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COMIC PREVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 2

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On Wednesday, December 16th, Power Rangers Issue 2 will be released from Boom Studios.

POWER RANGERS #2 – Two New Series. Two New Teams. The UNLIMITED POWER ERA continues as the Power Rangers betray Zordon! A new cosmic threat is here and the all-new Power Rangers team will put it all on the line to stop it, even if it means trusting their mortal enemy Lord Drakkon. But as the new threat launches its first offensive against the Power Rangers, the question remains – will Drakkon act as friend or foe? After all, Drakkon always has a plan…

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

“Do you remember the Power Rangers Lost Galaxy episode, ‘The Rescue Mission’? The one on a derelict ship that felt like the movie ‘Alien’ and less like a Power Rangers episode? Power Rangers Issue 2 feels exactly like that.

From the preview pages, you know something big is going down with Drakkon narrating and Jason seemingly in a pretty dire situation. I love stories that tease a future event and we see the actions leading up to it. The tension in this issue is very much like a horror movie. The story in this issue is NOT wrapped up by the end and is leading into a two-issue mini arc, both of which writer Ryan Parrott certainly teased in our last interview with him.

Each member of the Omega Rangers get their focus in this issue, including Drakkon, which feels more balanced than previous issues. This is another advantage of splitting the series, readers enjoy more focused interactions and story. And on the other side, writer Ryan Parrott is able to focus on Drakkon’s manipulations and their effects on the Omegas.

Artist Francesco Mortarino delivers with setting the feeling of a horror-based movie. With close-up shots, cramped quarters and extreme angles, the anxiety is palpable. This is enhanced with colors by Raúl Angulo using dark tones, contrasting shadows and a cooler color scheme.

With the Omegas going deeper into space as outlaws, issue two already feels like a rocky road for the team and Drakkon isn’t helping matters. I was already excited for this issue, and after reading it those feelings have already come back. There’s a cliffhanger, but I’m glad it’s only a month’s wait instead of two issues!”

POWER RANGERS #2
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Matteo Scalera
Legacy Cover: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Every Ranger Cover: Dan Mora
Price: $3.99

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COMIC PREVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 2

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On Wednesday, December 9th, Mighty Morphin Issue 2 will be released from Boom Studios.

Two New Series. Two New Teams. The UNLIMITED POWER ERA continues as shocking secrets of The New Green Ranger are revealed! Zordon enlists Billy’s help as the Mighty Morphin team deals with a shocking betrayal by the Power Rangers team. As the Mighty Morphin team remains fractured, Zedd launches his latest attack – and only The New Green Ranger stands in his way. But none of them realize they’ve walked into a trap, courtesy of Zedd’s new powers!

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

“After the events of Power Rangers Issue 1, the Mighty Morphin’ team are left without Drakkon and a mystery on their on hands. Can their old friends be trusted? As seen in the preview, Mighty Morphin Issue 2 echoes the first issue in the series with a past look at 10,000 years ago and a discussion in the Command Center. Readers are treated into a peak into Eltar society with the Elders conferring with the new Supreme Guardian of Eltar, Zophram.

There is an interesting discussion about protecting the universe versus protecting one’s own homeworld. This calls back to the argument Tommy and Trini had last month in Power Rangers 1. The mention of Dark Specter alludes he was as much as a threat in Zordon’s past as he was as seen in Power Ranger in Space.

In the command center, Zordon commands that essentially a galactic all points bulletin be put out for the Omega Rangers. This has the potential to set up a ‘The Fugitive’ style story in the other series.

The rest of the issue, which we won’t spoil here, sets up another obstacle for the Mighty Morphin’ team and definitely more potential internal team conflict next month. The conversations earlier in the issue after the preview, definitely set up the sides. Were the Omega Rangers right to break Drakkon stop a larger threat? Could the Mighty Morphin team got the information from Drakkon a different way?

There’s a battle later on this issue which will signal a character’s true intentions on where they stand to the rest of the team, but only if they were paying attention. Aisha certainly has been paying attention lately…

Writer Ryan Parrott continues to weave an interconnected tale across both books. Even though the Omega Team is now off of Earth, the affects of their actions continue to reverberate in this issue. Honestly, this issue wouldn’t make sense without reading Power Rangers Issue 1, and vice versa. It’s definitely a reason to pick up both series, which for long time readers is not that big of an ask. For newer readers, it will take more work than they may realize if they missed the previous two series.

