NEWS – A Mysterious New Threat Emerges in POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #5

A Mysterious New Threat Emerges in POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #5
Discover the Dangerous Side of the Morphin Master Teens’ Powers in April 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 20, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #5, from acclaimed writer Nicole Andelfinger (Dragon Prince: Bloodmoon Huntress), artist Simone Ragazzoni (Odessa), colorist Mattia Iacono, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, that will delve into the deepest origins of the Power Rangers, exploring the hidden secrets of the universe like never before!

On the Masterforge, the Morphin Master Teens and the Morphinaut feel the aftershock of the smoking crater on Earth’s surface. At the mysterious crash site, their new powers and skillsets are put to the test against a horde of Foot Soldiers! But what happens when their powers start to fail… and even begin to turn against them?

POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #5 features main cover and incentive variant art by Dan Mora (Once & Future) and variant cover art by illustrators Kath Lobo (Power Rangers), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Michal Ivan (Magic), and Audrey Mok (Silk).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with over 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” the series launched its 29th overall season in March with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” airing exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #5 will be available on April 27, 2022 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 197

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!

On this episode, hosts Eric and Zach are joined by Josh (@KentuckyJAM) and Kenn (@TheKennGlenn) to discuss Hasbro’s Fan First Tuesday for Power Rangers.

We catch up on the news that wasn’t discussed on Tuesday including BOOM! Studios’ “Charge to 100” event, Lightning Collection Red Ecliptor and the Retro Megazord Wave 2 collection. Then, it’s our reaction to the very short Fan First Tuesday (13 minutes!).

How could Hasbro have better prepared for fan backlash? Were expectations too high going into the event? What was up with Power Ranger’s tweet before the event? What does Kenn have to apologize for?

We talk about all of the products featured on the stream including the Lord Drakkon helmet, Color Swap 2-pack, the final wave of Ninja Rangers, Party City Piñatas, the Power Sword, ZAP Dragonzord and more. We give our predictions of the future and how things could have been done better.

Finally, we read your thoughts about the event.

But for them, it was just a Tuesday…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 197 – “Rangers React to Fan First Tuesday”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro and Comics News
  • 0:12:00 – Kenn apologizes to Ryan Parrott
  • 0:14:23 – Red Ecliptor and Retro Zords Wave 2
  • 0:21:21 – Fan First Tuesday Reaction
  • 0:55:11 – Piñata Madness, The Power Sword, ZAP Dragonzord
  • 1:24:20 – Tuesday’s sign-off and Predictions
  • 1:54:19 – Ranger Answers Segment

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NEWS – Zack and Trini Find an Unexpected Guest in POWER RANGERS #18

Zack and Trini Find an Unexpected Guest in POWER RANGERS #18
Discover the New Dangers of the Universe in Aftermath of the ELTARIAN WAR in April 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 14, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS #18 (LEGACY #91), from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin, Power Rangers), artist Marco Renna (Mighty Morphin), colorists Walter Baiamonte with assistance by Sharon Marino and Sara Antonellini, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, in conjunction with the Mighty Morphin series CHARGE TO 100, in April 2022!

The Omega Rangers take a big risk, splitting up after receiving separate distress calls from two distant planets. Zack and Trini bring an unexpected guest back to Safehaven after a battle, while Jason and Yale encounter a rogue [REDACTED], determined to avenge the destruction of his home planet! 

POWER RANGERS #18  (LEGACY #91) features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator Gerald Parel (Symbiote Spider-man: King in Black), and variant covers by Daniele Di Nicuolo (Seven Secrets) with Walter Baiamonte, Monika Palosz (Bloodshot Salvation), and Dan Mora (Once & Future).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with over 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series will celebrate its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” airing exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

POWER RANGERS 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; Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison, Alex Child, and Naomi Franquiz; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; and the upcoming Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano and Alice Ever After by Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalletta. 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 POWER RANGERS #18  (LEGACY #91) will be available on April 20, 2022, exclusively 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 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 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 Lightning Collection Red Ecliptor, Retro Zord Collection Wave 2, and Fan First Tuesday.

