (New World), Delilah S. Dawson (Sparrowhawk), Gaby Dunn (Bury the Lede), James Tynion IV (Something’s Killing the Children, The Woods), Kieron Gillen (Once & Future), Lev Grossman (The Magicians), Patrick McHale (BAGS: or a Story Thereof, Over the Garden Wall), R.L. Stine (Just Beyond: The Scare School), Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers & Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers), Simon Spurrier (Coda), Simone di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), and  Sina Grace (Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers, Ghosted in LA).

BOOM! Studios fans will also get the chance to meet some of their favorite actors and celebrities at the booth, including WWE Superstar Jinder Mahal. Actors Karan Ashley (Aisha Campbell on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Steve Cardenas (Rocky DeSantos on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Austin St. John (Jason Lee Scott on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), will be available at the BOOM! Studios booth all weekend.

Fans can also see their favorite creators and hear them speak at select panels during New York Comic Con weekend. On Thursday, 10/3, BOOM! Studios presents ENTERTAINMENT IS LGBTQ, in partnership with GLAAD, for an in-depth conversation on LGBTQ representation in pop culture, BOOM! STUDIOS: DISCOVER YOURS on Friday, 10/4, where an all-star group of comic book creators discuss what’s new or exciting in the world of comics and reveal details about current and upcoming projects. At the POWER RANGERS: NECESSARY EVIL panel on Saturday, 10/5, learn the behind-the-scenes details of the biggest Power Rangers event yet from the creators, and get the chance to ask your most urgent questions about the teens with attitude.

For a full schedule (not just Power Rangers) visit BOOM! Studios page.

Thursday, October 3rd

1:00PM-1:50PM – Signing with Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Sina Grace (Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers, Ghosted in LA), Daniele Di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)

ENTERTAINMENT IS LGBTQ
(3:00-4:00 PM, Room 1A21)

BOOM! Studios and GLAAD present an in-depth roundtable discussion about LGBTQ representation in pop culture and the path forward to a brighter, more inclusive future, with special guests from all corners of the entertainment world including Gaby Dunn (Bad With Money, Bury The Lede), Sina Grace (Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers, Ghosted in LA), Royal Dunlap (b.b. free), James Tynion IV (Detective Comics, The Woods), Vita Ayala (Livewire), and Megan Townsend (Director of Entertainment Research & Analysis, GLAAD). Moderated by Mathew Rodriguez (Associate Editor, The Body).

Friday, October 4th

12:00PM-12:50PM – Signing with Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Sina Grace (Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers, Ghosted in LA), Daniele Di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)

BOOM! STUDIOS: DISCOVER YOURS 
(4:15-5:15 PM, Room 1A24)

It’s time to discover your new comic book obsession at NYCC – and we guarantee you’re going to find it at this panel! Join some of the most acclaimed and exciting creators in comics for a jam-packed, interactive panel featuring Lev Grossman (The Magicians), Bryan Edward Hill (Joss Whedon’s Angel), Gaby Dunn (Bury The Lede), Simon Spurrier (Coda), James Tynion IV (Something is Killing The Children), Royal Dunlap (b.b. free), and Matt Gagnon (Editor in Chief, BOOM! Studios) with surprises for everyone in the audience. Moderated by Filip Sablik (President, Publishing & Marketing, BOOM! Studios).

Saturday, October 5th

POWER RANGERS: NECESSARY EVIL 
(11:00 AM -12:00 PM, Room 1A24)

The next big Power Rangers comic book event is here – NECESSARY EVIL! Join writers Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers), Sina Grace (Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers), Daniele Di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Karan Ashley (Aisha Campbell on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Steve Cardenas (Rocky DeSantos on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Austin St. John (Jason Lee Scott on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Dafna Pleban (Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios) and more to discuss the future of the Power Rangers in comics…and a special giveaway for every fan in attendance! Moderated by James Viscardi (SVP, ComicBook.com)

12:00PM-12:50PM – Signing with Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Sina Grace (Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers, Ghosted in LA), Daniele Di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)

Sunday, October 6th

2:00PM-2:50PM – Signing with Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Sina Grace (Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers, Ghosted in LA), Daniele Di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)

For more news on BOOM! Studios at NEW YORK COMIC CON, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @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 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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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 143

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Kyle Higgins

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!

On this episode we interview Kyle Higgins in conjunction with PWRRNGR.com.

Funny enough, at the time of recording, it was exactly one year to the day that we recorded our first interview with Kyle for Episode 122.

We reflect with Kyle on his work with Power Rangers as well as some of his newer projects. One of these is “Hadrian’s Wall”, a movie based on the comic book by Kyle, which he will adapt and direct.

Hear the origins of the Dafna Ranger, White Mystic Ranger impressions during recording for Battle for the Grid, infinite Tommy’s, the origins of Scorpina on Hyper Force, Kyle creates new Ranger Sentries and MORE!

Stay tuned to our social media and PWRRNGR.com to find out how you can win some autographed Power Rangers comics from Kyle!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 143 – “Ranger Nation Interview: Kyle Higgins… One Year Later.”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 142

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RCPH Episode 142 - Boom! Studios

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

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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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