Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

by Ryan Parrott, Simone Di Meo (Illustrator)

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles meet for the first time ever in the comic book fight - and team up - of the year!

THE TEENAGERS WITH ATTITUDE MEET THE HEROES IN A HALF SHELL FOR THE FIRST TIME!

The Power Rangers arrive in New York City to find their missing teammate Tommy Oliver – AKA The Mighty Morphin Green Ranger – but soon discover he’s joined forces with the villainous Shredder and the Foot Clan! But the Rangers must also deal with another unexpected (fr)enemy – the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Can these heroes find a way to work together to defeat the bad guys and save the world from total destruction?!

Written by Ryan Parrott (Power Rangers: Necessary Evil) and illustrated by Simone di Meo (Power Rangers: Beyond The Grid), the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fight – and maybe team up with – the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the first time ever.

Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1-5.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics, Fantasy, Superheroes, Science Fiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 29, 2020

Reviews

[Khurram · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book, though I like the original Power Rangers team, I really loved the original Turtles. I am really glad the TMNT had a lot of time here. Their have been good and bad versions of both team, I really think the best version of both were chosen here.

Something that was never shown in the original Power Rangers tv show, but highlighted very well in Boom's Power Rangers comics, is Tommy started out mind controlled my Rita, in the tv show he was welcomed into the Rangers with open arms, the comic highlighted the doubts the other Ranger had about him. This is played off a bit in this comic as well. The other think about the differences of the teams is the Rangers are out on the open bright costumes, the midair loves them. TMNT have to stick to the shadows, when people see them the are met with mistrust and fear more then anything else. I also like April got yo play am more active hero role in the comic.

This is a great book. If I had one complaint it would have liked to see more of the actual fights with the Rangers in human form. I would have also like to see more of a showdown with Shredder. However there is a lot hinted at fir volume 2. Yes there has to be a volume 2. Thus is a great comic probobly more geared to TMNT fans but definitely elements that Power Ranger fans will recognise and appreciate.

[Chad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone who grew up in the 90's is going to want to read this. It's got everything you'd want to see in a crossover between the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Shredder and Rita teaming up. Each team fighting the other's villains. The Turtles using the dragon coins. This was a ton of fun. The art and colors were great. Lots of kinetic action and colors that popped off the page.

[Tiag⊗ the Mutant · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was way better than it needed to be, a crossover done super right, packed full of fan service and fun moments, beautifully colored and illustrated. Where's the sequel?

[Subham · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was so fun omg!

It starts with Tommy working for the foot but as we later find out that it was to rescue his friend but however he fights the Turtles and then comes the PR and they also fight the TMNT and the eventual team up and finallly we see them working against a now Green rangered-Shredder and Repulsa and the two fight, PR are not able to become rangers and thus enter the Turtle rangers as they fight the villains and then the Megazords and a part where Turtle zords come in until the last big fight with Shredder and coffee and a bit of post-victory celebrations!

Its so fun omg, I know the story is predictable but its the interactions and how TMNT become heroes and are able to live out PR fantasies for a day and the PR also learning how to be heroes without powers and I like the parallels and meta-text over here and its fun and the arc of Tommy was great too, my only fear was did he go evil again but seeing the reason its worth the read and its awesome and I love the art! It has moments both big and small, but its those human moments that make you love it! <3

[RG · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another surprise read. I came for the artist but the story was really well done. I need to read more power ranger books

[Книжни Криле · Rating 5 out of 5]

„Костенурките Нинджа в града пазят реда и закона. На злото ще смачкат фасона, за да е весел и с песен денят!“
Тези думи вероятно са познати на всеки, който преди 30 години е седял пред телевизора в очакване на поредното приключение на зелените любители на пица. Може пък да сте били и сред децата, които тичаха до кварталната видеотека, за да наемат касетите с шарени герои по обложките и гръмкото заглавие „Рицари на силата“. Независимо към коя от двете групи приспадате (а може би и към двете) – от Артлайн Студиос са ви подготвили невероятна изненада – „Мегаморфни Пауър Рейнджърс/Костенурките Нинджа“ – първият комикс с общо участие на легендарните екипи от 90-те! Прочетете ревюто на "Книжни Криле": https://knijnikrile.wordpress.com/202...

[Molly™☺ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A crossover event that allows the characters to play in each others' worlds whilst maintaining the iconography of the respective franchises. It is definitely held together through fanservice, but that's not necessarily a bad thing thanks to Parrott's acceptance of campy fun rather than deep storytelling. This is what you'd expect from a clash between the two, and it's delivered in an engaging and visually stylish package.

actual rating: 3.5 stars

[Tito Mejia Martinez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like both Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and so this was amazing. I like how instead of the usual dimension hoping that happens in crossovers, the turtles are in the New York City of the Boom Ranger universe, I call back I believe to the fact that the turtles had a live-action crossover with the rangers during the In Space season. I had some meta jokes in it I liked and I recommend it to anyone. We even see Billy say he invited Donnie to Promethea, a comic book only organization.