My one wish, especially for last month’s first issues would have been a recap or ‘Previously on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ for new readers who may be picking these up for the first time or have missed the past year or two since Shattered Grid.

Artist Marco Renna continues to impress with great character art and action. He carries the mantle from Shattered Grid and Necessary Evil artist Daniele Di Nicuolo with ease. New enemies (teased in the credits) are designed by Dan Mora, and I am glad that Dan is still involved with the franchise and is able to keep a consistent design style with Rangers and what he did on Go Go Power Rangers.

Overall, this issue continues to build the story and intrigue. The slower pace might be a little slow for those anxious to find out the identity of the New Green Ranger, but I think if you remain unspoiled it could pay off. Adam might be on to something…”

MIGHTY MORPHIN #2
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: In-Hyuk Lee
Legacy Cover: Eleonora Carlini
Every Ranger Connecting Cover: Dan Mora
Price: $3.99

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COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 1

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On Wednesday, November 11th, Power Rangers Issue 1 will be released from Boom Studios. Last week we got the first look of the second launch in the “Unlimited Power” era of Power Rangers comics.

POWER RANGERS #1 reveals a new cosmic threat that only the original Power Rangers, now known as the Omega Rangers – Jason, Trini and Zack – can hope to defeat! But their secret weapon is… the villainous Lord Drakkon?! Zordon forbids the Omega Rangers from engaging Drakkon, so if they want to save the universe then they’ll have to go rogue – and go up against their Mighty Morphin allies.

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

“Following the launch of this past Wednesday’s Mighty Morphin Issue 1, the story continues in Power Rangers Issue 1. Think of the issues this month as a two-parter of the television show, kind of like a season premiere. While Issues 51-55 felt like a set up for this new arc, Mighty Morphin #1 and Power Rangers #1 are a launchpad for both series to take off in their own directions.

This particular issue sets the Omega Rangers on a quest that I don’t think will let them return to Earth anytime soon. The solicits make this point clear that they are on a forbidden path. Forbidden by whom? Zordon. Like Mighty Morphin #1, Zordon is an important part of the consequences going forward.

From the previews, readers should already know that there is a reunion between both teams as they discuss the Empyreal. The Omega Rangers are desperate for information, and it’s clear that Drakkon is the only lead.

There are some superb character moments in this issue. My favorite is a conversation that should have happened in the show between Jason and Rocky about what it means to be the Red Ranger. Members of both teams discuss the oncoming threat of the Empyreal and this sets up almost a division of viewpoints between the teams. Writer Ryan Parrott does a fantastic job giving every character a clear conviction in what they believe. Trini in particular is a standout character of this issue.

Out of the two issues this month, I enjoyed this one a bit more. Both issues are fantastic number ones, but Power Rangers sets up a conflict that won’t be resolved easily. After talking with Ryan on an upcoming interview with Ranger Command, I am excited for the direction the Omega Rangers can go. Like the universe itself, the possibilities are endless.

Artist Francesco Mortarino returns from the last arc Go Go Power Rangers. Seeing his art again feels like a comfy blanket. And his art just continually improves, you can feel the emotions in the conversations. There’s also an “action” scene towards the end that sets up the covert feel this series is going to take.

To sum it up, Power Rangers Issue 1 sets the Omega Rangers on a journey that will open up readers to the wider universe of show and comics. No longer are the Omega Rangers tied to a “main” book or event, this is their story. Omega now, Omega forever!”

POWER RANGERS #1
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Matteo Scalera
Legacy Cover: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Connecting Cover: Jung-Geun Yoon
Price: $4.99

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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 1

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On Wednesday, November 4th, Mighty Morphin Issue 1 will be released from Boom Studios. A couple of weeks ago we got the first look of this new era for Power Rangers comics.

A new Mighty Morphin team has assembled to take on the deadliest threats to Earth – but who is the All New Green Ranger by their side? The new Mighty Morphin team is on a collision course with an even deadlier Lord Zedd, who has a new mission and a new motivation – one that will change everything you thought you knew about our heroes! But even if the Mighty Morphin team can find a way to survive Zedd and their mysterious new enemies, they may discover the greatest threat to their future is the shocking secret of Zordon’s past! A new Mighty Morphin epic begins here, perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike.

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

“A ‘new era’ of Power Rangers comics is finally here with the launch of two new titles this month, Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers. With the exciting grand entrance of a new Green Ranger, the finale of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Issue 55) left us with more questions than answers.

