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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 14

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On Wednesday, December 8th, Mighty Morphin Issue 14 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last week.

With the destruction of Zordon’s tube, the Mighty Morphin team seeks new allies to help them in the Eltarian War. But with Lord Zedd at their back and the Eltarian Supreme Leader gathering his forces to launch a massive attack on the Earth, can the Rangers survive being surrounded on all sides?

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

“The Eltarian War is in full swing after the explosive events of Power Rangers Issue 13. In Mighty Morphin Issue 14 we regroup with all of the Rangers, both on Earth and the ones who retreated to Safe Haven. 

As a cautionary piece of advice seen in the preview, Kimberly tells Jason not to make the same mistakes of Zordon. Throughout the run of Power Rangers, Jason has been struggling with his choices and questioning his leadership. I think any person in a leadership position goes through these types of doubts at some point, and it’s easy to forget that the Rangers are all still teenagers. The issue also deals with Zordon confronting his mistakes and doubts with the help of Billy, Yale and the spirit of the Blue Emissary. The parallels between Zordon and Jason don’t go unnoticed. Their misunderstandings go all the way back to the first few issues at the start of Unlimited Power.

What I love about this story and this issue in particular is Zordon. There is a powerful moment where Zordon takes someone else’s advice for once, proving that even wise sages can still learn after 10,000 years. It’s a very well written scene that shows how vulnerable Zordon can be at one of the lowest moments in his incredibly long life. I also loved that the split in the groups gives characters who haven’t seen each other in awhile a chance to reconnect and work together. Writer Ryan Parrott has done a fantastic job of reconnecting characters in this issue, emphasizing how important teamwork is to the core of the franchise. Not just old friends, but unlikely teamups with enemies.

I say it in every review, but the art team of Marco Renna and Walter Baiamonte are incredible. There are a few locations in this issue – both ethereal and real – each one of them with a rich color profile that sets them apart. Marco does a brilliant job of packing the issue with characters rich in emotion.

As always, I will recommend that readers continue engaging this exciting story. For new readers – jump on those trades and catch up! This is an exciting arc that is earned with everything that has come before it.”

MIGHTY MORPHIN #14
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

    • Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
    • Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Keyla Valerio
  • FOC Reveal Incentive Cover: Keyla Valerio
  • Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales

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NEWS – The Power Rangers are Surrounded in MIGHTY MORPHIN #14

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The Power Rangers are Surrounded in MIGHTY MORPHIN #14
Discover the Dangerous Stakes of the ELTARIAN WAR in December 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 2, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN #14 from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), artist Marco Renna (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), colorist Walter Baiamonte with color assistance by Katia Ranalli, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, continuing the epic series event, ELTARIAN WAR, in December 2021!

With the destruction of Zordon’s tube, the Mighty Morphin team seeks new allies to help them in the Eltarian War. But with Lord Zedd at their back and the Eltarian Supreme Leader gathering his forces to launch a massive attack on the Earth, can the Rangers survive being surrounded on all sides?

MIGHTY MORPHIN #14 features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator InHyuk Lee (Seven Secrets), and variant covers by artists Eleonora Carlini (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Rian Gonzales (Eternals), and Keyla Valerio (Rise of Dracula).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 28 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 28th season with “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and now streaming on Netflix 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; Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison, Alex Child, and Naomi Franq; 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; Abbott by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; and Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Atreides from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN #14 will be available on December 8, 2021 exclusively 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 Kindle.

Softcover and hardcover 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 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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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 191

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It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 as he talks all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In this episode, Eric gets to interview Hasbro’s Power Rangers team after Hasbro PulseCon 2021 with John Warden (Product Design) and Jon Firestone (Global Brand Marketing). We discuss the technology and design of the Lord Zedd helmet, when 3D sculpting is used over ink jet technology for portraits, Shelby’s missing Dino Saber, inconsistences and errors in the Lightning Collection and more.

