Discover the hidden backstories and bold new adventures of the iconic Kimberly Hart, the original Pink Power Ranger!
From her first solo Power Rangers adventure, to the acclaimed sequel series The Return, set 22 years later and written by Amy Jo Johnson herself, this morphinominal collection brings together Kimberly's most iconic moments, dangerous villains, and heroic allies.
Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #1-4, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink #1-6, "Re-Imagine" from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special, and a brand-new short story.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Pink Ranger is a genuine blast from the past that fans are going to love! This collection brings together two unique Pink Ranger stories that bring all the fun of the original series and all the flavor of what happens next. Kimberly Hart, our heroine, is back in the suit, fighting monsters that have struck far too close to home in the first half of this collection. [REDACTED] has a master plan, and Kimberly has to don the suit again to take him down. In the last half, we flash forward 22 years since the end of the original series and the fallout of the final conflict means that there is trauma unresolved on many levels. The finale of this particular story was AMAZING! I cannot wait to dive into the next part of this adventure.
Don't miss this collection because this nostalgia is not to be missed!
Power Rangers: The Pink Ranger contains two miniseries focusing on the original Pink Power Ranger, Kimberly Hart. Aside from this focus, the two miniseries aren’t connected, with each taking place in a different continuity.
The first miniseries, “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink is written by Brendan Fletcher, Kelly Thompson, & Tini Howard with art by Daniele Nicuolo and follows Kimberly after leaving the team in season three’s three-part “A Different Shade of Pink” when she is forced to morph once more in order to save her friends. Kimberly was on of the all-time greats within the Power Rangers franchise, so it’s great to see her not only take center stage, but continue to fight the forces of evil after her service as a full-time ranger has come to an end. The story moves along at a great pace, with escalating action that keeps you engaged from beginning to end. The art is bold and vibrant, with Nicuolo particularly adept at showcasing the fighting moves of each character.
Unlike the previous miniseries, “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return” makes it clear very quickly that it isn’t concerned with adhering to the continuity of the original series. In this universe, the original team of six rangers (Jason, Kimberly, Billy, Zack, Trini, and Tommy) were the ONLY team of rangers. This means, no Adam, Aisha, Rocky or Kat. In this universe, the “Mighty Morphin” era ends VERY differently than in the show, with the miniseries picking up 22 years later and following the remaining team members as they reunite against a new threat. "The Return" is written by Matt Hotson & Amy Jo Johnson, with art by Nico Leon. Amy Jo Johnson is a writer who is uniquely positioned to tell Kimberly's story being that she's the actor who played Kimberly in the show! As a longtime fan of the franchise, it's a lot of fun to check in on these characters years after they've moved on from active ranger status. Although there's certainly action, the emphasis here is much more focused on the interpersonal drama between the rangers. It's these emotional moments where Leon's art really works best. However, when characters AREN'T either fighting or having a big, emotional moment, it seemed like Leon wasn't quite sure what to do with their faces. These somewhat blank-faced panels wouldn't be nearly as distracting as they are if these panels weren't also close-ups for some reason. This is just a small nitpick, though. There's really only one aspect that I truly disliked, and that's the fact that it's been a year and a half since this was published and there's still no announced follow-up plans! I desperately want a return to "The Return", particularly after the ending tease that hints to a follow-up storyline.
I belong to the generation of kids who, at some point growing up, caught the first series of 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' on TV in all its campy glory. Back when it started as an adaptation of the Japanese 'Super Sentai' show, that also utilised a significant amount of footage from the original. Because of that, I will always have a soft spot in my heart for any material involving the OG team, and Kimberly and Trini in particular, them being the original two female rangers to appear on the show.
Reading "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Pink Ranger", which follows a grownup Kimberly, I can say that it certainly lived up to my nostalgic expectations. The book collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #1-4, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink #1-6, "Re-Imagine" from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special, and a new short story.
I genuinely enjoyed all stories included in this volume, they all felt really true to the spirit of the show, but for me, the standout was "The Return", both because of the fact that it was co-written by Matt Hotson and the original Pink Ranger, Amy Jo Johnson herself, but especially for its mature tone and the way it approached the characters, and also for the touching way it pays tribute to Jason David Frank and Thuy Trang. It feels like a sincere love letter from Amy Jo Johnson to both the character she portrayed, and to her two co-stars who passed way too soon.
I like this version of Kimberly we see in the stories here. She feels like a slightly older, maturer, more experienced and no-nonsense evolution of the same character we watched back in the day. Where the book starts, we find her in her post-Rangers days, still a skilled fighter, and still eager to pop in and help where she's needed. Soon facing a situation that calls for her reaching out to Zordon and Alpha, which of course leads to her, once again, becoming the Pink Ranger. Revealing more than that would delve into spoiler territory, so I will just say that the way everything unravels feels organic, the story is gripping, with fast-paced action and stakes that are pretty high. Many old, familiar characters also make an appearance too, in a way that serves the plot nicely and works in bringing everything together.