This month the mystery continues with a final page reveal that will leave fans stunned, albeit not the answer they may have wanted, but didn’t know they needed. You’ll definitely want to go back and reread some past moments featuring the characters involved. The clues found will let you know that this plot point has been in the works for awhile.

Before all of that, this issue starts off with a familiar story structure by writer Ryan Parrott, a flashback. Flashbacks at the beginning of every issue during his run of Go Go Power Rangers helped to inform the current story while giving readers insight into their favorite characters. In past solicits for future issues, we know that this new arc will focus more on Zordon and his past. There are some great personal moments for Zordon in this issue, showing emotions that we rarely saw from the character in the series. I welcome the return of this structure, echoing Parrott’s comments about slowing the book down in our last interview.

For the Rangers side, all of them have great moments discussing the mystery surrounding the new Green Ranger. As a reader, it’s fun to see them speculate and make comments about their friends, when we know otherwise. You can see where Ryan Parrott is setting up potential future conflict.

On the art side, Marco Renna’s clean style reminds me of Daniele di Nicuolo’s art from Shattered Grid and Necessary Evil. BOOM! Studios continues to get very talented artists that keep the visual continuity strong for Power Rangers. Art-wise this issue is a perfect mix of conversation and action to show off Renna’s skills going forward.

Overall, Mighty Morphin Issue 1 continues the mystery of the last arc and opens up the Power Rangers universe a little bit more. I am looking forward to upcoming conflicts and seeing more of the new Green Ranger.”

MIGHTY MORPHIN #1
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: In-Hyuk Lee
Legacy Cover: Eleonora Carlini
Connecting Cover: Jung-Geun Yoon
Price: $4.99

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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces Exclusive Foil Variant Covers for Local Comic Shop Day 2020

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BOOM! Studios Announces Exclusive Foil Variant Covers for Local Comic Shop Day 2020

Limited Edition items are available exclusively through participating comic book shops on Wednesday, November 25, 2020

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 23, 2020) – BOOM! Studios today unveiled the five exclusive full foil variant covers available on LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY 2020, taking place on Wednesday, November 25 at participating comics retailers. To find your participating local comic shop, visit localcomicshopday.com.

These five instantly collectible covers feature full foil treatments of the below hotly-anticipated issues from superstar artists:

  • Mighty Morphin #1 by Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
  • Power Rangers #1 by Peach Momoko (Spider-Man)
  • Dune: House Atreides #2 by artist JG Jones (Wanted)
  • Lumberjanes #75 by artist and series co-writer Kat Leyh (Snapdragon)
  • Something is Killing the Children #1, a very special reprint of the first issue of the Eisner-nominated phenomenon, by series artist Werther Dell’Edera (Briggs Land) with colors by Giovanna Niro (The Crow: Memento Mori).

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!

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.

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NEWS – First Look at the Era of UNLIMITED POWER in MIGHTY MORPHIN #1

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Your First Look at the Era of UNLIMITED POWER in MIGHTY MORPHIN #1 
Two New Series. Two New Teams. A New Beginning for All Power Rangers is Here in November 2020

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 19, 2020) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today revealed a first look at the exciting new series premiere, MIGHTY MORPHIN #1, from superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), rising star artist Marco Renna, colorist Walter Baiamonte with assistance by Katia Ranalli, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, as they launch the first of two all-new series with two all-new teams on November 4, 2020.

A new Mighty Morphin team has assembled to take on the deadliest threats to Earth – but who is the All New Green Ranger by their side?

The new Mighty Morphin team is on a collision course with an even deadlier Lord Zedd, who has a new mission and a new motivation – one that will change everything you thought you knew about our heroes! But even if the Mighty Morphin team can find a way to survive Zedd and their mysterious new enemies, they may discover the greatest threat to their future is the shocking secret of Zordon’s past! A new Mighty Morphin epic begins here, perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike.

MIGHTY MORPHIN #1 features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator InHyuk Lee (Seven Secrets), and variant cover art by Eleonora Carlini (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Jung-Geun Yoon (Seven Secrets), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and an “Every Ranger” cover illustration by Dan Mora (Once & Future) that connects with POWER RANGERS #1, MIGHTY MORPHIN #2, and POWER RANGERS #2.

