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| Publisher | Boom! Studios |
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| Publication date | January 2016 - present |
Power Rangers is a comic book franchise distributed by Boom Studios. It is based on the television series of the same name. Originally licensed by Saban Brands in 2016, the rights were passed to Hasbro in 2018.
Publication history[]
In June 2015, Boom Studios and Saban Brands announced a new comic book series based on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The initial creative staff featured Kyle Higgins as the writer, Steve Orlando, and Mairghread Scott as co-writers, with Hendry Prasetya and Daniel Bayliss as the artists.[1]
In February 2016, Boom Studios announced a spin-off limited series entitled Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink by Brenden Fletcher, Kelly Thompson, and Daniele Di Nicuolo.[2]
In April 2017, Boom Studios announced a prequel series titled Go Go Power Rangers by Ryan Parrott and Dan Mora.[3]
In December 2017, Boom Studios announced "Shattered Grid", a crossover story line between Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Go Go Power Rangers, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of Power Rangers.[4]
In July 2018, Hasbro became the new owner of the license for the current Power Rangers comics.[5]
Main series[]
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers[]
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is an ongoing comic book series the first issue of which was published February 26, 2016. The comic book is written by Kyle Higgins and drawn by Corin Howell, who was later replaced by Jonas Scharf. The series includes a #0 issue, three annual issues, and a Free Comic Book Day 2018 special issue.[6]
In September 2018, writer Marguerite Bennett and artist Simone di Meo were introduced as the creative team for issues #31-39.[7]
In February 2019, Go Go Power Rangers writer Ryan Parrott and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid Finale artist Daniele Di Nicuolo were introduced as the creative team for issue #40-49.[8]
Plot[]
- Issues #0-16: Tommy Oliver has recently joined the Power Rangers, but has been suffering from visions of a possible future where he stays loyal to Rita Repulsa. That revelation leads the Rangers to meet "Lord Drakkon", an evil version of Tommy who came from an alternate universe and has joined forces with Rita. However, the Rangers meet new allies on the way including the Coinless, a resistance movement from Drakkon's world.
- Issues #17-23: The Power Rangers meet Grace Sterling, the leader of the secret agency known as Promethea who shares a secret past with Zordon and Alpha 5.
- Issues #24-30 ("Shattered Grid")[4]: Once again, Lord Drakkon attempts to look for the Morphin Grid, and a tragedy affects the Power Rangers deeply.
- Issues #31-39 ("Beyond the Grid")[7]: After escaping from Lord Darkkon's reality warping, Grace Sterling and a new team of Power Rangers she has formed get marooned in a dying dimension. In order to uncover mysteries about the Morphin Grid, the new Rangers of Promethea will meet Ellarien, the Solar Ranger, as well as confronting "The Praetor" and his Crimson Raiders.
- Issues #40- ("Necessary Evil")[8]: The next crossover event features Tommy, now as the White Ranger, leading the team and introduced new members Rocky DeSantos, Adam Park and Aisha Campbell, while Jason, Zack and Trini become Omega Rangers and get relocated on an alien planet.
Back-up strips[]
- Issues #0-13 ("The Ongoing Adventures of Bulk & Skull")
- Issues #13-24 ("The Ongoing Adventures of Squatt and Baboo")
- Issues #13-37 ("The Ongoing Adventures of Blue Senturion & Ninjor")
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink[]
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink is a 6-issue limited series written by Brenden Fletcher and Kelly Thompson, and drawn by Daniele Di Nicuolo. It ran from July 6, 2016 to January 25, 2017.[9]
Set after her departure in the third season of the television series, Kimberly Hart travels to Rome so she can rescue her mother and stepfather, only to cross paths with Goldar.
Go Go Power Rangers[]
Go Go Power Rangers is an ongoing series written by Ryan Parrott and drawn by Dan Mora. The series started running on July 27, 2017.[10]
Starting issue #21, Ryan Parrott will co-write the series alongside Sina Grace, as part the next crossover event, "Necessary Evil".[11]
Plot[]
- Issues #1-7: The Power Rangers try to deal with the responsibility of saving the world, as well as dealing with their real-life issues.
- Issues #8-12 ("Shattered Grid")[4]: The Ranger Slayer, who is a version of Kimberly from the same alternate timeline as Lord Drakkon, has appeared in the past to deliver her warning.
- Issues #13-16: Following their encounter with the Ranger Slayer, the Power Rangers must deduce her message, while Rita visits an estranged relative of hers to get the Green Power Coin.
- Issues #17-20: The Power Rangers meet Alpha 1, the precursor of Alpha 5, who has his own agenda to protect Earth, but Zordon and the others disagree with his methods.
- Issues #21- ("Necessary Evil")[8]: Tommy Oliver is losing his Green Ranger power, and the other Rangers must find a way to help him.