However, it was left on a sorta cliff hanger and I haven't heard of plans to continue it so that sucks. Hopefully, they solve that.

[Guilherme Smee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Depois de Ryan Parrot ter conquistado meu cérebro e meu coração com seu trabalho em Power Rangers, agora ele me arrebatou de novo com este trabalho no crossover da equipe de Alameda dos Anjos com as Tartarugas Ninja. Sim, dois sucessos dos anos 1990 que eu adorava quando criança, agora na minha mídia predileta, os quadrinhos. Encontros de super-heróis costumam ter roteiros ruins, mas nesse aqui tudo funciona perfeitamente bem. Inclusive temos direito a um Amálgama dos personagens. Tudo isso de forma bastante divertida e até coerente com a trama estabelecida pelo autor. Gostei até mesmo dos desenhos de Simone DiMeo, que não costumo curtir nas histórias da DC Comics em que ele trabalhou. Para essa edição ficar melhor ainda, somente se tivesse sido publicada em capa cartão e com orelhas como a IndieVisível tem feito com as revistas regulares de Power Rangers. Mas acho que aí seria pedir demais...

[TaB · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un entretenido crossover, con una gran idea de fondo como excusa para iniciar la historia, pero que deja un poco que desear en la ejecución. Al menos en lo personal, me habría gustado un poco más de profundidad, si bien entiendo que la idea es explotar lo "divertido" de cruzar a dos de las franquicias más exitosas de los noventa (cosa que ya se había hecho en pantalla, pero que por suerte ha quedado en el olvido).
El arte es excelente, hay que decir que tanto los lápices como el color son perfectos para el tono de la historia. Me gustaría ver más cómics de los quelonios a cargo de Di Meo.

[AltLovesBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a sucker for a good Power Rangers mashup, and this one delivers in spades. The characters are consistent, the dialogue is snappy (y'know, in that one-liner way both franchises enjoy), and the art was fantastic. Some of the Ranger/Turtle mashup armor sets were just... *chef's kiss*. Not a lot of quibbles about this one, just a lot of fun beginning to end.

[Urbon Adamsson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sometimes, it's good to read something light and fun, and this comic delivers exactly that.

It's a fantastic throwback to my teen years. I found myself singing the Power Rangers theme song in my head while reading, which brought a nostalgic smile to my face. 😅

The Power Rangers translate exceptionally well to the comic format with their vibrant colors. The authors consistently provide dynamic perspectives in the action panels, creating a vivid sense of excitement and motion that keeps you engaged.

Overall, it's a delightful and entertaining read, perfect for fans old and new.

[Димитър Цолов · Rating 3 out of 5]

Не успя да ми допадне тази колаборация. И екшън сцените бяха ситуирани мега дърварски...

[Anna Schuchat · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was so fun, two of my favorite childhood shows i loved it

[Rory Wilding · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you were a kid in the '90s, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are two properties that you grew up with, whilst being popular franchises that are always reinventing themselves for future generations. Although this collaboration between Boom! Studios and IDW have declared this comic as being the first time these properties have crossover, this is actually not true, as Saban’s Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation did a crossover episode with Power Rangers in Space, but we don’t really talk about that.

With this comic, it is a non-canon story, in which the original Power Rangers encounter the Heroes in a Half Shell, which has more in common with the ‘80s cartoon. When the Green Ranger Tommy Oliver goes missing, the Rangers head to New York City, where they confront the Ninja Turtles, believing that they are Rita Repulsa’s monsters. After a misunderstanding, the two teams join forces and discover that Tommy is working for the Shredder and the Foot Clan.

The joy of this comic is seeing how these two sets of characters interact with each other, from Billy/The Blue Ranger talking to Donatello about science, to Zack/The Black Ranger sharing some quips with Michaelangelo. Even Kimberly/The Pink Ranger gets to spend some time with April O’Neil. Whilst there is an ongoing arc regarding the mystery of why Tommy has joined the Foot Clan, the comic moves at a quick pace that it is more concerned with style over substance. Although I have to say, the lack of Bulk and Skull is felt.

Another treat from this crossover comic is how the lore from both franchises is transferred to one another. Sure, Tommy as the Green Ranger is great, but the Shredder becoming the Green Ranger is even better. And when the Rangers lose the power to morph, the Turtles get their chance to become Power Rangers, whilst the teenagers with attitude become ninjas after some much-needed advice from Splinter. The switching of franchise elements becomes a recurring thing and artist Simone Di Meo just embraces the ridiculousness with a flash art-style that is close to anime-inspired, whilst Walter Baiamonte’s vibrant colouring just pops.

With these crossover titles – of which the Ninja Turtles have taken part in numerous times during their IDW phase – the purpose is just to deliver the spectacle you would expect from these respected franchises, even if they’re a bit empty. That said, if you are a fan of MMPR and TMNT, you will have an absolute blast with this five-issue miniseries.

[Chris Lemmerman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Style over substance is the order of the day for the first (?) meeting between the Teenagers With Attitude and the Heroes In A Half Shell. A friend of Tommy's goes missing, and that brings the Turtles into contact with the Rangers, in a story that is literally just a checklist of all the things you'd want to happen in a story like this.

