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COMIC PREVIEW – MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: SHATTERED GRID SC

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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

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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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NEWS – Boom Studios Announces Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers Crossover Event

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet For First Time in New Event Series From BOOM! Studios

Road to SDCC 2019: Morphin Power Takes On Turtle Power In Historic New Comic Book Event

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 15, 2019) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. and in partnership with IDW and Nickelodeon, today announced an all-new five-issue limited series event –  MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES! Written by Ryan Parrott (Power Rangers: Necessary Evil) and illustrated by Simone di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Venom Annual), the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fight – and maybe team up with – the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the first time in comic book history beginning December 2019.

The Power Rangers arrive in New York City to find Tommy Oliver – AKA The Mighty Morphin Green Ranger – but soon discover he’s joined forces with the villainous Shredder and the Foot Clan! As the Rangers are sent reeling by this betrayal, they’re confronted by another (fr)enemy – the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Can these heroes find a way to work together to defeat the bad guys and save the world from total destruction?!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1 (OF 5) features a main cover by Dan Mora (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Once & Future), with Turtle Ranger Helmet variant covers by Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and more!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1

Click to download high resolution cover by Dan Mora!

New York Times bestselling author Ryan Parrott was one of the key architects of the landmark Power Rangers: Shattered Grid comic book event and currently writes both Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers at BOOM! Studios, along with creator-owned projects Volition and Oberon for Aftershock Comics.

“Honestly, I’m pretty certain keeping this project a secret has taken years off my life. These two iconic franchises were my TV parents, each teaching me valuable life lessons thirty minutes at a time. The Power Rangers and the Ninja Turtles are too insanely awesome not to bring together. I mean, they’re both color-coded teenage martial artists who fight monsters! It just makes too much sense!” said writer Ryan Parrott. “A huge thank you to Hasbro and Nickelodeon for letting me play with so many of their wonderful toys, as it is truly an honor to be a part of such an exciting crossover. I’m the luckiest kid in the world, and I cannot wait for you all to see what we’ve been putting together.”

Simone di Meo is a comic book artist from Italy. He has recently worked as the artist on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for BOOM! Studios and Venom Annual #1,Immortal Hulk: The Best Defense, and Old Man Logan Annual for Marvel Entertainment.

“It’s an honor to be able to work on this amazing project. I’m very happy to be a part of this, one of the crossovers I’ve been waiting for since I was a kid,” said artist Simone di Meo. “Drawing these two teams together is a dream come true!”

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.

“No one could possibly love the Power Rangers or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles more than the creative team at the helm of this epic event! Which means they’ve got every dream team up scenario you can think of jam-packed into the pages of every issue.” said Dafna Pleban, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Monsters will grow. Shells will get kicked. And that thing you’re really hoping we’ll do? Yeah, that’s in here, too.”

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1  will be available on December 4, 2019 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), 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, SABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS, and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios, including original graphic novels such as the upcoming Saban’s Power Rangers: The Psycho Path, are available everywhere books are sold.

IDW’s extensive library of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles graphic novels – new stories tied into the Rise of the TMNT cartoon, remastered Eastman & Laird classics, IDW’s critically-acclaimed ongoing saga (now approaching its landmark 100th issue and available as the TMNT: The IDW Collection), and more – are available now at comic book shops and booksellers everywhere.

For continuing news on MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS 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 http://rangernation.com/, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter andInstagram.

For more on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, please follow the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Also, for the latest TMNT comic book news, visit IDWpublishing.com and follow @IDWpublishing on Twitter.
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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 139

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Beast Morphers Episode Review

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 last time we did a Rangers Review episode was Ninja Steel’s Holiday episodes back in 2017. We dropped Super Ninja Steel like a hot potato. But we are back with a Rangers Review episode for a show that deserves it – Power Rangers Beast Morphers!

The hosts review episodes two through six of Beast Morphers. Will Evox get his revenge on us? Is it the end of the road for our hosts? This is no digital deception because we’re taking care of business on these episodes! It will take more than a hanger heist to stop us!

PLUS, we talk about the latest news including Jason Bischoff being let go from Hasbro, Turbo: A Power Ranger’s Movie coming to Blu-Ray, Power Rangers Battle for the Grid updates, Boom! Studios comic news and more!

