Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, #0

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Single Issues)

by Kyle Higgins, Steve Orlando, Mairghread Scott

What’s to Saban’s Power Rangers is a multi-generational, globally-recognized franchise. With its epic Ranger suits, giant Zords and Megazords, and—at its core—a story of super powered teens who defend the world from evil, the Power Rangers series is a pop-culture phenomenon that has continued to resonate with fans for more than 22 years. We, as huge Power Rangers fans ourselves, are excited to produce a modern Power Rangers comic featuring the iconic characters from the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series. What It It’s Morphin Time! Saban’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers make their BOOM! Studios comic debut in this kick-off #0 issue, which sets the stage for the rest of the series. After escaping Rita Repulsa’s mind control, Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger, joins up with the rest of the Power Rangers to combat her never-ending evil plans. Any semblance of a normal life is gone for Tommy now, but with his newfound family there lies hope for a brighter path. Includes the short story from the San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comics!

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Superheroes, Action, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure

24 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 13, 2016

Reviews

[Sam Quixote · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used to love Power Rangers when I was a kid - but then I turned 12 years old and lost interest for good (though last year’s dark’n’gritty fan-film starring Dawson’s Creek was surprisingly cool). Now it’s a comic by writer Kyle Higgins (Nightwing) and artist Hendry Prasetya which isn’t that bad.

Tommy, the Green Ranger, is haunted by Rita, the evil witch, who wants to use him to destroy the Power Rangers and rule the planet.

I’m pretty sure this isn’t an original storyline - I vaguely remember the Green Ranger, when he first appeared, being a bad guy or something that the original Rangers had to fight but then he eventually became good. Higgins looks to be returning to that storyline by probably turning Tommy evil again. On the art side, Prasetya faithfully keeps the cast looking like the world’s oldest teenagers!

There’s a rubbish backup featuring Bulk & Skull by writer Steve Orlando (Midnighter) and artist Corin Howell, and a tacked-on story about the Rangers in their Zords (robot dinosaurs) battling one of Rita’s henchmen - meh.

Looking back at the Power Rangers, it was an absolutely bonkers series even by kid’s show standards but somehow it worked. The theme song was great, the Ranger outfits, the martial arts, the robot dinosaurs that together transformed into a giant robot warrior - it might be the ultimate kid’s show! This issue isn’t bad but by far the best thing I got out of it was going online to watch clips from the old show. It’s brilliant seeing the guys in the cheap robot suits hitting each others’ squibs while demolishing a styrofoam city! It’s mega-corny and hilarious.

Rita (meter maid) might have the the worst name for a villain because it’s so ordinary! I love her character design but she has no character - she’s there just to be the generic bad guy with the stereotypical goal. What’s a “morphin”? On the show, the pterodactyl ALWAYS comes out of a volcano while the sabre-toothed tiger is similarly ALWAYS running across a desert - where is this that the Rangers live again?! None of it makes a lick of sense but it’s glorious kiddie claptrap - no wonder it was so popular.

I doubt I’ll keep reading the rest of this series as I got enough Power Rangers memories from this one issue but fans will probably enjoy this new run - Higgins and Prasetya seem to be a competent creative team with a fondness and knowledge of the material.

Go go Nostalgia Rangers!

[Solace Winter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not really sure how I feel about this. Yes, it's interesting to see more of Tommy's internal conflict on what he was doing, but at the same time there's nothing new here. It's just a more modern take. But, nostalgia won.

[Guille Osorio · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe what I just read!

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[Johnny Bobby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nostalgia at its best! I MISS MY CHILDHOOD!

[Ashe Catlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I kept getting told how dark and edgy this series was whilst it's not super kiddie, I wouldn't say it's the most adult title. Especially with the back up pages with a skit about Bulk and Skull being idiots.

Aside from that I really enjoyed it, it's not as goofy as Saban's Go Go Power Rangers #1, which I'm extremely grateful for. The story revolves around Tommy as he struggles with his duality being on both Rita and the Rangers side, it creates a bit of tension in the team. They had a third story in this as well with Rangers fighting Goldar which was fun, but I would have enjoyed it if they put more time into the main story and not given us to many back up stories.

[Rachel Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heard nothing but good things about this arc from my friends so being the MMPR fanatic that I was in my childhood, nostalgia won and I dropped the change to get this first issue. Tommy's struggle with Rita Repulsa's voice in his head was some delightful internal conflict and created some lovely tension for when the Dragonzord locked up on him during the bullzer fight. I just have to wonder what foul machinations Rita's got up her sleeves to have Scorpina show up by the end of the issue.

The stage is set, my interest is piqued, and I will be sure to read this to completion.

[Wesley and Fernie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Re-read for a project. Great start to a new series.

[Mark Ashill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for any fan

Reminds me of my childhood, easy reading and good fun. Interested to see how this continues and what happens next.

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nostalgia Alert!

I loved MMPR growing up so this was a fun nostalgic read! If you were a Power Rangers kid, you’ll love this.

[Sean Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting with action

Enjoyed has good art style and story progresses good action and classic team building for the rangers great starting comic

[Courtney and Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Just like the show as a kid, funny and action packed

Reads faster then expected and holds my interest for sure

[JiuJitsuJT · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pleasantly surprised. I'm not a power rangers fan, and I've always thought of it as a relic of a weird time in the 90's, but this was very well written and illustrated. I first heard about it on a podcast that I listened to, and gave this one a read. I'll be sure to read the next few issues. It's already better than actual show.

[Jake Lewis Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Losing My Comic Virginity

I've been looking for a title to help me get into comics for a while but everything I was looking at seemed really intimidating to me. That's until I found out that they were going to be releasing Power Rangers comics and if there's one fictional universe I know like the back of my hand it's the Power Rangers! As a literal life long fan this book gave me everything I've always wanted from the Power Rangers universe, as a four year old kid the show did seem a lot more serious through my eyes than it probably did for a lot of other people and as I got older I've never been able to recapture that feeling that I got watching the show the first time round and I can see these comics doing that for me.

[Elle Markov · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you grew up in the 90's you definitely remember the Power Rangers. The six high school friends that team up to fight Rita Repulsa and her minions.

Well, the classic series is getting revamped and after reading issue #0 I have to say I am very impressed.

All the characters we remember are here, granted they've gotten minor tweaks in their wardrobe to reflect the times. For instance Bulk and Skull are no longer dressed in full leather, nor are they bullies, still a bit mischievous but not bullies.

Now I know many might be wondering if the Green Ranger makes an appearance, after all, Tommy wasn't one of the original five rangers, he joins later. Well the story starts off, after Tommy (Green Ranger) has been freed from Rita Repulsa's mind control and has joined the Ranger to fight for good.

If issue #0 is any indication of what's to come, we know it will be good.

Rating 5 out of 5
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[Erika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh no, poor Tommy!

[James Rodrigues · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kyle Higgins' debut issue is fantastic work that takes me back to why I used to love the Power Rangers, while granting me an engaging story to read with a welcome modern settings. The art is brilliant, and then there's the strongest component, the characters. The voices of everybody is captured so well, it's like I'm witnessing the same characters I watched during my formative years.

The Bulk n Skull backup story is silly, while the Goldar one works well to showcase some action.

I look forward to seeing where the rest of this series goes.

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Took me right back to my memories of the TV show. Well done!

[Chris Conley · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good start.

[Jake · Rating 4 out of 5]

a nice revival to a piece of my childhood

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm secretly a power ranger and this comic is giving me life.

[Bagus Santoso · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved all of the art!! Brought back memories of watching the original Power Rangers. Go Green Ranger!

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[Chris Frye · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice bit of nostalgia from my childhood