We discuss our favorite Blue Power Rangers and Blue Ranger focus episodes. Did we have a collective delusion about recording a Rangers Commentary? Who is the Ranger that is in all three hosts top Blue Ranger spots? Then, in our Ranger Nation Answers segment our listeners and some new names sound off on their favorites… which lead into more discussions.
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!
Ranger Command releasing ANOTHER new episode on a Wednesday? Yup! It’s New Comic Book Day once again with the release of BOOM! Studios Power Rangers Issue 1.
Eric welcomes back writer Ryan Parrott to the show for a new interview to discuss the launch of both books, Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers.
For Mighty Morphin Issue 1, Ryan talks about Zordon’s past, writing a new side of Zordon, his favorite monster to date, Tommy’s sense of responsibility to the Green Ranger powers and the big reveal with Candice.
With Power Rangers Issue 1, Ryan talks about a sense of hope in seemingly dark times, a potential future story point for Jason’s Dad, expanding character moments with Jason and Rocky and more.
A big thanks to BOOM! Studios and Ryan Parrott for scheduling this interview. Enjoy!
This episode contains massive spoilers for Issues Mighty Morphin Issue 1 and Power Rangers 1, so please listen after you are able to read the comic.
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
In our Extra Episode for October 2020, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric, A.P. and Zach watch Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, “Life’s a Masquerade”. What could be better than commenting on the first Halloween episode of Power Rangers than on Halloween?
However, that is just an afterthought because we mainly discuss the major news. Jonathan Entwistle signs on to reimagine a new film & television universe based on Power Rangers! Bryan Edward Hill will be writing the new Power Rangers movie! We react to the news and read our listener comments in our Ranger Nation Answers segment.
Today, Hasbro had a jam packed Fan First Friday for Power Rangers.
The full cast for the highly-anticipated Power Rangers Dino Fury series adapted from Sentai’s Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger are:
Russell Curry: Zayto – Red Ranger
Hunter Deno: Amelia – Pink Ranger
Kai Moya: Ollie – Blue Ranger
Tessa Rao: Izzy – Green Ranger
Chance Perez: Javi – Black Ranger
When an army of powerful alien beings is unleashed on Earth threatening life as we know it, a brand-new team of Power Rangers, fueled by the pre-historic power of the dinosaurs, are recruited to deal with the threat.
Russell Curry – Red
Kai Moya – Blue
Tessa Rao – Green
Chance Perez – Black
Hunter Deno – Pink
In addition, fans were treated to a sneak peak during the stream for the first look at Dino Fury toys including the standard action figure line, Zords and Battle Attacker figures.
Finally, new Lightning Collection figures went up for preorder. Announced at Hasbro PulseCon, we were given official press images from Hasbro.
LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS:
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTIONMONSTERS MIGHTY MORPHIN KING SPHINX 8” Figure (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Spring 2021)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From the BEAST MORPHERS back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! Bigger, badder, and occasionally scarier, the LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS celebrates the best (and sometimes weirdest) monsters in POWER RANGERS history. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS MIGHTY MORPHIN KING SPHINX 8” Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, includes attachable wings, Sphinx Scepter accessory, power blast effect accessory, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Created by Finster from clay and Egyptian sand, KING SPHINX uses mighty wings to throw his enemies off balance. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available now for pre-order on Amazon and Hasbro Pulse.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTIONMONSTERS MIGHTY MORPHIN PUMPKIN RAPPER 8” Figure (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Spring 2021)
The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS MIGHTY MORPHIN PUMPKIN RAPPER 8” Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, includes pumpkin accessories, vine tentacle accessory, power blast effect accessory, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. The PUMPKIN RAPPER is, well, a rapping pumpkin monster… created to destroy the POWER RANGERS. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available now for pre-order on Amazon and Hasbro Pulse.
LIGHTNING COLLECTION VERSUS 2-PACKS:
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” S.P.D. SQUAD B BLUE RANGER VERSUS SQUAD A BLUE Ranger 2-Pack (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Spring 2021)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From the BEAST MORPHERS back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! This LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” S.P.D. SQUAD B BLUE RANGER VERSUS SQUAD A BLUE Ranger 2-Pack features action figures with premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show and over 20 points of articulation in each figure for high poseability. Plus, swappable heads to display the Squad B Blue Ranger with or without his helmet, multiple character-inspired accessories, and a blast effect piece, and extra pairs of hands for more ways to play or display. The S.P.D. B Squad faces off against the A Squad, who betrayed Space Patrol Delta to join Emperor Gruumm. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available now for pre-order on Amazonand Hasbro Pulse.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE RED RANGER VERSUS ASTRONEMA 2-Pack (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Spring 2021)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From the BEAST MORPHERS back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! This LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE RED RANGER VERSUS ASTRONEMA 2-Pack features action figures with premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show and over 20 points of articulation in each figure for high poseability. Plus, swappable heads to display the Red Ranger with or without his helmet, multiple character inspired accessories, a blast effect piece, and extra pairs of hands for more ways to play or display. Astronema lives to destroy the Power Rangers, but Andros and his team will fight to stop her! GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available now for pre-order on Amazonand Hasbro Pulse.
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
Your First Look at POWER RANGERS #1 From BOOM! Studios Two New Series. Two New Teams. A New Beginning For All Power Rangers Is Here!
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 29, 2020) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed today a first look at POWER RANGERS #1 from superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), acclaimed artist Francesco Mortarino (Firefly: The Sting), colorist Raúl Angulo (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and letterer Ed Dukeshire (Credits), 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 in November 2020!