On March 24th, Hasbro revealed Walmart RETRO MEGAZORDS Wave 2 exclusives. Then on March 29th, Hasbro revealed the new Fan Channel exclusive RED ECLIPTOR. Finally, on April 12th a new Fan First Tuesday for Power Rangers revealed the next wave of LIGHTNING COLLECTION NINJA RANGERS, Mighty Morphin POWER SWORD and the prototype ZORD ASCENSION PROJECT DRAGONZORD.

See below for full details and high-res images.

Walmart Exclusive Retro-Style Megazord Action Figures
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.97 each)

  • Power Rangers Mighty Morphin Dragonzord Battle Mode 7-Inch Action Figure – WalmartHasbro Pulse
  • Power Rangers Mighty Morphin Mega Tigerzord 7-Inch Action Figure – WalmartHasbro Pulse
  • Power Rangers Mighty Morphin White Tigerzord Warrior Mode 7-Inch Action Figure – WalmartHasbro Pulse
  • Power Rangers Mighty Morphin Black & Gold Dino Megazord 7-Inch Action Figure – WalmartHasbro Pulse

 

Power Rangers Lightning Collection In Space Red Ecliptor
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99)  – HASBRO PULSEGAMESTOPENTERTAINMENT EARTHBEST BUYBIG BAD TOY STORE

This 6-inch Lightning Collection Red Ecliptor figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, sword accessory, power blast effect accessory, and extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Go Go Power Rangers! Includes: figure, 2 accessories, and extra hands.

  • 6-INCH SCALE COLLECTIBLE IN SPACE RED ECLIPTOR ACTION FIGURE: This Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure has premium painted details and design inspired by Power Rangers In Space
  • POWER RANGERS VILLAIN ECLIPTOR: This figure features accessories and alternate hands for more ways to play or display
  • INCLUDES CHARACTER-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES: The Red Ecliptor toy includes sword accessory, power blast effect accessory, and alternate hands
  • ECLIPTOR GETS AN UPGRADE: For his final battle against the In Space Power Rangers, Ecliptor gains new powers and a sinister red color
  • PART OF THE POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION: Look for more collectible figures in the Lightning Collection. Each sold separately. Subject to availability.

 

Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Ninja Red Ranger Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99) – TARGETHASBRO PULSE

This 6-inch Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Ninja Red Ranger figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without his helmet, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Go Go Power Rangers! Includes: figure, 1 accessory, alternate head, and 2 extra hands

  • 6-INCH SCALE COLLECTIBLE MIGHTY MORPHIN NINJA RED RANGER ACTION FIGURE: This Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure has premium painted details and design inspired by the classic Mighty Morphin season
  • INCLUDES CHARACTER-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES: The Mighty Morphin Ninja Red Ranger toy includes a character-inspired accessory and swappable heads, one of the Ranger in his helmet and one without
  • INSPIRED BY THE SERIES MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: With new powers granted to him by Ninjor when Rito destroyed all the Rangers’ zords, Rocky DeSantos became the Ninja Red Ranger
  • PART OF THE POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION: Look for more collectible figures in the Lightning Collection. Each sold separately. Subject to availability.

 

Power Rangers Lightning Collection Ninja Yellow Ranger Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99) – TARGETHASBRO PULSE

This 6-inch Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Ninja Yellow Ranger figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without her helmet, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Go Go Power Rangers! Includes: figure, 1 accessory, alternate head, and 2 extra hands

  • 6-INCH SCALE COLLECTIBLE MIGHTY MORPHIN NINJA YELLOW RANGER ACTION FIGURE: This Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure has premium painted details and design inspired by the classic Mighty Morphin season
  • INCLUDES CHARACTER-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES: The Mighty Morphin Ninja Yellow Ranger toy includes a character-inspired accessory and swappable heads, one of the Ranger in her helmet and one without
  • INSPIRED BY THE SERIES MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: With new powers granted to her by Ninjor when Rito destroyed all the Rangers’ zords, Aisha Campbell became the Ninja Yellow Ranger
  • PART OF THE POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION: Look for more collectible figures in the Lightning Collection. Each sold separately. Subject to availability.

