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NEWS – POWER RANGERS PRIME #1 SELLS OUT BEFORE RELEASE & RETURNS WITH SECOND PRINTING

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POWER RANGERS PRIME #1 SELLS OUT BEFORE RELEASE & RETURNS WITH SECOND PRINTING

New Rangers, New Villains, New Stories

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 14, 2024) – BOOM! Studios, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, today revealed that POWER RANGERS PRIME #1 has sold out at the distributor level before release! Groundbreaking POWER RANGERS writer and scribe behind Darkest Hour, Melissa Flores, along with acclaimed artist Michael YG (Iron Fist), colorist Fabi Marques, and letterer Ed Dukeshire ushers in a new era into the Rangers Mythos with an unmissable first chapter in the new ongoing series POWER RANGERS PRIME!

POWER RANGERS is BACK and better than ever!

Angel Grove University students face a difficult choice after crossing paths with a fugitive straight out of legend. The consequences for hiding her are dire…but her existence may not stay secret for long.

In the wake of Darkest Hour, prepare yourself for a bold new era and a brand-new story unlike anything that’s come before! A perfect “Day One” jumping on point for new readers and old fans alike!

In response to the overwhelming support from retailers and fans, BOOM! Studios has announced POWER RANGERS PRIME #1 SECOND PRINTING (SEP248264), featuring brand-new cover art by Rebeca Puebla (Vicarious), available in stores December 18, 2024.

“Melissa, Michael, Fabi, and Ed have done something truly morphinominal in launching another blockbuster series,” said Allyson Gronowitz, Editor. “And now with a second printing, even more fans and readers can jump into the next amazing chapter of POWER RANGERS!”

POWER RANGERS PRIME #1 FIRST PRINTING may be available now in local comic shops. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.

POWER RANGERS PRIME 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; bestselling horror anthology Hello Darkness; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross; Minor Arcana by Jeff Lemire; Vicarious by Ryan Parrott and Eleonora Carlini; and The Creeping Below by Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa.

For continuing news on POWER RANGERS comics and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on X.

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NEWS – COMICS PREVIEW – Power Rangers Solicitations for January 2025

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Last week, we received the advance solicitations for Boom! Studios Power Rangers comics coming out in the month of January 2025.

There are MAJOR spoilers below, so be warned!

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NEWS – Exclusive First Look at POWER RANGERS PRIME #1

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A New Age of Rangers in Your First Look at POWER RANGERS PRIME #1

New Rangers, New Villains, New Stories

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 11, 2024) – BOOM! Studios, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, today revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS PRIME #1. Groundbreaking POWER RANGERS writer, and scribe behind Darkest Hour Melissa Flores, along with acclaimed artist Michael YG (Iron Fist), colorist Fabi Marques, and letterer Ed Dukeshire ushers in a new era into the Rangers Mythos with an unmissable first chapter in the new ongoing series POWER RANGERS PRIME! Coming November 2024.

POWER RANGERS is BACK and better than ever!

Angel Grove University students face a difficult choice after crossing paths with a fugitive straight out of legend. The consequences for hiding her are dire…but her existence may not stay secret for long.

In the wake of Darkest Hour, prepare yourself for a bold new era and a brand-new story unlike anything that’s come before! A perfect “Day One” jumping on point for new readers and old fans alike!

POWER RANGERS PRIME #1 features a main cover by the incomparable Dan Mora, with variants by Doaly (Radiant Black), Juni Ba (The Boy Wonder), InHyuk Lee (Mighty Morphin), Bon Bernardo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Joëlle Jones (Catwoman) with Jordie Bellaire, and Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire).

  • Power Rangers Prime #1 A Main: SEP240015
  • Power Rangers Prime #1 B Variant: SEP240016
  • Power Rangers Prime #1 C Spoiler Variant: SEP240017
  • Power Rangers Prime #1 D Foil Stamp Variant: SEP240018
  • Power Rangers Prime #1 E Blank Sketch Variant: JUL247380
  • Power Rangers Prime #1 F 1:10 INCV: SEP240019
  • Power Rangers Prime #1 G 1:25 INCV: SEP240020
  • Power Rangers Prime #1 H 1:50 INCV Foil Stamp Variant: SEP240021
  • Power Rangers Prime #1 I 1:75 INCV: SEP240022
  • Power Rangers Prime #1 J 1:100 INCV: SEP240023
  • Power Rangers Prime #1 K FOC Reveal Variant: SEP240024
  • Power Rangers Prime #1 L Unlockable Variant: SEP240025

POWER RANGERS PRIME #1 will be available in comic shops November 13, 2024. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.