Then, Eric once again talks with writer Ryan Parrott about the end of Unlimited Power with Power Rangers Issues 11-12 and Mighty Morphin Issues 11-12. We also discuss Mighty Morphin Issue 13, the start of the Eltarian War. There are major spoilers so make sure you read the latest issues!

May the Power Protect You.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 191 – “Ranger Command Interview – Hasbro Power Rangers Team and Ryan Parrott”

 

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro and Interview with Hasbro’s Power Rangers Team
  • 0:19:36 – Interview with Ryan Parrott – Intro and what Ryan was most proud of in Unlimited Power
  • 0:24:56 – Power Rangers Issues 11-12
  • 0:55:00 – Mighty Morphin Issues 11-12
  • 1:36:27 – The Eltarian War – Mighty Morphin Issue 13

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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 13

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On Wednesday, November 10th, Mighty Morphin Issue 13 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last month.

It’s all been building up to this, the inevitable showdown between the Power Rangers and their allies against the biggest threat they’ve ever faced – the Empyreals. And yet, the shocking conclusion of the first year of Mighty Morphin may have ended the war before it even began by decimating the very heart of the Power Rangers.  Can the Rangers move past their betrayals in order to save Earth and the universe itself? Acclaimed Power Rangers writer Ryan Parrott, along with artist Marco Renna, debuts the Power Rangers event that will decide the fate of every Power Ranger across the universe – THE ELTARIAN WAR!

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

“After a year of setup in Unlimited Power, The Eltarian War has kicked off and nothing will be the same. Considered by writer Ryan Parrott to be the third act or the story (listen to our upcoming interview on November 13th), the Eltarian War delivers with higher stakes and tense moments not only on the battlefield but between characters.

From the preview pages, the story of Lord Zedd’s rise continues as he obliterates a tribe of wizard monks on the planet Ilvayx. It makes sense that Lord Zedd would learn more of the mystical arts or magic opposed to the Elterian reliance on technology and science. Moving to the present, Billy is on the run after Supreme Guardian Zartus has seemingly destroyed Zordon. What follows in this issue is a great start to this new arc. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the cliffhanger of Kimberly, Adam and Rocky facing off against Sentry Force Four is resolved in spectacular fashion.

Overall, writer Ryan Parrott does a wonderful job upping the stakes while at the same time keeping the pacing of the issue even. Every character gets a moment to shine in tough situations and conversations. Artist Marco Renna has outdone himself with amazing action sequences that feel constantly kinetic and conversations mixed with emotions. Not to be outdone, the coloring team of Walter Baiamonte, Katia Ranalli and Sara Antonellini is super vibrant. Even a fight in a rock quarry ends up being one of the most colorful in the issue. 

If you’ve been reading and are caught up on the comics, there is no point in stopping now! Highly recommended.”

MIGHTY MORPHIN #13
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli and Sara Antonellini
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Mike Del Mundo
  • FOC Reveal Incentive Cover: Mike Del Mundo
  • Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes

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NEWS – THE ELTARIAN WAR Begins in MIGHTY MORPHIN #13 from BOOM! Studios

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THE ELTARIAN WAR Begins in MIGHTY MORPHIN #13
Discover the Epic Event to Decide the Fate of Every Power Ranger Across the Universe in November 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 28, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN #13 from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), artist Marco Renna (Once & Future, Klaus), colorist Walter Baiamonte with color assistance by Sara Antonellini & Katia Ranalli, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, starting the epic series event, ELTARIAN WAR, in November 2021!

It’s all been building up to this, the inevitable showdown between the Power Rangers and their allies against the biggest threat they’ve ever faced – the Empyreals. And yet, the shocking conclusion of the first year of Mighty Morphin may have ended the war before it even began by decimating the very heart of the Power Rangers.  Can the Rangers move past their betrayals in order to save Earth and the universe itself? Acclaimed Power Rangers writer Ryan Parrott, along with artist Marco Renna, debuts the Power Rangers event that will decide the fate of every Power Ranger across the universe – THE ELTARIAN WAR!