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 27 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 27th season, “Power Rangers Beast Morphers” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

MIGHTY MORPHIN 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; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Seven Secrets by Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; and Alienated by Simon Spurrier and Chris Wildgoose. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Dune: House Atreides by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik;  Buffy the Vampire Slayer from Jordie Bellaire and David López, and Firefly from Greg Pak, Lalit Kumar Sharma & Daniel Bayliss.

Print copies of Mighty Morphin #1 are scheduled to be available on November 4th, 2020 exclusively at local comic 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 Madefire.

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 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 – Power Rangers UNLIMITED POWER Era Begins with POWER RANGERS #1 in November 2020

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The POWER RANGERS: UNLIMITED POWER Era Begins with POWER RANGERS #1 From BOOM! Studios
Two New Series. Two New Teams. A New Beginning For All Power Rangers Is Here!

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 14, 2020) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today announced a brand new series, POWER RANGERS from superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and acclaimed artist Francesco Mortarino (Firefly: The Sting), launching in conjunction with the brand new Mighty Morphin series. Two New Series. Two New Teams. The Era of UNLIMITED POWER begins HERE — and only Lord Drakkon, their greatest enemy, can save the Power Rangers!

POWER RANGERS #1 reveals a new cosmic threat that only the original Power Rangers, now known as the Omega Rangers – Jason, Trini and Zack – can hope to defeat! But their secret weapon is… the villainous Lord Drakkon?! Zordon forbids the Omega Rangers from contacting Drakkon, so if they want to save the universe then they’ll have to go rogue – and go up against their Mighty Morphin allies.

New York Times bestselling author Ryan Parrott is a comic book and screenwriter based out of Los Angeles. A graduate of Chapman University, Parrott has written for television series NBC’s Revolution and Hulu’s Chance. Parrott is also known for his work on DC Comics’ Batman: Gates of Gotham, IDW’s Star Trek comic book series, including Starfleet Academy, Boldly Go, and Manifest Destiny, Dynamite’s Death to the Army of Darkness, and his creator-owned projects Volition, Oberon, and Dead Day with Aftershock Comics. He is currently the writer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with BOOM! Studios.

“We’ve spent several years building out the Power Rangers comic book universe and continuing the adventures of the Omega Rangers gives us a chance to fully explore it beyond the confines of the show. Not only can we add more heroes and villains but we can also bring in elements from future seasons viewed through the lens of familiar characters,” said Parrott. “It’s very exciting to explore new corners of the Power Rangers universe that fans have always imagined – and also never expected!”

Francesco Mortarino is an Italian cartoonist who graduated from the Comics School of Milano. He started working at Sergio Bonelli Editore on the comic series Nathan Never and made his US comics debut on Jupiter’s Circle for Image Comics, soon working on other projects like Dungeon & Dragons: Evil at Baldur’s Gate for IDW. Mortarino has worked on high profile BOOM! Studios series including Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Firefly: Bad Company.

“A year and a half ago, I helped illustrate Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers #33, and now I’m drawing the first issue of the new POWER RANGERS series! I’m very proud to be a part of this new era with Ryan and BOOM! Studios,” said Mortarino. “I know that many readers are waiting to see where the new team’s adventures will take them. As a fan myself, I can’t wait to show everyone exactly what I’ve been working on. It’ll blow your minds!”

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 27 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 27th season, “Power Rangers Beast Morphers” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

The hit comic book series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers launched in 2016 at BOOM! Studios, outselling nearly every other comic book in its month of release. The series went on to launch numerous hit spin off series like Go Go Power Rangers and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The series concludes in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #55, on-sale in October, which also features the first appearance of the All New Green Ranger.

“Lord Drakkon is back but will he save the Power Rangers…or does he have a darker plan in mind?” said Dafna Pleban, Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Introducing the Omega Rangers allowed us to reveal a huge piece of Power Rangers history – and POWER RANGERS #1 answer questions you never thought to ask!”

Fans who attend the BOOM! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Future is Now Panel on July 25, 2020 at 1:00 pm PT on the Comic-Con@Home website will get a very special preview of never-before-seen art as well as behind-the-scenes information about the series and what’s in store for readers! More details at www.comic-con.org/.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS #1 are scheduled to be available in November 2020 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 Madefire.

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 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 – The POWER RANGERS: UNLIMITED POWER Era Begins with MIGHTY MORPHIN #1 in November 2020

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The POWER RANGERS: UNLIMITED POWER Era Begins with MIGHTY MORPHIN #1 in November 2020 
Two New Series. Two New Teams. A New Beginning For All Power Rangers Is Here!