The art is simply beautiful. From Jenny Frison's gorgeous cover to the amazing illustrations of Nico Leon, the way fighting scenes are depicted and the unique use of pink undertones in the first story, highlighting Kimberly's signature colour in a very clever way, subtly hinting that we are reading a Power Rangers story, but this is still her book. Each story involves different artists, and naturally has a different stylistic approach, with each creator bringing something new to the table, but they all fit really nicely as a collection.
There's something a little bittersweet, but also rather cool, in meeting these characters again as a grownup reader, seeing how they have also grown up as well. The book is the collective work of some extremely talented artists and writers, and the stories included are done with lots of love and clear understanding of the humour, the campiness, the action, the friendships, and the heart that made the show work, channelling all those elements in a way that I believe will appeal to any fan.
A big thank you to BOOM! Studios for providing me with an advance review copy.
First off thank you to BOOM! Studios and NetGalley for a chance to read this. I was so excited to see this to read i clicked on it didn't even read what it was about. Why? Because i am a big Power Rangers fan and anything Power Rangers books or movies or shows i will read or watch. First the art style was nicely done and it gave off super nostalgic vibes from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Which i though the story where Kim has a village to save and it also comes to her teaming up with Goldar and her life after she gave up being a power ranger and pursued gymnastics. She wants to badly speak to Tommy but she doesnt which i admit was sad that she didn't muster up enough to speak to him. Overall wonderful story and art. The reunion was so beautiful done down to the artwork and how it gave tribute to the fallen power rangers in real life which they lost the actors who played Tommy and Trini. It was a beautiful way to bring them into the story. I was sad that Tommy was not going to be in it but surprised when he came to after the morphin grid opened because Rita Repulsa saved him because he saved her daughter. Which i mean he is Tommy and a Power Ranger of course he was going to save a child no matter what. I literally cried when his daughter gave him his power coin which she was so happy to see him and he realized he had a daughter with Kimberly. Which it made me sad and laugh because even the other Power Rangers were shocked that she had a daughter with Tommy. I loved that twist. His spirit lives on through this book teaching his daughter as she takes the role of Pink Ranger from her mom and Tommy stays the Green Ranger and trains her i mean i cried so hard.... If you are a fan even a little bit or a heck of a fan like me then i suggest pick it up and read it. Very much worth it. I cant wait till it comes out to buy I desperately need a copy like yesterday.
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Thank you to NetGalley and BOOM! Studios for a copy of this ARC. All thoughts are my own. This collection contains 2 stories focused on the original Pink Ranger. MMPR: Pink is set after Kimberley has left the MMPR. When Kimberly doesn't hear from her mother, she visits their village in France to find something strange occurring. This story begins with something of a Lovecraftian vibe - remote village, unknown monsters, and no contact with the wider world. The second half moves away from the horror vibe into more of an underdog action story.
MMPR: The Return is set some 20 years after the MMPR hung up their power coins. Drawn back to Angel Grove by the funeral of a friend, Kimberley, now going by Emma, finds that the ranger life might not be as done with her as she is with it.
Both stories are more mature than the original series that spawned them. They are full of nostalgia, but the stakes feel higher when taken away from the 25 minutes episodic formula. The first story really illustrated the horror normal people would have felt whenever a new monster attacked a town. The second story had a darker tone - rangers broken by sacrifice, dealing in different ways, capitalising on fame, becoming a vigilante, hiding away.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this collection. If you grew up with the original MMPR, or have an understanding of the basic lore of the series, then this should be on your reading list.
love Power Rangers and was excited when I saw this ARC up for review. I liked that this story added more to Trini (the original yellow ranger) as I always liked the yellow ranger but especially her because she had the sabertooth zorg. This follows the power rangers years after Kimberly left (by the start of this Katherine is the pink ranger now) and follows Kimberly as she tries to to figure out how she fits in the world after retiring from the Power Rangers. This was written amazing and I especially liked that Amy Jo Johnson (original pink ranger) wrote the second half of this collection. This read just like one of the TV series or many movies. It was nostalgic, easy to follow, and like I mentioned before I especially liked it because they gave Trini more time as a ranger (As her actress Thuy Trang passed before the end of season two because of a car accident). Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this as well as Boom Studios for this eARC.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked how this story opens with the original Rangers and gives us a glimpse into their lives after retirement. This series is definitely geared toward longtime fans, newcomers to the Power Rangers universe might find themselves a bit lost without more build-up or context to ease them in.
