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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 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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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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