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 13, 2020) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today announced an exciting new series premiere, MIGHTY MORPHIN #1, from superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and rising star artist Marco Renna, as they launch the first of two all-new series with two all-new teams in November 2020.

A new Mighty Morphin team has assembled to take on the deadliest threats to Earth – but who is the All New Green Ranger by their side?

The new Mighty Morphin team is on a collision course with an even deadlier Lord Zedd, who has a new mission and a new motivation – one that will change everything you thought you knew about our heroes! But even if the Mighty Morphin team can find a way to survive Zedd and their mysterious new enemies, they may discover the greatest threat to their future is the shocking secret of Zordon’s past! A new Mighty Morphin epic begins here, perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike.

New York Times bestselling author Ryan Parrott is a comic book and screenwriter based out of Los Angeles. A graduate of Chapman University, Parrott has written for television series NBC’s Revolution and Hulu’s Chance. Parrott is also known for his work on DC Comics’ Batman: Gates of Gotham, IDW’s Star Trek comic book series, including Starfleet Academy, Boldly Go, and Manifest Destiny, Dynamite’s Death to the Army of Darkness, and his creator-owned projects Volition, Oberon, and Dead Day with Aftershock Comics. He is currently the writer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with BOOM! Studios.

“This is a brand new beginning for an all-new Mighty Morphin team featuring characters you know – and an all new Green Ranger. This book is a chance to explore the past, present and future of the team in ways you’ve never seen before,” said Parrott. “Coming out of Necessary Evil, there seemed like an opportunity to not only start fresh but focus the story in on our new MIGHTY MORPHIN team like we haven’t before.”

Marco Renna is a comic artist from Italy who made his debut with Action Lab Comics. After winning the Top Cow Talent Hunt 2016, Renna became the main artist of Fathom Vol.6 and other Aspen Comics series. He has also worked on some short stories such as Sandokan for Star Comics and Muhammed Ali for Petit à Petit. He also collaborated with Dynamite Entertainment on James Bond.

“I’m really happy to have the opportunity to work on Power Rangers. I used to watch the TV show every day and being able to draw these characters is a dream come true,” said Renna. “I feel honored to be part of this fantastic team and I am excited to go into this new adventure. I really hope you enjoy my art.”

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 27 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 27th season, “Power Rangers Beast Morphers” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

The hit comic book series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers launched in 2016 at BOOM! Studios, outselling nearly every other comic book in its month of release. The series went on to launch numerous hit spin off series like Go Go Power Rangers and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The series concludes in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #55, on-sale in October, which also features the first appearance of the All New Green Ranger.

“The UNLIMITED POWER era is all about new beginnings for two new teams of Power Rangers as they meet new allies, new enemies, new secrets and an all new Green Ranger,” said Matthew Levine, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Both of these new series will be critical for long time fans and present an exciting jumping on point for new readers who will learn that the true history of the Power Rangers isn’t what they expected.”

Fans who attend the BOOM! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Future is Now Panel on July 25, 2020 at 1:00 pm PT on the Comic-Con@Home website will get a very special preview of never-before-seen art as well as behind-the-scenes information about the series and what’s in store for readers! More details at www.comic-con.org/.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN #1 are scheduled to be available in November 2020 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 Madefire.

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 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’s Power Rangers Lightning Collection – Toy Fair 2020 Reveal

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Yesterday, Hasbro officially revealed the newest additions to the Lightning Collection! Click the galleries below for the full size press shots from Hasbro.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN DRAGON DAGGER
(Ages 18 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $59.99/Available: Fall 2020)

Hasbro’s premium LIGHTNING COLLECTION is going beyond its premium line of figures with role play products like the POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN DRAGON DAGGER, the world’s most memorable trumpet knife, aka flute sword! Tommy Oliver used the Dragon Dagger to call the powerful Dragonzord from the sea, and he never even had to move his mouth! With this MIGHTY MORPHIN DRAGON DAGGER collectible, fans can play some sweet synth tunes, mix up the music in remix mode, or display this epic piece of POWER RANGERS history on their shelves. Ever imagined putting a trumpet knife up to your metallic helmet lips, pressing some buttons, and calling an ancient and powerful zord from the depths of the ocean? Well now you can… still imagine it, but while holding a screen-inspired replica of the iconic flute sword itself, the Dragon Dagger! Inspired by the weapon/instrument from MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, this collectible features lights and sounds with premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, along with button-activated light and sound effects including the classic Dragonzord call. Go Go Power Rangers! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and at most major toy retailers nationwide in fall 2020.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN BLUE RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Summer 2020)