 

Power Rangers Lightning Collection Ninja Pink Ranger Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99) – TARGETHASBRO PULSE

This 6-inch Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Ninja Pink Ranger figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without her helmet, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Go Go Power Rangers! Includes: figure, 1 accessory, alternate head, and 2 extra hands

  • 6-INCH SCALE COLLECTIBLE MIGHTY MORPHIN NINJA PINK RANGER ACTION FIGURE: This Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure has premium painted details and design inspired by the classic Mighty Morphin season
  • INCLUDES CHARACTER-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES: The Mighty Morphin Ninja Pink Ranger toy includes a character-inspired accessory, and swappable heads, one of the Ranger in her helmet and one without
  • INSPIRED BY THE SERIES MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: With new powers transferred to her from Kimberly who was granted them by Ninjor when Rito destroyed all the Rangers’ zords, Kat Hillard became the Ninja Pink Ranger
  • PART OF THE POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION: Look for more collectible figures in the Lightning Collection. Each sold separately. Subject to availability.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER POWER SWORD
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $219.99) – HASBRO PULSEENTERTAINMENT EARTH

In the original 1993 TV series that started it all, Red Ranger Jason was one of five teenagers with attitudes who protected the world from Rita Repulsa, before he passed the Power Sword to Rocky. The LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER POWER SWORD is a premium roleplay — or cosplay, if that’s your jam — POWER RANGERS collectible with lights, sounds, and touch-activated light FX. With the included display stand, fans can show the world (or their fellow geek friends) their subjectively amazing collectible roleplay item. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately.

NEWS – COMIC PREVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 18 Kicks Off BOOM! Studios “Charge to 100” Event

 

Mighty Morphin Issue 18 Kicks Off BOOM! Studios “Charge to 100” Event

 

Briefly teased by BOOM! Studios President of Publishing & Marketing Filip Sablik during their 2022 ComicsPRO Presentation, Mighty Morphin Issue 18 kicks off the “Charge to 100” event. Celebrating 100 issues of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comics, this milestone event will take place April to September 2022, culminating in a special 100th issue for Mighty Morphin Issue 23. Since the split into two separate titles, Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers have continued the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers numbering with their Legacy Variants.

This new event will include special one shots, like “Countdown to Ruin” coming in June. The Power Rangers and Omega Rangers join forces with some familiar galactic faces to battle a terrifying new cosmic threat that’s rising from the depths to threaten every living thing in existence…

“It’s absolutely incredible to think that we’ll reach 100 issues of our phenomenal Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comics this September. When we first launched Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 in 2016, we knew we had something special in the works so it’s truly an honor to celebrate this milestone with all the fans who have supported our stories for the past six years,” said Dafna Pleban, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “This milestone event will lead up to one of the most explosive issues of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers with even more twists, special appearances, and heartfelt moments than ever before so hold onto your seats as we CHARGE TO 100!”

On Wednesday, April 13th, Mighty Morphin Issue 18 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last month.

THE CHARGE TO 100 BEGINS! With the combined efforts of Promethea and the Zords protecting the Power Chamber, Rocky, the Red Ranger, and Matt, the Green Ranger, wait in tense anticipation for the return of the Away Team. Emotions run high as Zordon acknowledges a hidden history involving him and Promethea, and how much the War has affected him, while Rocky is torn on different responsibilities that might be irreconcilable without help..

