On Wednesday, January 12th, Mighty Morphin Issue 15 will be released from Boom Studios.

THE ELTARIAN WAR CONTINUES. On the moon, the epic, long-awaited battle is finally here as Zordon and Lord Zedd go head-to-head! As the Empyreals are unleashed, the Rangers must summon every weapon at their disposal to stop them from cleansing Earth. Can Matthew and Tommy put their differences aside to avenge their fallen comrades? And what other unexpected alliances will be formed in the desperate attempt to stop the Empyreals?

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

“The showdown of the decade takes place in Mighty Morphin 15. As seen in the preview pages and the description of the issue, Lord Zedd and Zordon throw down in an epic battle that interweaves throughout the issue. But that’s not all as the Mighty Morphin team and the Omega Rangers face the Empyreals with their zords.

In the flashback, Zordon faces Lord Zedd for the first time 10,000 years ago on the planet Bivix. Bivix was the planet that Zordon had his first supervision with Zartus all the way back in Mighty Morphin Issue 1. This comes full circle not only in the issue, but the entire arc. There is a mention of Rita Repulsa here, which is interesting to see since we’ve seen Ryan Parrott write for Zordon before all the way back in Go Go Power Rangers. There, he was present for Rita’s birth. Now, the flashbacks in Mighty Morphin are spanning decades of the past. Lord Zedd is at his peak, unlike in the last flashback in issue 13 where he was just learning magic. These gaps allow for future writers of the comic to explore the timeline should they choose, or let fans speculate.

The preview continues with the beginning of Zordon and Zedd fighting in the present, and the Zords fighting the Empyreals. To see the full spread of the Zord fight, you’ll need to pick up this issue! If you’ve been craving some Zord action, you get it in spades here. Artist Marco Renna absolutely kills it with intense action and very detailed linework. This is one of my favorite battles in the comics so far. Since Megazord battles are becoming rarer in the comics, when they take up a whole issue – it’s a real spectacle.

Writer Ryan Parrott is holding nothing back. While the action is intense, it doesn’t stop the characters from shining in their dialogue and advancing the story. With only a couple months left in the Eltarian War, I am worried for certain characters and how the aftermath will play out. The rollercoaster continues…”

MIGHTY MORPHIN #15
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Sharon Marino
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
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: Goñi Montes
• FOC Reveal Cover: Christian Ward
• FOC Reveal Incentive 1:10 Cover: Christian Ward
• Unlockable Cover: Goñi Montes

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On Wednesday, December 8th, Mighty Morphin Issue 14 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last week.

With the destruction of Zordon’s tube, the Mighty Morphin team seeks new allies to help them in the Eltarian War. But with Lord Zedd at their back and the Eltarian Supreme Leader gathering his forces to launch a massive attack on the Earth, can the Rangers survive being surrounded on all sides?

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

“The Eltarian War is in full swing after the explosive events of Power Rangers Issue 13. In Mighty Morphin Issue 14 we regroup with all of the Rangers, both on Earth and the ones who retreated to Safe Haven. 

As a cautionary piece of advice seen in the preview, Kimberly tells Jason not to make the same mistakes of Zordon. Throughout the run of Power Rangers, Jason has been struggling with his choices and questioning his leadership. I think any person in a leadership position goes through these types of doubts at some point, and it’s easy to forget that the Rangers are all still teenagers. The issue also deals with Zordon confronting his mistakes and doubts with the help of Billy, Yale and the spirit of the Blue Emissary. The parallels between Zordon and Jason don’t go unnoticed. Their misunderstandings go all the way back to the first few issues at the start of Unlimited Power.

What I love about this story and this issue in particular is Zordon. There is a powerful moment where Zordon takes someone else’s advice for once, proving that even wise sages can still learn after 10,000 years. It’s a very well written scene that shows how vulnerable Zordon can be at one of the lowest moments in his incredibly long life. I also loved that the split in the groups gives characters who haven’t seen each other in awhile a chance to reconnect and work together. Writer Ryan Parrott has done a fantastic job of reconnecting characters in this issue, emphasizing how important teamwork is to the core of the franchise. Not just old friends, but unlikely teamups with enemies.

I say it in every review, but the art team of Marco Renna and Walter Baiamonte are incredible. There are a few locations in this issue – both ethereal and real – each one of them with a rich color profile that sets them apart. Marco does a brilliant job of packing the issue with characters rich in emotion.

As always, I will recommend that readers continue engaging this exciting story. For new readers – jump on those trades and catch up! This is an exciting arc that is earned with everything that has come before it.”

MIGHTY MORPHIN #14
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

• • Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini

• Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
• Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
• Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales
• FOC Reveal Cover: Keyla Valerio
• FOC Reveal Incentive Cover: Keyla Valerio
• Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales

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On Wednesday, November 10th, Mighty Morphin Issue 13 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last month.

It’s all been building up to this, the inevitable showdown between the Power Rangers and their allies against the biggest threat they’ve ever faced – the Empyreals. And yet, the shocking conclusion of the first year of Mighty Morphin may have ended the war before it even began by decimating the very heart of the Power Rangers.  Can the Rangers move past their betrayals in order to save Earth and the universe itself? Acclaimed Power Rangers writer Ryan Parrott, along with artist Marco Renna, debuts the Power Rangers event that will decide the fate of every Power Ranger across the universe – THE ELTARIAN WAR!

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

“After a year of setup in Unlimited Power, The Eltarian War has kicked off and nothing will be the same. Considered by writer Ryan Parrott to be the third act or the story (listen to our upcoming interview on November 13th), the Eltarian War delivers with higher stakes and tense moments not only on the battlefield but between characters.

From the preview pages, the story of Lord Zedd’s rise continues as he obliterates a tribe of wizard monks on the planet Ilvayx. It makes sense that Lord Zedd would learn more of the mystical arts or magic opposed to the Elterian reliance on technology and science. Moving to the present, Billy is on the run after Supreme Guardian Zartus has seemingly destroyed Zordon. What follows in this issue is a great start to this new arc. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the cliffhanger of Kimberly, Adam and Rocky facing off against Sentry Force Four is resolved in spectacular fashion.

Overall, writer Ryan Parrott does a wonderful job upping the stakes while at the same time keeping the pacing of the issue even. Every character gets a moment to shine in tough situations and conversations. Artist Marco Renna has outdone himself with amazing action sequences that feel constantly kinetic and conversations mixed with emotions. Not to be outdone, the coloring team of Walter Baiamonte, Katia Ranalli and Sara Antonellini is super vibrant. Even a fight in a rock quarry ends up being one of the most colorful in the issue. 

If you’ve been reading and are caught up on the comics, there is no point in stopping now! Highly recommended.”

MIGHTY MORPHIN #13
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli and Sara Antonellini
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

• Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
• Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
• Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
• Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
• Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes
• FOC Reveal Cover: Mike Del Mundo
• FOC Reveal Incentive Cover: Mike Del Mundo
• Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes

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