It’s Morphin Time! Introducing a new era of POWER RANGERS collectibles with Hasbro’s POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” Figures! The LIGHTNING COLLECTION features over two decades of iconic characters from this storied franchise, and Hasbro is excited to bring its own take to this premium line. The LIGHTNING COLLECTION’s highly-articulated, 6-inch figures will have best-in-class detailing and design, and will feature Photo Real technology for realistic actor likenesses. Billy Cranston is the brains of the team, inventing helpful gadgets as the Triceratops-powered Blue Ranger! The MIGHTY MORPHIN BLUE RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show. It includes over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads of the Ranger with and without his helmet, 4 character-inspired accessories including the Blue Ranger’s power lance and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Look for other collectible figures in this series, including the ZEO GOLD RANGER Figure, MIGHTY MORPHIN RANGER SLAYER Figure and TIME FORCE RED RANGER Figure. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and at most major toy retailers nationwide in summer 2020.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” ZEO GOLD RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Summer 2020)

Trey of Triforia arrives on Earth to help the ZEO POWER RANGERS battle the Machine Empire! The ZEO GOLD RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show. It includes over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads of the Ranger with and without his helmet, 2 character-inspired accessories including the Gold Ranger’s power staff and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN RANGER SLAYER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Summer 2020)

In an alternate reality, the former MIGHTY MORPHIN PINK RANGER Kimberly Hart is brainwashed by LORD DRAKKON and becomes the RANGER SLAYER! The MIGHTY MORPHIN RANGER SLAYER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show. It includes over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads of the Ranger with and without his helmet, 5 character-inspired accessories including the Bow of Darkness, along with a blast effect piece for more ways to play or display.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” TIME FORCE RED RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Summer 2020)

The easygoing Wesley Collins enjoys his life of luxury but joins the TIME FORCE as the Red Ranger when they need him most. The TIME FORCE RED RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show. It includes over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads of the Ranger with and without his helmet, 3 character-inspired accessories including the Chrono Saber and Chrono Blaster accessories, along with a blast effect piece for more ways to play or display.

NEWS – Power Rangers and Kamen Rider events at C2E2 2020

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In a little over two weeks, one of the largest conventions in the Midwest, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) begins! We’ve covered the show in 2017 and 2019, but we are going big for 2020!

Hosts Eric and Zach will be covering the show and all things Power Rangers related in a live broadcast as part of Podcast Central, hosted by the Chuck Load of Comics Show. On Saturday, February 28th at 11:00 AM, see us at Booth 1677 recording part of Episode 155.

Later that day, the Jason David Frank Spotlight panel will be in Room S404 from 1:30-2:30pm. Jason David Frank will also be signing autographs and attending photo ops all weekend.

Later in the evening, HENSHIN with us at Bluefin Brands (Booth 307) at 6:30pm for the Kamen Rider meetup! Wear your favorite driver, dress up as your favorite Kamen Rider, or just show up in support! This is a chance to hang out with other fans of Kamen Rider and capture the moment with an epic group photo.

Team Rider C2E2

Additionally, both David Yost (Billy, MMPR Blue Ranger) and Walter Jones (Zack, MMPR Black Ranger) will be in attendance for all three days of the show at Affirmative Clothing Company (Booth 549).

There will also be a few vendors selling Power Rangers exclusives!

First up is Han Cholo (Booth 1026), a nerd/pop culture inspired jewelry brand. All of Han Cholo’s designs are officially licensed jewelry, pins and patches from classic and modern fandoms. Their C2E2 offerings are available for pre-order now.

Their Power Rangers products include Tyrannosaurus Dinozord and Dragonzord Enamel Pins ($12 each), Dragon Dagger Pendant ($50) and Green & Red Ranger Power Bead Bracelets ($20 each).

Scorpion Comics (Booth 1851) will have an exclusive Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issue 1 variant ($40). This variant is drawn by artist Clayton Crain and is limited to 150 copies worldwide. Each comic comes with a Mylite sleeve and Certificate of Authenticity. There’s a two per person, per day limit on this cover, so be sure to grab it at the show!