POWER RANGERS PRIME 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; bestselling horror anthology Hello Darkness; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross; Minor Arcana by Jeff Lemire; and the upcoming Vicarious by Ryan Parrott and Eleonora Carlini; and The Creeping Below by Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa.

For continuing news on POWER RANGERS comics and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on X.

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NEWS – COMICS PREVIEW – Power Rangers Solicitations for December 2024

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We received the advance solicitations for Boom! Studios Power Rangers comics coming out in the month of December 2024.

There are MAJOR spoilers below, so be warned!

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NEWS – COMICS PREVIEW – Power Rangers Solicitations for November 2024

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We received the advance solicitations for Boom! Studios Power Rangers comics coming out in the month of November 2024.

There are MAJOR spoilers below, so be warned!

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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Presents a New Era of Ongoing Power Rangers Comics with POWER RANGERS PRIME

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BOOM! Studios Presents a New Era of Ongoing Power Rangers Comics with POWER RANGERS PRIME
New Rangers, New Villains, New Stories

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 22, 2024) – Groundbreaking Power Rangers writer, and scribe behind Darkest Hour Melissa Flores, along with acclaimed artist Michael Yg (Iron Fist) ushers in a new era into the Rangers Mythos with an unmissable first chapter in the new ongoing series POWER RANGERS PRIME! Coming this Fall from BOOM! Studios, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro–the ONLY place to get new, official POWER RANGERS stories.

“With Power Rangers Prime, we’re bringing the comics into a reimagined world! Familiar characters and settings will pop up in unexpected ways, but this is an all-new adventure – a crazy journey I can’t wait to share with you that beats with the heart of what it means to be a Power Ranger,” said long time Power Rangers scribe, Melissa Flores. “With designs by Dan Mora and art by the incredible Michael Yg, honestly I’m just blown away and so thankful to be a part of it!”

Angel Grove University students face a difficult choice after crossing paths with a fugitive straight out of legend. The consequences for hiding her are dire…but her existence may not stay secret for long.

In the wake of Darkest Hour, prepare yourself for a bold new era and a brand new story unlike anything that’s come before! A perfect “Day One” jumping on point for new readers and old fans alike!

“What did I do to deserve drawing a Power Rangers book? Seriously! Back in the 90s, kids of my age in China got only a handful of American shows and cartoons and they were simply priceless! We’d rush back home from school to catch them regardless how pissed our parents were for not spending the time studying. But I had no regrets, because Power Rangers was one of the best,” said Power Rangers Prime series artist, Michael Yg. “Now, not only am I drawing it, but the book is also written by the unbelievably talented Melissa Flores, and designed by Dan Mora, one of my favorite artists out there these days that I look up to. So it is for the team, for my younger self, and most importantly for you, that I’m putting my absolute heart and soul into this book! I can’t wait for you to read it.”

POWER RANGERS PRIME #1 will be available in comic shops November 13, 2024. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.

“Power Rangers is an integral part of BOOM! Studios’ DNA, and in the wake of the finale of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, we were never going to stop telling new and exciting ongoing stories,” said Power Rangers Editor, Allyson Gronowitz. “Melissa and Michael are putting together the most ambitious, ongoing Power Rangers story yet. It’s a brand-new era, a brand-new story, and I hope you all come along for the ride!”

POWER RANGERS PRIME #1 features a main cover by the incomparable Dan Mora, with variants by Juni Ba (The Boy Wonder), InHyuk Lee (Mighty Morphin), Bon Bernardo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Joëlle Jones (Catwoman), Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire), and more!

POWER RANGERS PRIME 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; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard; Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta; Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; The Neighbors by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Letizia Cadonici; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Sirens of the City by Joanne Starer and Khary Randolph; Coda by Simon Spurrier and Matías Bergara; Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; and Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; Mighty Morphin Power Rangers by Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa.

For continuing news on POWER RANGERS comic books and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on X.