MIGHTY MORPHIN #18
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Mat Groom
Artist: Moisés Hidalgo
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • 1:10 Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • 1:15 Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • 1:25 Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Monika Palosz
  • FOC Reveal Incentive 1:10 Cover: Monika Palosz
  • Unlockable Cover: Rian Gonzales

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NEWS – Power Rangers GameStop Lightning Collection Exclusives – Lord Drakkon Helmet and Color Swap 2-Pack

Today, Hasbro revealed a new set of Lightning Collection GameStop exclusives. The Mighty Morphin Yellow & Red Ranger “Swap” 2-pack and Mighty Morphin Lord Drakkon Helmet. Limited quantities were available at Hasbro Pulse, but at the time of this article posting the Swap 2-pack is sold out. See below for full details and high-res images.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Lord Drakkon Helmet
(Ages 18 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $132.99)  – HASBRO PULSEGAMESTOP

Sinister and villainous, the alternate-reality Tommy Oliver rules over his dystopian Angel Grove with an iron fist. IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating ranger teams from Mighty Morphin to the Dino Fury. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro! (Power Rangers products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) Includes: helmet and display stand.

  • INSPIRED BY MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: This premium Lightning Collection collectible is inspired by Tommy Oliver’s infamous Lord Drakkon Helmet from Boom! Studios’ Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comics!
  • PREMIUM DETAILING AND DECORATION: This full-scale helmet features a comics-inspired detailed design, paint, and finish for morphinominal display in a Power Rangers collection
  • POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION HELMET: This helmet features adjustable straps so it will fit most, making it great to wear for Power Rangers cosplay, role play, or costume
  • VILLAINOUS VOICE CHANGER: Use the Lord Drakkon Helmet’s voice changer feature to speak with the voice of the villain!
  • BE PART OF THE LEGEND: Bring part of the Power Rangers legacy home with Lightning Collection figures, collectibles, and roleplay items.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Yellow & Red Ranger “Swap” 2-pack
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $47.99)  – HASBRO PULSEGAMESTOP

The Power Rangers have swapped! The team has to embrace their new powers with Trini wielding the Red Ranger’s Power Sword and Jason morphing into the Yellow Ranger equipped with twin Power Daggers. These 6 inch action figures are based on Boom! Studios’ Go Go Power Rangers comic. Includes: 2 figures, 2 alternate heads, 9 accessories, 3 blast effects, 2 sets of alternate hands.

  • 6-INCH SCALE COLLECTIBLE 2-PACK MIGHTY MORPHIN ACTION FIGURES: These Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figures have premium painted details and design inspired by the story arc from Boom Comics
  • INCLUDES CHARACTER-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES: This 2-Pack of action figures includes multiple character-inspired accessories, alternate heads of the Rangers without their helmets and extra pairs of hands for each
  • INSPIRED BY GO GO POWER RANGERS: Magically transported to an alien planet, Jason & Trini find that they have switched colors, weapons, powers… and are strangely connected to one another
  • PART OF THE POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION: Look for more collectible figures in the Lightning Collection. Each sold separately. Subject to availability.

NEWS – The Rangers are Dealt a Deadly Choice in POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #4

The Rangers are Dealt a Deadly Choice in POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #4
Discover the Battle for the Masterforge and the Morphin Master Teens’ Lives in March 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 18, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #4, from acclaimed writer Nicole Andelfinger (Dragon Prince: Bloodmoon Huntress), artist Simone Ragazzoni (Odessa), colorist Mattia Iacono, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, that will delve into the deepest origins of the Power Rangers, exploring the hidden secrets of the universe like never before!

While the teens struggle with burnout from raw Grid Energy, the General offers them and the Morphinaut a deadly choice, even as they threaten to take the last remaining Arch. Will the Morphin Master teens find a way to stabilize their Grid Energy and help the Morphinaut survive the ensuing battle?

POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #4 features main cover and incentive variant art by Dan Mora (Once & Future) and variant cover art by illustrators Keyla Valerio (Mighty Morphin), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Jeff Dekal (Catwoman), and Helena Masellis (Stray Dogs).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with over 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series will celebrate its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” airing exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #4 will be available on March 23, 2022 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 – Power Rangers Issue 17

This past Wednesday, March 16th, Power Rangers Issue 17 was released from Boom Studios. We had a first look of the issue last week.

