On Wednesday, June 30th, POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last week.
POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1 – ENTER THE PHANTOM RANGER! Answering Zordon’s call, the Phantom Ranger investigates the aftermath of an Empyreal attack. Only to discover their connection to an ancient evil he encountered long ago… which may have finally returned to threaten the entire universe.
Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:
“Last week Power Rangers Issue 8 released and showed the destruction of the planet Hartunia at the hands of the Empyreals. The second in a mini one-shot series, Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness, explores a past adventure of the mysterious Phantom Ranger from 10,000 years ago in a flashback after visiting Hartunia at the behest of Zordon. The implications going forward in the comics universe are monumental!
With the Phantom Ranger being such a popular character among fans and the hype surrounding the issue, Edge of Darkness has a lot riding on it. Fortunately, writer Frank Gogol has crafted a beautiful story to fill in some of the gaps of the Phantom Ranger’s origins with an adventure that continues a plot thread from deep in the Power Rangers comic universe. The story serves as a continuation from Go Go Power Rangers Issues 18-19 where Lady Fienna is trying to escape with a young Rita from the forces of Master Vile. In fact, the first page of the flashback’s dialogue is taken from the last time we see them. Not only do we get a resolution to that plotline, but it reveals some great details and lore in the Power Rangers universe.
On the artwork side, Simone Ragazzoni returns from ‘Drakkon New Dawn’ and the previous ‘Heir to Darkness’. The visual continuity between these books helps to tie the stories together since both deal with the looming threat of Dark Specter. The detail that Simone brings to the issue is amazing. From the Phantom Ranger and his ship, to gorgeous space scenes and action, every panel is packed with care. Colorist Igor Monti also returns and brings a rich palette of colors that fit with the sci-fi aesthetic of the issue.
Overall, Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness not only serves as a conclusion to a past storyline and expands the Power Rangers universe, but it continues the threat of Dark Specter. Leaving it for what we know happens in Power Rangers In Space or room for future exploration with that character. More importantly, we get more depth into the character of the Phantom Ranger and opening him up for further adventures. Highly recommended!”
Stay tuned tomorrow for our interview with writer Frank Gogol!
POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Frank Gogol
Artist: Simone Ragazzoni
Colorist: Igor Monti with color assistance by Sabrina Del Grosso
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Dan Mora
Connecting and Wrap Variant Covers: Junggeun Yoon
Villain Variant Cover: Vincenzo Riccardi
Variant Cover: Derrick Chew
BOOM! Studios Exclusive Variant Cover: Ken Lashley
Price: $7.99
POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1 features main cover art by Dan Mora (Once & Future) and variant cover art by illustrators Junggeun Yoon (Spider-woman), Vincenzo Riccardi (Something is Killing the Children), and Derrick Chew (Harley Quinn).
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, “Power Rangers Dino Fury”, currently airing Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and now streaming on Netflix in the U.S.
Print copies of POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: EDGE OF DARKNESS #1 will be available on June 30, 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.
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