About Melissa Flores:

Melissa Flores is a writer best known for her work as a producer on Power Rangers. She also wrote and co-created the popular Twitch digital hybrid series The Unleashed. Her new Image comic book series The Dead Lucky is now available. You can find Melissa on Twitter and Instagram @misty_flores.

About Michael Yg:

Michael Yg is the only son of two artists from Beijing. He sharpened his skills on lots of short comics and video games before breaking into American comics with Iron Fist. His style is a fusion of both Eastern and Western art practices with heavy influences from the greats such as Akira Toriyama, Alex Ross, and Greg Capullo. He lives in Beijing with his wife and cat. When not drawing he’d hit the gym or ride with his biker gang.

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NEWS – Final Power Rangers Battle For The Grid Season 3 character revealed!

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Today nWay teased the next upcoming character for Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid and one could say she’s….got some sting to her. That’s right – fan-favorite and iconic villainess Scorpina is headed to the game as the last character for Season 3!

Scorpina will join the fight on December 8th as the final DLC in the Season 3 Pass.

The ruthless minion of Rita Repulsa and fighting partner of Goldar, Scorpina has repeatedly proven to be one of the Ranger’s most dangerous opponents. But just what kind of fighting style will Scorpina bring to the game? Expect more details and a full gameplay trailer the closer we get to her official release in the game. Until then, check out the short teaser video and screenshots.

And don’t forget – Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Collector’s Edition on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One will be available at retail on October 13th for $29.99. Pre-order is now available at major game retailers, including Amazon and Gamestop. Those who pre-order will receive two copies of the Green Ranger V2 skin — one for themselves and one to give to a friend.

Finally, Lauren Shiba the Red Samurai Ranger, was added to the roster last week. Sweet, tough and kind-hearted, Lauren Shiba took over the role of Red Samurai Ranger momentarily and led the team against Nighlok. Lauren spent her life mastering the sealing symbol in secret, while her younger brother Jayden led the Samurai Rangers until her return. After Lauren used the Sealing Symbol on Master Xandred, she relinquished her leadership role back to Jayden to finish the fight.

Lauren Shiba’s combat style is heavily influenced by traditional samurai sword fighting. From dashing in for close combat with her to her quick jab attack using the butt of her sword, this Red Samurai Ranger proves to be a threat even with and without her weapon drawn. In addition to her Samuraizer Sword techniques, Lauren will be the most agile ranger to enter the Grid thanks to her special dash mechanic and double jumps.

Players will be able to digitally purchase Lauren Shiba on the PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, Steam and Stadia for $5.99 or alternatively purchase the game’s Season Pass at $14.99 which includes Lauren Shiba, RJ, and Scorpina. The Season Pass also includes the exclusive Phantom Beast King skin for Dai Shi.

NEWS – Robert “RJ” James joins Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid – Season 3 Out Now

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Battle For The Grid Season 3 Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger Now Playable in Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, the fan-favorite fighting game from developer nWay, in partnership with Hasbro and Lionsgate, today announced the release of its first character for Season 3: Robert “RJ” James, also known as Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger.

Players can digitally purchase the new character on PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, Steam or Stadia for $5.99 or the full Season 3 Pass for $14.99, which includes RJ and two additional new characters, along with a bonus character skin that is exclusive to the Season Pass. With the exception of the additional Season 3 characters that will be available in the coming months, most of Season 3’s content — both paid and free — are available today.

Available Today:

  • New Character: Robert “RJ” James, Jungle Fury Purple Ranger ($5.99) – Courageous as a wolf, Robert “RJ” James joins as the Jungle Fury Rangers’ mentor before revealing that he is the Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger. Originally trained under his father, Master Finn, RJ rejected the Shark Style and instead adopted the wolf spirit for combat. When he is not fighting alongside the Rangers, he runs the Jungle Karma Pizza parlor that also acts as their headquarters.RJ, as the Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger, embodies the Wolf Animal Spirit. His fighting style derives primarily from the traditional Muay Thai style, clearly expressed through his barrage of elbow-and-knees-based attacks. As a momentum-based melee fighter, RJ overwhelms his foes with an oppressive litany of strikes, inevitably breaking their defenses.

