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NEWS – Omega Rangers Forge a New Path in POWER RANGERS #17

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Omega Rangers Forge a New Path in POWER RANGERS #17
Discover the New Dangers of the Universe in Aftermath of the ELTARIAN WAR in March 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 11, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS #17, from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin, Power Rangers), artist Marco Renna (Mighty Morphin), colorist Walter Baiamonte with assistance by Sharon Marino and Sara Antonellini, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, in conjunction with the Mighty Morphin series revealing the aftermath of the ELTARIAN WAR event, in March 2022!

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?  

POWER RANGERS #17 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, Rian Gonzales (Eternals), and Helena Masellis (Branches: Horror Anthology).

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; Abbott by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison, Alex Child, and Naomi Franquiz; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; 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 POWER RANGERS #17 will be available on March 16, 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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COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 16

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

The Omega Rangers travel back to Safehaven to keep an eye on the rest of the galaxy, while Eternity Point falls under the supervision of a new assistant. As the Blue Emissary departs and the remains of three Emissaries are laid to rest, the universe seems relatively safe for now, but how long can that peace last before it’s shattered?

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

“After 32 issues (counting both Unlimited Power and the Eltarian War) the saga of Zordon and his past concludes with a satisfying finale. Serving as an epilogue of sorts, Power Rangers Issue 16 wraps up most of the plotlines while still leaving open so many possibilities for the future. Earlier this month, Mighty Morphin Issue 16 was an action packed spectacle and this issue slowed things down as the future of both teams is in question.

The opening is a fascinating conversation between Lord Zedd and Zordon about the philosophy of  ‘The Power’. Lord Zedd spares Zordon, even calling him a friend, but this is probably the closest understanding they will ever have. The rest of the issue deals with the fallout of the Eltarian War with Sentry Force Four surrendering to Zeyla. Trini has a final conversation with Drakkon as he depart with the Spectrum II for parts unknown. Their dynamic has been something that I really enjoyed throughout this story, Trini in particular has shown amazing growth in her convictions and role as a leader.

Grace and Zordon also patch things up and Zordon gets to have a moment to himself outside on top of the White Tiger Dragonzord. Zordon’s journey in this story has been a delight to read, particularly seeing so much of his past when he was younger. Zordon is not infallible and it’s great to see him triumph and overcome his personal demons from the past. Fate has tied him to Earth, and he endorses Zeyla as the Supreme Guardian. As he says, Eltar needs a fresh start and I hope we see more of modern Eltar in future issues of Power Rangers.

We also get a great scene with the Blue Emissary saying goodbye to the Omega Rangers. I liked the closure here because the Emissary tells the Rangers what they still don’t realize about themselves – they have the power and courage to protect the universe, no mentor required. The Minions reunite with Lord Zedd in the broken remains of the Moon Palace, having made their choice to not live free in Safe Haven. Here, it’s revealed that there is another plan that Zedd has cooked up, showing he is always trying to be two steps ahead of Zordon. Finally, we get a very touching moment between Skull and Zeyla. This scene was very sweet and finally gives Skull the closure he needs, on a trajectory to his growth in the show during Zeo.

Overall, Ryan Parrott has taken the Herculean task of wrapping up this arc with emotional closure and leaving the door open for Mathew Groom, who takes over Mighty Morphin next month. Ryan isn’t going anywhere though, he is still writing Power Rangers with more adventures planned for the Omega Rangers. I will miss the art by Francesco Mortarino. His art has been so tied to the franchise for the past few years. Wherever he ends up next, I will be keeping an eye on his future projects.

The future is wide open for both series and I can’t wait to see what’s next for both teams. Don’t miss our next episode of the podcast as I interview Ryan Parrott and do a deep dive on the Eltarian War.”

 

POWER RANGERS #16
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino with Ink Assistance by Christian Prunesti
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
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: Goñi Montes
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Jo Mi-Gyeong
  • FOC Reveal 1:10 Incentive Cover: Jo Mi-Gyeong
  • Unlockable Cover: Goñi Montes

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COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 15

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On Wednesday, January 19th, Power Rangers Issue 15 will be released from Boom Studios.