With the threat of the Empyreals gone and Earth saved, the Omega Rangers must forge a new path for themselves! But with the Blue Emissary gone and Xi still out of commission, can the Rangers survive the dangers of the universe that they’re trying to protect?  

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

“The aftermath of the Eltarian War continues with the second mainline comic this month with Power Rangers Issue 17. For this issue, the focus is on each of the Omega Rangers – Jason is on the hunt for Drakkon, Trini is focusing on repairing Xi and Zack helps catch a thief on Safehaven. 

Jason is still on the search for galactic threats and signs of the Spectrum II and Drakkon. Eventually he is interrupted by Yale chasing a jellyfly, one of the many native species of Safehaven, and comes to a realization. Trini gets some help from Billy via intergalactic communication as she attempts to repair Xi. It’s nice to have some crossover with the acknowledgement that the Mighty Morphin team is looking for a new Command Center, seen last issue. Xi is successfully repaired, but he has a change in personality. He is restricting access to his previous memories, cutting off the trauma of being destroyed and the events of Unlimited Power. Zack helps Arkon with a mystery of stolen items across Safehaven, the latest being a Morphin Master spear. This is a great connection to the currently running Power Rangers Unlimited as the staff has a unique Dairanger/Squadron design. The thief is a young Hartunian named Kevor Vrin whose parents were King’s guards and killed when the Empyreals destroyed their planet. Arkon spares his life after a fight, the tension still lingering between their two species. 

All of these individual stories come to a head with the Omega Rangers coming to the same conclusion – they need to do more and focus on the larger picture. They send out a galaxy wide communication with several shots on alien species and individuals (Andros!). And we are teased with the message reaching the Followers of Vox. Yup! Vox, as in Garrison Vox from Necessary Evil. How’s that for full circle?

Writer Ryan Parrott continues the Omega Ranger saga without a universe-ending storyline, beginning a new chapter for the Omega Rangers that feels more personal. I am glad that Xi is back, but also not himself. As an advanced robot, his continuing storyline with his memories and choosing to access them or not harkens back to classic science fiction. Are we the same without our memories? It’s another plot that I can’t wait to see the implications of going forward. Artist Marco Renna switches to Power Rangers after his stint on Mighty Morphin and it’s wonderful to see his art continue to be paired with Ryan’s writing. I’ve said so many great things about Marco in past reviews that I would just be repeating myself. 

Power Rangers Issue 17 is the next evolution for the Omega Rangers. They have a lot of work to do to live up to the message they sent galaxy-wide. With no ship and the Omega Zords still damaged, it’s only a matter of time before trouble comes knocking on Safehaven’s door. We can only hope they are prepared…”

POWER RANGERS #17
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with assistance by Sharon Marino & Sara Antonellini
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: Gerald Parel
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Daniele di Nicuolo
  • 1:10 Incentive Cover: Gerald Parel
  • 1:15 Incentive Cover: Daniele di Nicuolo
  • 1:25 Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Helena Masellis
  • FOC Reveal 1:10 Incentive Cover: Helena Masellis
  • Unlockable Cover: Rian Gonzales

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NEWS – Emotions Run High When Secrets are Revealed in MIGHTY MORPHIN #18

Emotions Run High When Secrets are Revealed in MIGHTY MORPHIN #18
Discover the Hidden History of Zordon & Promethea in the Aftermath of the Eltarian War in April 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 17, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN #18, continuing the brand new story arc from highly acclaimed new writer Mat Groom (Ultraman), artist Moisés Hidalgo (Dark Blood), colorist Raúl Angulo, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, as the Power Rangers struggle to build a brand new team to face down new enemies and an uncertain future, available in April 2022.