Overall, the story was engaging and I genuinely enjoyed reading it. That said, it’s not a light comic by any means; the amount of dialogue can feel a bit overwhelming at times. Still, it’s a solid read for anyone who loves the OG Rangers and wants to see where their journey takes them next.
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If you were a fan of the original Power Rangers that first came out in America, you might really enjoy this story. It takes place years later, long after the original rangers have retired. The main character is the Pink Ranger, who returns home to find her mother and the rest of her family missing. But they’re not the only ones—her entire town seems to have vanished.
Calling up old friends and tapping into powers she hasn’t used in a long time, she teams up with both familiar faces and some new allies to save her home. The art is super fun, and it’s such a great feeling to get something fresh from an old childhood favorite.
This collection is a mix of two very different stories. I honestly didn’t care much for MMPR: Pink. It was passable, but it dragged for me and I kept wanting to just quit reading it. On the other hand, MMPR: The Return was incredible. Darker, better writing, and way more interesting. I’d absolutely love to return (pardon the pun) to that world in the future. The strength of The Return is really what pulls this whole collection up to a 4/5 for me.
I saw some Power Rangers as a kid, and honestly haven’t thought of it too much since then until I saw this offered. This actually translates so well into comic book format, and you can tell it comes from people who love and know the topic so well. It hits a perfect nostalgia for me while still giving something new, and the art is just terrific and so well done.
Note: ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
10/11/2025 2.5 ⭐ Amused but so so confused. I think I misread the blurb a bit and ended up thinking this was going to be something else entirely. I originally thought this would be a great way for me to get into different Power Ranger stories and learn about the characters, since I only grew up watching Power Rangers Samurai and somehow never saw any others. But, unfortunately, I don't think this is really beginner-friendly, as I knew a couple of names or villains but had no idea what was going on or who the characters were for the most part. I will say, though, despite my being pretty confused (which is on me, and not the fault of the actual comic), I was still enjoying the comic and the goofiness of Power Rangers in general.
The art in this book is out of this world! Been a fan since season one of MMPR and I loved reading this. The stories were really unique and had great emotional depth. I always really appreciated the attention to details that lifelong fans can appreciate. The stories are also memorable and I definitely plan to read more. A 10/10 for fans of the Og series ❤️
Reading this was so nostalgic. It was a treat seeing these characters on the page. Exploring this ‘what if’ idea has me craving more. Any person that found themselves watching the Mighty Morphing Power Rangers will definitely enjoy this.
The Pink Power Ranger is a large part of my lesbian origin story, so obviously this was a delight. The different story settings/illustrations styles felt a bit disjointed, but it was still a fun read for an elder millennial.
This collection comprises two separate series that both center Kim: MMPR: Pink and MMPR: The Return. They don't seem to be connected, as they do have things that conflict with each other, but they both follow Kim after she retires from being a power ranger. Both of the books also assume that you're familiar with the series beforehand
Pink is a fairly fun romp. She's in France for her family. A villain attacks this town, and she needs to get some allies, two other rangers, together to save it. This section was fairly light hearted, more in line with the original series, but was still interesting to me as an adult. It has a different style to the next story, being more clean and cartoony, but they both have their charms
The Return is the more interesting of the two, in my opinion. The characters are older and one of the past rangers have died, making the alive rangers come together to mourn. Then a villain comes and they have to be power rangers again. The tone was a bit darker, and the story was a tad more mature with a dash of romance. I felt the characterizations were quite strong in this one. It ends in a sequel tease.
With the nice art and the fun stories, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this book.
The return of Kimberly as the Pink Ranger in Pink honestly isn't all that great. There's about 3 issues of story in Tini Howard's 6 issues. Plus the art is not very good at all. It's very manga oriented and most panels are just characters floating in space.
Where this shines is "The Return". What's most surprising to me is that it's written by the Pink Ranger herself, Amy Jo Johnson, and it's good. It's a "What If" type story where the Power Rangers retired 20 years ago after defeating Rita but at great cost with the loss of Tommy. You see what everyone if up to and of course there's Power Ranger action. Frankly, it's a lot of fun.
Ok I’m going to be pretty biased here because I friggin loved the Pink Ranger as a child and I swear if 8 year old me saw that there’s a free full comic of the Pink Power Ranger from Netgalley, I’d freak the f out lol! It was actually nice seeing the power rangers again since I haven’t seen them in like decades! The art style was pretty class and decent on the comics. I do wish though that they just stick with the same art which includes the other stories included with the main one but still I enjoyed the power rangers up to their own shenanigans fighting the well known bad guys . If you grew up with Power Rangers and missed them for decades, this one’s for y’all to check out!
A lot of the MMPR comics I've read have been hit or miss, but this one really took me back to watching the show after school and practicing karate on various pieces of furniture and siblings.