THE ELTARIAN WAR CONTINUES. With the fate of Earth and the Zeo Crystal hanging in the balance, unexpected alliances are formed to stop the Empyreals and their master! On Earth, the Zord battles continue, culminating in the Omegazords finally coming together in a never before seen form!  Will it be enough when all seems lost? 

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

“After the explosive events of Mighty Morphin Issue 15  – the disarming of the Orange Empyreal, the White Tiger Dragonzord combination and Zartus going to the Zeo Crystal in the Caves of Deception – Power Rangers 15 has a lot to live up to.

In the preview we get an intro from Bulk and Skull in the form of a live Ranger Station update. With so much happening in this arc, I am glad we still get to see a civilian on the ground perspective. It also serves as a nice recap of the last issue. Although if people are reading just one of these titles, this arc would definitely confuse them by only getting half of the story.

We get more looks of the White Tiger Dragonzord, a design which makes my inner 12 year old self scream with joy. To have both the Green and White Rangers together in the comics has always been a fanboy dream, and this is the cherry on top. The White Tigerzord really gets around in terms of original Zord combinations. In Necessary Evil we saw it combine into the White Tiger Mechazord and the Red Tiger Omegazord. I think the reason for so many combinations in the comics is how versatile the base Warrior Mode for the Tigerzord is. Serving as the base for these new modes, comic artists can attach and combine the new addons where needed.

This combination is not just fanservice, since Matt and Tommy are forced to work together. This leads to a much needed conversation and mentor moment for Tommy. With their connection to the Morphin Grid not only do they control the Zords as one, but they are also sharing each other’s thoughts. Not everything is resolved though, and I hope we get more of a lengthy resolution at the end of the arc.

The rest of the issue just continues to build, leading to the promise of some of the variant covers. Not to spoil anything, but writer Ryan Parrott continues to build on every issue of the last year and change. Nothing is left off the table with the cliffhanger of this issue. Both Eltarian War artists Francesco Mortarino & Marco Renna team up for this issue and it just works perfectly. Marco Renna tackles a certain continuation of a battle from the last issue with needed visual continuity while Francesco Mortarino handles all of the Zord battles. I don’t know if the rest of the handful of issue left in Eltarian War will continue this, but if it does, we’re in store for one hell of a finale.”

POWER RANGERS #15
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino & Marco Renna (pages 6-9, 17-19)
Colorist: Raúl Angulo and Sara Antonellini (pages 6-9, 17-19)
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: Angela Wang (Awanqi)
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Valentine de Landro
  • FOC Reveal 1:10 Incentive Cover: Valentine de Landro
  • Unlockable Cover: Angela Wang (Awanqi)

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COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 14

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On Wednesday, December 29th, Power Rangers Issue 14 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown earlier this month.

The new Blue Omega Ranger, along with the rest of the Omega Rangers, retreat to Safehaven to plan their next steps. With information gathered from Zordon and the Blue Emissary, our motley crew of heroes and villains set their sights on defeating the minions of their former ally and conducting a rescue mission. But in a galaxy full of enemies, who… or what…  awaits their rescue?

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

“It’s time to take back Earth in the newest installment of the Eltarian War arc with Zordon is leading the charge. Not just as a mentor, but as a fully capable warrior. Back on Earth, Matt morphs into the Green Ranger, attracting Sentry Force Four while the remaining Rangers find Grace and her staff. The rest of the issue is non-stop twists and turns as both Rangers and enemies of old team up unexpectedly to take down Zartus. 

Overall, Issue 14 of Power Rangers (the fourth part of the Eltarian War) does a fantastic job of advancing the ‘war’ part of the story with all of the Power Rangers taking the fight to the enemy. The story is packed with action on two different fronts showing readers Zordon’s true power as a warrior from 10,000 years ago. And it won’t stop with this issue as the end moments tease one of the most anticipated battles for any long time fan.