With the combined efforts of Promethea and the Zords protecting the Power Chamber, Rocky, the Red Ranger, and Matt, the Green Ranger, wait in tense anticipation for the return of the Away Team. Emotions run high as Zordon acknowledges a hidden history involving him and Promethea, and how much the War has affected him, while Rocky is torn on different responsibilities that might be irreconcilable without help…

MIGHTY MORPHIN #18 features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator InHyuk Lee (Seven Secrets), and variant cover art by fan favorite artists Eleonora Carlini (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Rian Gonzales (Eternals), and Monika Palosz (Bloodshot Salvation).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with over 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series will celebrate its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” airing exclusively 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; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Seven Secrets by Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Basilisk by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf; Regarding the Matter of Oswald’s Body by Christopher Cantwell and Luca Casalanguida, Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; and the upcoming Alice Ever After by Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalletta and Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano. 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 #18 will be available on April 13, 2022 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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NEWS – Reebok Launches Second Power Rangers Collection Featuring the Series’ Most Notorious Villains

Reebok Launches Second Power Rangers Collection Featuring the Series’ Most Notorious Villains

(BOSTON) March 15, 2022 – Today Reebok, in partnership with Hasbro, debuts a second Reebok x Power Rangers collection. The line follows the original Reebok x Power Rangers drop, which launched in June 2021, that was inspired by the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers television series of the 90s.

We highlighted some of the most popular Mighty Morphin characters in the original Power Rangers show with the first collection. This new capsule collection shines a light on some of the most formidable villains featured throughout the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers show. Drawing inspiration from characters including Rita Repulsa, Lord Zedd and Rito Revolto, this line brings to life some of the Power Rangers most worthy adversaries.

Footwear featured in the second Reebok x Power Rangers line include:

  • Instapump Fury Rita Repulsa ($200 | GW0782) – This Instapump Fury features all of Rita Repulsa’s signature markings from the icon on the pump ball which represents Rita’s staff, to the bands on the tongue, which resemble Rita’s headband. Rita’s influence even seeps into the materials with pony hair featured on the heel cup to emulate Rita’s headware.
  • Hurrikaze II Low Rito Revolto ($140 | GY5928) – The upper of this Kamikaze II Low makes the shoe instantly recognizable as Rito Revolto as the neutral upper represents Rito’s bones and the camo application on the medial side suede resembles Rito’s outfit. Other warnings that this shoe is for villains only is that the sneaker’s tongue includes the Evil Space Alien callout on the right side and the “Danger Ranger” skull and crossbones on the left side.
  • Answer IV Lord Zedd ($170 | GZ6897) – Lord Zedd takes over this Answer IV with a red, rippled upper that resembles Lord Zedd’s body, silver overlays that nod to Lord Zedd’s armor and a blue tube along the lateral side which mimics Lord Zedd’s tubes. The villain even shows up on the outsole where Iverson’s face would typically be on this classic basketball silhouette.

Beyond the details above, each footwear silhouette contains a sockliner that marks signature moments or features of each character the shoe is inspired by. For example, the Answer IV Lord Zedd sockliner incorporates images of the ingredients in Rita Repulsa’s love potion that she used on Lord Zedd. Each shoe also comes in specialized packaging unique to its character, from the Instapump Fury Rita Repulsa’s “Rita’s Moon Dumpster” box to Lord Zedd’s box inspired by the Angel Grove Community Center.

Completing the collection are five pieces of apparel, including one hoodie, one long sleeve tee and three t-shirts. The hoodie is inspired by the Megazord’s transformation and incorporates a hand-drawn Megazord emblem in the center graphic on the back of the piece. The long sleeve tee embodies the Green Ranger and features several details representative of the character, from his alias, Thomas “Tommy” Oliver, to his “Dragon Dagger.” Finally, the three t-shirts are all in the style of retro arcade graphics and showcase both the heroes and villains of the Power Rangers franchise.

This Reebok x Power Rangers collection will be available in unisex sizing at Reebok.com/power_rangers beginning March 25th.

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids live-action series in television history, with more than 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series celebrates its 29th overall season with a new season of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” airing now exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

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