Finally, we read your Answers from Ranger Nation and find out what the fandom’s favorite (or least favorite) aspect of Beast Morphers is.

It’s time for special episode…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 139 – “Rangers Review: Beast Morphers Episodes 2-6”

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CLOSED – Shattered Beyond Giveaway!

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This contest is now CLOSED. Congrats to our winner Steven (@StevenTheMan13) on Twitter!

To celebrate the upcoming FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, we are having a Shattered Beyond giveaway! A fourteen issue collection of Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers series including:

  • Soul of the Dragon Graphic Novel – Autographed by series writer Kyle Higgins
  • Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Shattered Grid – Issues 26-27
  • Free Comic Book Day Shattered Grid Special
  • 2018 Shattered Grid Annual
  • Shattered Grid Issue 1
  • Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Beyond the Grid – Issues 31-38
  • MMPR Issue 35 Mercado Dark Ranger variant

Shattered Beyond

Rules:

  • Fill out the form below (Name, email – not required, social media name – to contact if you win)
  • Sweepstakes open to listeners in the United States only.
  • Must be following one of our social media accounts
  • One entry per person, multiple entries will be disqualified.
  • Contest ends Saturday, May 4th (Free Comic Book Day!) at Noon CST.
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CLOSED – Go Go Comic Giveaway!

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This contest is now CLOSED. Congrats to our winner @SnarkyShawn on Twitter!

To celebrate the upcoming FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, we are having a Go Go Comic giveaway! An eight issue collection of Boom! Studios Go Go Power Rangers series including:

  • Go Go Power Rangers Issues 13-19
  • Go Go Power Rangers Issues 14 Mercado Ranger Slayer variant
  • Go Go Power Rangers Back to School #1
  • Boom Studios Discover Yours Catalog

CLOSED – Self/Made Giveaway!

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This contest is now CLOSED. Congrats to our winner Arie (@3zekeial) on Twitter!

Our friends Mat and Michael over at Ranger Danger are pretty cool, so we are giving away 4 autographed issues of the SELF/MADE comic!

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 137

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Amy Jo Johnson C2E2

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!

Hosts Eric and Theresa (@thetg17) discuss their time at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2). Listen as we talk about our favorite panels, our friends at the show, advice from Yakko (Rob Paulsen) of the Animaniacs, geeking out about cosplay and more!

Then, we present Amy Jo Johnson‘s interview panel from March 23rd, Saturday of the convention. What did Eric and Theresa think of the panel? Listen and find out!

A big thanks to C2E2 for hosting an amazing show for the past 10 years! Here’s to 10 more!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 137 – “Ranger Command at C2E2 2019”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 133

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RCPH 5th Anniversary

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!

5 YEARS! The hosts celebrated with listeners on our Anniversary YouTube live stream.

In the news, we discuss our thoughts on Battle for the Grid game from nWay Games, additional thoughts on the Anime L.A. arson fire, Power Rangers Beast Morphers new power up mode, the cast heading back to film season 2, Jackie Scislowski featured in a local Chicago newspaper, Megazord car shades and MMPR on DVD… again.

Then, we answer Ranger Nation listener submitted questions like: is Power Rangers a “dead brand”, our favorite RCPH episodes, surprises of the podcast, our “we made it” moments, interview wants, sentai adaptations, the comics and more!

Tune in for a bunch of laughs, technical difficulties and our deepest thanks for the support all these years.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 133 – “Ranger Command Power Hour 5th Anniversary Special“

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 131

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Ranger Recap 2018

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!

It’s our Ranger Recap 2018! On this episode we take a look back at 2018 and leading up to our 5th Anniversary as a podcast this January. We review the 25th Anniversary year in Power Rangers news and our show, giving thanks to those we interviewed, Ranger Nation spotlight members and our amazing listeners.

In our Ranger Nation Answers segment, we ask our listeners their favorite (or least favorite) moments in Power Rangers this year. Then in Questions from Ranger Nation, we talk about our dream interview guests, not judging a season based on first looks, Beast Morphers confirmations, life lessons and dreams of the hosts, and more…

We also discuss the latest news including Shout! Factory announcing Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger on DVD, Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel coming to DVD and Go Go Power Rangers being nominated for Best Comic of 2018 by IGN!

Happy Holidays!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 131 – “Ranger Recap 2018”

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Ranger Recap 2018