Writer Ryan Parrott is able to keep things somewhat light in the middle of serious battles, with a war cry moment that had me chuckling. The dialogue throughout the issue is filled with little moments and quips that are only possible after years of buildup with these characters’ personalities. On the art side, Francesco Mortarino delivers with one of his most ambitious issues yet. Ambitious because of the shear amount of characters he has to draw while maintaining continuity with fellow artist Marco Renna on Mighty Morphin. The last three pages set up some serious groundwork for Marco to build on.

Do I have to say it again? I highly recommend this issue. Mainly because if you got this far, there’s no turning back!”

POWER RANGERS #14
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino with Ink Assistance by Christian Prunesti
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
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
  • Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Jorge Corona
  • FOC Reveal Incentive Cover: Jorge Corona
  • Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes

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NEWS – Omega Rangers Retreat to Safehaven in POWER RANGERS #14

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Omega Rangers Retreat to Safehaven in POWER RANGERS #14

Discover a Dangerous Rescue Mission in the Next Chapter of the ELTARIAN WAR This December 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 17, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS #14, from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin, Power Rangers), artist Francesco Mortarino (Go Go Power Rangers), colorist Raúl Angulo (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and letterer Ed Dukeshire, in conjunction with the Mighty Morphin series for the epic crossover event, delivering the explosive fourth chapter of the ELTARIAN WAR, in December 2021!

The new Blue Omega Ranger, along with the rest of the Omega Rangers, retreat to Safehaven to plan their next steps. With information gathered from Zordon and the Blue Emissary, our motley crew of heroes and villains set their sights on defeating the minions of their former ally and conducting a rescue mission. But in a galaxy full of enemies, who… or what…  awaits their rescue?

POWER RANGERS #14 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, Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Jorge Corona (Star Wars) with Sarah Stern.

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 streaming on Netflix in the U.S., UK, NZ, AU & CA.

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; Abbott by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison, Alex Child, and Naomi Franquiz; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; 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 POWER RANGERS #14 will be available on December 29, 2021, 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 MIGHTY MORPHIN and 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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COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 13

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On Wednesday, November 17th, Power Rangers Issue 13 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last week.

The Omega Rangers, including their unexpected savior the NEW Blue Omega Ranger, race against time to beat the impending Empyreal threat to Earth. But can they deliver the critical secret they’ve uncovered to Zordon before it’s too late? Or will the Empyreals destroy the Omega Rangers, their allies, and everything they hold dear?

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

“The Eltarian War kicked off last week in Mighty Morphin Issue 13, but in this issue of Power Rangers the stakes haven’t been as high since Shattered Grid. Yes, you heard right. The last half of this issue will leave Power Rangers fan wondering how the Mighty Morphin and Omega Ranger teams will recover.

From the preview pages below, you can see Jason, Trini and Zack are back on Safehaven thanks to Yale and the Master Arch. Arkon is back and can completely understand Yale, a source of much amusement as the only thing Yale can say is ‘Meow’. This won’t be the last joke about Yale being a cat ranger in this story, as writer Ryan Parrott blends humor and quick quips with the heaviness of the events towards the end. The rest of the issue sees the continuation from last week, a return to both series directly playing off of each other.

This sees the return of artist Francesco Mortarino drawing the Mighty Morphin team, much like his run in Go Go Power Rangers part of Necessary Evil. It’s a nice visual continuity, but with Francesco’s evolved art since that time period. And the art is stunning with intense battles featuring every ranger from both teams. There are many characters in this issue, including Zartus’ Eltarian forces and every character gets their due both in writing and art.

Do not let this issue be spoiled for you. The ending is one of the best cliffhangers in this run and really leaves me wondering how things will get resolved.”

POWER RANGERS #13
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
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
  • Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales
  • FOC Reveal Cover: Yejin Park
  • FOC Reveal Incentive Cover: Yejin Park
  • Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales

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