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.
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.
POWER RANGERSis 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 POWER RANGERS #1 will be available on November 11, 2020 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 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.
On Wednesday, October 28th, POWER RANGERS: Drakkon New Dawn Issue 3 will be released from Boom Studios.
FINAL ISSUE! After a devastating loss to the enemy, Kimberly and the remaining Power Rangers must rally their remaining forces in a final stand against Lord Drakkon’s cruel world-ending contingency plan. The Rangers will take on an enemy never before seen in Power Ranger history!
Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:
“What happens to a world split between warring factions? In the face of a much greater evil, can people put aside their differences and work together for a common purpose? Do our past traumas define who we are now?
The final issue of Drakkon New Dawn answers these questions, while leaving a couple more questions on the table. The final panels of this miniseries definitely open up the possibility for more adventures in the world of The Coinless…. sorry, The Shattered. They may have been shattered as a people in the course of the mini-series, but they are not completely broken.
Throughout the issue there is a sense of hope to what the core of Power Rangers should be. How we can be at our best working together as a team. Being a Power Ranger is more than just having powers or a fancy suit. Many characters in this issue learn that lesson, and it almost feels like the episode of Power Rangers In Space, ‘Countdown to Destruction’. Fitting since there is a similar structure in this issue, but with a multiverse twist. The issue also gives off that feeling of triumph and hope, much like Bulk and Skull declaring themselves as Power Rangers in ‘Countdown…’.
This story was never just about Kimberly coming back home to find her place, but how a world on the brink of destruction can still have a chance to heal and rebuild. Very reflective of the state of the world now, and as a commentary – it’s fitting. If there is ever another chance to revisit this part of the Power Rangers universe, I hope that we get more messages like this.”
DRAKKON NEW DAWN #3
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Anthony Burch
Artist: Simone Ragazzoni
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jung-Geun Yoon
Foil Variant Cover: Goñi Montes
Variant Covers: Christian Ward
Price: $4.99
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!
On Wednesday, October 28th, POWER RANGERS: Sins of the Future will be released from Boom Studios. News first broke of this graphic novel back in February, and next week the wait is over! Over the past couple of months BOOM! Studios have given us a first look, a preview earlier this month, and another preview just yesterday!
When Jen returns from the future, she and Wes are attacked by a mysterious stranger who has dire news — the timelines have been altered with deadly consequences and Jen is to blame! The shocking identity of their accuser sets them on a collision path with an enemy they never expected. Can Jen and Wes survive the threats to their pasts, presents and futures? Or will it be the end of everything as they know it?
Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:
“Will the our actions in the past define us forever? Is it within our ability to change by looking back at the past? Only if we are willing to make tough choices and commit to them through hard work.
Power Rangers: Sins of the Future is a fascinating story steeped in the lore of Power Rangers Time Force and, by extension, Power Rangers HyperForce. Serving as a sequel to the first and a prequel of the other, Sins of the Future takes place five years after the events of the show in both the past and the future timelines.
Through past previews of the comic, we see that Jen Scotts and Wes Collins are trying to maintain their relationship despite orders from Time Force Command. To Time Force, it’s strictly all business and no pleasure to stop rogue Cyclobots with no master. Jen and Wes have other plans with the time remaining on one particular trip, and it ends in explosive disaster… literally. With the appearance of a new Black Time Force Power Ranger, the mystery is only beginning.
Overall, I enjoyed Power Rangers: Sins of the Future. Writers Matthew Erman and Trey Moore (story by credit) did their homework when writing this, making a satisfying sequel to Power Rangers Time Force that stays true to the continuity of the show. This story slots nicely to explain events that happened in HyperForce, the Power Rangers Ninja Steel crossover ‘Dimensions in Danger’ and even the comics event Shattered Grid.
My note to readers is to take it slow and really pay attention to small details and the dialogue. Otherwise, you may miss small cameos by a few HyperForce characters. Being a show based in time travel, Power Rangers Time Force actually did very little of that. This graphic novel did a complete one-eighty, with timeline changes and glimpses into the past and future of the Power Rangers universe. I would almost suggest watching a few important episodes of Time Force before reading the graphic novel. I admit having to look up a couple characters I forgot about, but overall if you are a huge fan of the series this shouldn’t be a problem.
As for serving as a prequel to HyperForce, it’s ok if you did not watch the online RPG from Hyper RPG. Although faithful watchers of that show will be excited with the references made to the early formation of the branch of Time Force. I was pleased with how the graphic novel opened up for more narrative possibilities in the future.
In regards to the art, Guiseppe Cafaro makes his return from past original graphic novels, Power Rangers: The Psycho Path and Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon. Cafaro continues the wonderfully detailed artwork with rich setting and accurate representation of actor’s likenesses. It seems like BOOM! Studio has made him the official artist for these one shot stories and I hope that trend continues! The colors by Francesco Segala are vibrant, mixed with wonderful effects that bring the art to life and enhance the time effects we see. As always, letterer Ed Dukeshire is a power force for everything Power Rangers, and this issue is no exception.
Power Rangers: Sins of the Future continues the trend of fantastic original graphic novels for the franchise. It’s a shame we get these only once a year, but patience is rewarded with quality. Highly recommended.”
POWER RANGERS: SINS OF THE FUTURE – Original Graphic Novel
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Matthew Erman
Story: Trey Moore
Artist: Giuseppe Cafaro
Colorist: Francesco Segala
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Diego Galindo
Price: $19.99