Robert "RJ" James

  • New Character Skin: Phantom Beast King skin for Dai Shi (Free with Purchase of Season 3 Pass) – When Jellica freed the Phantom Beast Generals, they turned on her before using their powers to make Dai Shi the Phantom Beast King. With the Phantom Beast Generals and his new power, Dai Shi was able to defeat the Rangers time after time until finally, Jarrod was able to break through Dai Shi’s control and weaken him enough that the protectors were able to destroy the evil spirit once and for all. This skin is exclusive to Season 3 Pass.

  • New Ultra (Free): Samurai Megazord – We are united! Call up the power of the Samurai Megazord to assist your team in battle.

  • Megazord Revamp (Free): Megazord Ultra activation conditions have been revamped. Instead of requiring at least one character to be knocked out, you can now activate your Ultra based on the consumption of the Megazord Revenge Meter.

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid pits current and classic Power Rangers and villains from the multiverse’s over 25 year history against one another in epic 3v3 tag team battles. The controls promote simplicity and fluidity, enabling beginners to enjoy the combat system and encouraging advanced players to delve into its gameplay mechanics, which include real-time assist takeover, dynamic defense through push blocking and aerial guard, customizable juggle combos, and a unique Megazord comeback mode. Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid supports full crossplay across PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC and Stadia. More information is at battleforthegrid.com

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NEWS – Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Announces the Upcoming Release of Season 3

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Battle For The Grid Season 3 Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Announces the Upcoming Release of Season 3

Popular Fighting Game Will Add Robert “RJ” James, Lauren Shiba, and a To-Be-Revealed Fan Favorite Character to Warrior Roster

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, the crossplay fighting game for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC from developer nWay in partnership with Hasbro and Lionsgate, today announced the release of Season 3, providing players with three new fan favorite warriors, including Robert “RJ” James, Lauren Shiba, and a to-be-revealed third character. 

Battle For The Grid Season 3

Season 3 Content

Season 3 features a mix of free and paid add-on content:

Three New Characters:

  • Robert “RJ” James, Jungle Fury Purple Ranger – Originally trained under his father, Master Finn, RJ rejected the Shark Style and adopted the wolf spirit instead.
  • Lauren Shiba, Super Samurai Red Ranger – Spending her life to master the sealing symbol, Lauren’s singular goal was to return and lead the Samurai Rangers.
  • To-Be-Revealed Third Character

New Character Skin:

  • Phantom Beast King skin for Dai Shi – With his new power and the Phantom Beast Generals, Dai Shi was finally able to defeat the Rangers.

New Ultra (Free):

  • Samurai Megazord – We are united! Call up the power of the Samurai Megazord to assist your team in battle.

Megazord Revamp (Free):

  • Megazord Ultra activation conditions have been revamped. Instead of requiring at least one character to be knocked out, you can now activate your Ultra based on the consumption of the Megazord Revenge Meter.

Watch Season 3 reveal video on YouTube.

Players can digitally purchase on PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, or Steam each individual Season 3 character for $5.99 or the full Season 3 Pass for $14.99, which includes all three characters along with the bonus character skin that is exclusive to the Season Pass. New Season 3 content will be rolled out over several months. The first release, which will be available towards the end of next month, will include RJ, Dai Shi skin, Samurai Megazord, and the Megazord Revamp. Follow Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) for announcements on additional Season 3 content release dates.

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid pits current and classic Power Rangers and villains from the multiverse’s over 25 year history against one another in epic 3v3 tag team battles. The controls promote simplicity and fluidity, enabling beginners to enjoy the combat system and encouraging advanced players to delve into its gameplay mechanics, which include real-time assist takeover, dynamic defense through push blocking and aerial guard, customizable juggle combos, and a unique Megazord comeback mode. More information is at battleforthegrid.com

Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 058

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Stuck on Christmas

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!

In our final episode of the year, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric and Zach get stuck in a Megazord this Holiday season Power Rangers Super Samurai‘s “Stuck on Christmas”.

We also discuss the latest news, including the Toy of the Year Awards with the nomination of the Beast-X Ultrazord figure. After our commentary, we discuss video games before the Video Game Awards.

Thank you for listening to Ranger Command Power Hour for our fifth year as a podcast. To the new listeners or those that have been listening from the beginning, we couldn’t do this without your support. Have a safe and joyous holiday!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 058 – “Rangers Commentary –  Stuck on Christmas”

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