MIGHTY MORPHIN #13 features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator InHyuk Lee (Seven Secrets), and variant covers by superstar artists Eleonora Carlini (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Mike Del Mundo (Vision), and Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 28 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 28th season with “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and now streaming on Netflix 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; Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison, Alex Child, and Naomi Franq; 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; Abbott by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; and Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Atreides from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN #13 will be available on November 10, 2021 exclusively 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 Kindle.

Softcover and hardcover 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 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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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 12

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On Wednesday, October 6th, Mighty Morphin Issue 12 will be released from Boom Studios. An exclusive first look of this issue was shown last month.

Rescued by the Power Rangers, Candice reveals there’s a deeper threat to Earth than previously realized! The revelation will force Zordon to grapple with his ancient past and for the sake of Earth, make a plea to a potential ally no one expects. But Tommy takes matters into his own hands which leads him to a collision course with his former allies!

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

“For one year, it’s all been building towards this moment. Unlimited Power draws to a close to make room for next month’s arc – The Eltarian War. The start of this issue actually begins in the middle of issue 11, right after Zartus’ conversation with Tommy. If you were confused about Zelya’s sudden appearance, this issue clears up that part of the timeline. I actually enjoy what writer Ryan Parrott has been doing the last few issues by subverting expectations and changing the way the story unfolds to keep readers on their toes. 

There is a lot to unpack this issue, with conversations between multiple characters that have long been overdue. It’s one of the aspects of the comics that I love, realistic personal stakes and feelings. After all, the Power Rangers are teenagers; they’ve had to grow up faster than most in their class with the tremendous responsibility they have as Rangers. But also, this arc has been about the past for Zordon and Zedd and how it affects the present in this building conflict. Decisions that are thousands of years old are still shaping the fate of the universe.

All of this leads to a spectacular cliffhanger, with one of the best lines in the series of the comics. Kudos to Ryan Parrott for a satisfying lead up to the next arc. But Ryan is not alone, with artist Marco Renna continuing to produce some great art for Mighty Morphin. Juggling so many set pieces and characters is no small feat, but he gives them all the attention they deserve. Walter Baiamonte’s colors really pop in this issue, with each setting and conversation using a different color theme. Ed Dukeshire is not praised enough for his lettering work in this series. There are so many unique effects, my favorite in this issue being the “SCHWWT” towards the end.

I can’t recommend this issue enough. While this arc has felt like it has dragged on at times, it’s the careful build up that really makes issues like this impactful.”

MIGHTY MORPHIN #12
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli and Sara Antonellini
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Javier Fernandez
  • FOC Reveal Incentive Cover: Javier Fernandez
  • Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales

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NEWS – Exclusive First Look at Mighty Morphin #12

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Your First Look at MIGHTY MORPHIN #12 from BOOM! Studios
Discover Even More Dangerous Threats to Earth in the Buildup to the ELTARIAN WAR this October 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 21, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN #12 from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), artist Marco Renna (Once & Future, Klaus), colorist Walter Baiamonte with color assistance by Sara Antonellini & Katia Ranalli, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, setting the stage for the next epic series event, the ELTARIAN WAR, in October 2021!

Rescued by the Power Rangers, Candice reveals there’s a deeper threat to Earth than previously realized! The revelation will force Zordon to grapple with his ancient past and for the sake of Earth, make a plea to a potential ally no one expects. But Tommy takes matters into his own hands which leads him to a collision course with his former allies!

MIGHTY MORPHIN #12 features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator InHyuk Lee (Seven Secrets), and variant covers by superstar artists Dan Mora, Eleonora Carlini (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Rian Gonzales (Eternals), and Javier Fernandez (King Spawn).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 28 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 28th season with, “Power Rangers Dino Fury” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and now streaming on Netflix 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; Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison, Alex Child, and Naomi Franq; 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; Abbott by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; and Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Atreides from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN #12 will be available on October 6, 2021 exclusively 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 Kindle.

Softcover and hardcover 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 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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