One-shot issues[]
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: 25th Anniversary Special[]
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: 25th Anniversary Special is a one-shot issue released on June 27, 2018. The issue featured various stories from the Power Rangers universe, created by many writers and artists for the 25th anniversary of the franchise.[12]
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid Finale[]
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid Finale is a one-shot issue written by Kyle Higgins and drawn by Daniele Di Nicuolo and Diego Galindo, with ink assistance by Simona di Gianfelice. The issue was released during Power Rangers Day on August 28, 2018, and marks the conclusion of the "Shattered Grid" event.[13]
Go Go Power Rangers: Back to School[]
Go Go Power Rangers: Back to School is a one-shot issue written by Marguerite Bennett, featuring art from Jim Towe, Derek Charm, Jordan Gibson, Xiao Tong Kong, and Ilaria Catalani. It was released on October 4, 2018.[14]
The Rangers experience their own vacation trips while dealing with not giving up their duties to protect Angel Grove.
Go Go Power Rangers: Forever Rangers[]
Go Go Power Rangers: Forever Rangers is a one-shot issue written by Ryan Parrott, featuring art by Eleonora Carlini and Francseco Mortarino, released in June 2019.[15]
Set between issues #20 and #21 of Go Go Power Rangers, the one-shot sees the Rangers stopping Alpha-1's plans while Tommy Oliver comes to Angel Groove for the first time.
Graphic novels[]
Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon[]
Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon is a 2018 graphic novel written by Kyle Higgins and drawn by Giuseppe Cafaro. It was released on December 6, 2018.[16][17]
An older Tommy Oliver tries to find his son, an S.P.D. officer, who has gone missing after an undercover mission goes wrong.
Power Rangers: The Psycho Path[]
Power Rangers: The Psycho Path is a 2019 graphic novel written by Paul Allor and drawn by Giuseppe Cafaro. It will be released on October 2019.[18]
Andros and Karone deal with the return of the Psycho Rangers, while Karone deals with her evil persona Astronema.
Other works[]
Justice League/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers[]
Justice League/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is a 2017 crossover limited series written by Tom Taylor and drawn by Stephen Byrne and Eduardo Nunez. The series was published by Boom! Studios and DC Comics. It debuted on January 11, 2017, and ended on September 27, 2017.[19]
The Power Rangers try to rescue Zack Taylor, who was accidentally transported to the DC Universe, where they join forces with the Justice League in order to confront an alliance between Lord Zedd and Brainiac.
Power Rangers: Aftershock[]
Power Rangers: Aftershock is a 2017 graphic novel written by Ryan Parrott and drawn by Lucas Werneck. The novel is set after the events of the 2017 film. It was released on March 4, 2017.[20]
The Power Rangers deal with the aftermath of Goldar's rampage, only to cross paths with a secret government agency named Apex.
Power Rangers Artist Tribute[]
Power Rangers Artist Tribute is a 2018 hardcover book that collects artwork from various comic book artists. It was released on April 3, 2018.[21]
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles[]
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an upcoming crossover series published by Boom! Studios and IDW Publishing, in association with Hasbro and Nickelodeon. The series will be written by Ryan Parrott and drawn by Simone Di Meo.[22]
When the Power Rangers meet the Ninja Turtles, both teams must discover why the Green Ranger joined forces with the Foot Clan.
Reception[]
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers has gained mostly positive reviews, with the #1 issue selling approximately 100,000 copies.[23]
The #1 issues of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink and Go Go Power Rangers have also received positive reviews.[24][25]
See also[]
- Power Rangers (comics)
- List of comics based on Hasbro properties
References[]
- ↑ Lovett, Jamie (June 30, 2015). "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Comic Series Announced by BOOM! Studios". ComicBook.com. Retrieved August 24, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Brown, Tracy (February 16, 2016). "The Pink Ranger is getting her own comic book series". LA Times. Retrieved August 24, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "'Year One'-Style POWER RANGERS Ongoing Launched at BOOM!". Newsarama. April 20, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Yehl, Joshua (December 4, 2017). "EVERY POWER RANGER EVER ASSEMBLES FOR 'SHATTERED GRID' EVENT". IGN. Retrieved August 24, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "Hasbro buying Power Rangers, other brands in $522 Million deal". ABC News. AP. May 1, 2018. http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/hasbro-buying-power-rangers-brands-522m-deal-54850725. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ↑ Marnell, Blair (January 26, 2016). "FIRST LOOK AT BOOM! STUDIOS' MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #0". Nerdist. Retrieved August 17, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Oller, Jacob (June 27, 2018). "POWER RANGERS COMIC GETS NEW CREATIVE TEAM, RANGERS FOR BEYOND THE GRID". Syfy. Retrieved August 17, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Mollo, Drew (February 17, 2019). "BOOM! Studios' Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Adds a Fan-Favorite Hero". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved March 1, 2019.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Damore, Meagan (February 16, 2016). ""Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'" Pink Ranger Lands Solo Series at BOOM! Studios". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved August 17, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Yehl, Joshua (April 19, 2017). "GO GO POWER RANGERS GOES BACK TO THE BEGINNING IN NEW COMIC FROM BOOM! STUDIOS". IGN. Retrieved August 18, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Mueller, Matthew (March 31, 2019). "'Go Go Power Rangers' Launches All-New Green Ranger Saga With Co-Writer Sina Grace". Comicbook.com. Retrieved April 1, 2019.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Cranswick, Amie (June 22, 2018). "Preview of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Anniversary Special #1". Flickering Myth. Retrieved August 17, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Allen, Todd (July 18, 2018). "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid #1 Gets a Midnight Release and "Shattered Holofoil" Variant Cover". Comics Beat. Retrieved August 17, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "Go Go Power Rangers: Back To School Special Announced". Power Rangers Now. June 20, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "Saban's Go Go Power Rangers: Forever Rangers Details". Power Rangers Now. March 22, 2019. Retrieved March 23, 2019.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Mueller, Matthew (June 5, 2018). "Exclusive: 'Power Rangers: Soul Of The Dragon' Introduces Tommy's Son". Commicbook.com. Retrieved August 18, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "First Look: The GREEN RANGER's Secret History in SABAN'S POWER RANGERS: SOUL OF THE DRAGON OGN". Newsarama. September 14, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "PSYCHO RANGERS Get Their Own POWER RANGERS Title at BOOM!". Newsarama. March 29, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2019.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Brown, Tracy (January 20, 2017). "Justice League and Power Rangers will meet in a crossover comic book series". LA Times. Retrieved August 17, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Johnston, Rich (January 20, 2017). "15 Page Preview Of Power Rangers' Movie Sequel Graphic Novel". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved August 17, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Mueller, Matthew (August 31, 2017). "Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Artist Tribute Collection Revealed". Commicbook.com. Retrieved August 18, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/07/15/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-comic-crossover
- ↑ "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 Sells Over 100,000, As Pink Ranger Gets Her Own Series". Bleeding Cool. 16 February 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink #1". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved August 20, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "GO GO POWER RANGERS #1 REVIEW". IGN. July 26, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2018.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
| Boom! Studios | ||
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| Owner | The Walt Disney Company | |
| Staff | Founders | Ross Richie • Andrew Cosby |
| Key people | Paul Levitz (Board of Directors) • Stephen Christy (President of Development, Film and TV) | |
| Imprints | Archaia Entertainment | |
| Publications | Original series | Forge of War • Hero Squared (Planetary Brigade) • Giant Days • Goldie Vance • Fence • Higher Earth • Irredeemable (Incorruptible) • Klaus • Lumberjanes • Salem • The Spire • Starborn • Suicide Risk • Tale of Sand • Talent |
| Licensed series | 28 Days Later • Adventure Time • The Amazing World of Gumball • Bee and PuppyCat • Bravest Warriors • Buffy the Vampire Slayer • The Dark Crystal • Darkwing Duck • Donald Duck • Jennifer's Body • Mickey Mouse • Over the Garden Wall • Power Rangers • Regular Show •Warhammer 40,000 • WordGirl' | |
| Crossover series | Justice League/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers • Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern • Shattered Grid (Necessary Evil) • Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes | |
| See also | Whedonverse | |
| Power Rangers | ||
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| TV series | Saban Entertainment |
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (season 1 • 2 • 3 • 2010 re-version • Alien Rangers) • Zeo (episodes) • Turbo (episodes) • in Space (episodes) • Lost Galaxy (episodes) • Lightspeed Rescue (episodes) • Time Force (episodes) |
| Disney | Wild Force (episodes) • Ninja Storm (episodes) • Dino Thunder (episodes) • S.P.D. (episodes) • Mystic Force (episodes) • Operation Overdrive (episodes) • Jungle Fury (episodes) • RPM (episodes) | |
| Saban Brands | Samurai & Super Samurai (season 1 • 2) • Megaforce & Super Megaforce (season 1 • 2) • Dino Charge & Dino Super Charge (season 1 • 2) • Ninja Steel & Super Ninja Steel (season 1 • 2) | |
| Hasbro | Beast Morphers (season 1 • 2) | |
| Films | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie • Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie • Power Rangers | |
| Video games |
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers • The Movie • The Fighting Edition • Zeo: Battle Racers • Lightspeed Rescue • Time Force • Wild Force • Ninja Storm • Dino Thunder • S.P.D. • Super Legends • Mega Battle • Legacy Wars • Battle for the Grid | |
| Comics | Boom! Studios series (Justice League/Power Rangers • "Shattered Grid") | |
| Others | "Day of the Dumpster" (series premiere) • "Go Go Power Rangers" (theme song) • "Power Rangers" (song) • A Rock Adventure • World Tour Live on Stage • Collectible Card Game • List of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers home video releases | |
| Universe | Rangers • Villains • Zords | |
| Related media | Power/Rangers • Super Sentai (Power Rangers Dino Force Brave) • VR Troopers • Big Bad Beetleborgs • Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation • Masked Rider | |