Turtle Rangers? Check. Turtlezord? Check. Rita & Shredder team-up? Check. The latter issues of the story are just a parade of big bombastic set pieces, complete with amusing dialogue from everyone involved. Which sounds exactly like what most people would want, right?

But it all feels a little...empty. There's no urgency, there's no stakes despite what you might think, and it's all kinda throwaway. It's cool, definitely, but it's hollow as well.

The artwork can't be faulted though - Simone Di Meo's moody pencils work wonders, and the colours really pop during the fight scenes. Di Meo drew a lot of Power Rangers recently during Beyond The Grid, and he's a great fit for the Turtles as well.

TMNT/MMPR isn't particularly bad, but it doesn't feel as impressive as it should be. Contrast it with, say, MMPR/Justice League from a few years back, and they're worlds apart.

[Alexander Draganov · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Мегаморфни Пауър Рейнджърс/Костенурките Нинджа” е дестилирана носталгия и разкошно приключение, което ще върне всеки пораснал фен в прекрасните дни от детството му, а ако попадне в ръцете на малчуган, току виж го запали по любимите поредици на родителите му. Рисунъкът е страхотен и не отстъпва на нищо, предлагано от “Марвел” или DC, историята е шемет и е точно каквато бихме си я представили в някое от обичните ни детски, като героите са развити чудесно и са верни на себе си, лафовете са на ниво и екшънът си го бива. За отбелязване е и добрият превод на Здравко Генов, в който личи ентусиазъм от работата, който не може да се замаскира. Всичко това прави комиксът страхотно преживяване и съм много щастлив, че “Артлайн” са направили верният избор да го издадат на български.

Цялото ревю - на линка:
https://citadelata.com/%d0%bc%d0%b5%d...

[Chris Robertson · Rating 3 out of 5]

“The Teenagers with Attitude meet the Heroes in a Half Shell for the first time!” Surprised we made it all the way to 2020 before this happened; licensing is a powerful force, indeed. So, where do I place this latest entry in my shameful addiction to crossovers? Not bad, but not great.

Yes, crossovers follow a formula. Good guys meet, start fighting each other, then realize they must unite to face at least two of their rogues, who have also forged an uneasy alliance to squash the heroes. The new teams inevitably pair off with their closest counterparts, discovering how fun it is to think in new ways. Often, they swap roles to deepen this appreciation. Final melee battle ensues. Then, an after-victory closure, usually involving everyone returning to his or her proper dimension/reality. The cleverest ones give a new threat or make an old one fresh, almost completely different than previous appearances.

Sadly, this one doesn’t veer too far from the formula. You can guess the parts: Rangers/Turtles fight, then unite because Shredder and Rita have allied. Then the mashups: Turtles become Rangers, Rangers become ninjas, Turtles drive a Megazord, then unite their robot with the Megazord.....Ayeyiyiyi.

The art was ok, though I didn’t like the design of the turtles’ masks. Action was rendered well. Faces had kind of an anime feel, but not heavily. Overall, kind of fun, but we need some new juice for crossovers.

[Dominic Sedillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is exactly what crossovers should be like. All the things you like about both properties, you mix and match them and it’s a fun ride.

The artwork is beautiful and it’s got a nice balance of serious and silly.

[Matthew Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you combine Power Rangers and TMNT in one story, it’s has to be a ton of fun and that’s exactly what this brought. There were a few plot holes and some things in the story were forced, but overall, everything worked together really well and this was an enjoyable read!

[Гери · Rating 5 out of 5]

Рейнджъри нинджи, Костенурки рейнджъри Ейприл като розовия рейнджър. Когато имате 4 костенурки нинджи и добавите 5 пауър рейнджъри няма начин да не се получи. Чуден арт!

[Amy Alessandri · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 90s heart is full. The perfect crossover.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

This was my first real outing with the Rangers ever and it was a ball. The teams work so well together. Just a fun time.

[Jacob · Rating 4 out of 5]

This team-up is a gift to all the kids who grew up in the ‘90s. I wept with tears of joy as I read it. Now my childhood is complete. Bless you, Boom Studios and IDW, for this priceless gift. Bless you.

[Dree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing. My inner child squealed multiple times while reading this! *Chefs kiss*

[James Bowman · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun and solidly done crossover, though pretty standard as these go. The best parts of the story are in the setup, rather than the conclusion. That said, there are a few fun mashup moments to look out for. (B+)

[Carlos Amato · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tomy desapareció y la única pista que tienen los Rangers es en New York, donde encuentran a las Tortugas Ninja peleando contra el clan Foot para llevarse la sorpresa de que el nuevo integrante del clan es Tomy, así arranca esta historia de 5 capítulos donde vemos los personajes de ambas series converger en una historia con mucho fan service, muy disfrutable par los 2 públicos tanto el fan de los Powers como de las tortugas.

[Amy Walker - Trans-Scribe Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boom! Studios have done a fantastic job at breathing new and exciting life into the Power Rangers franchise with their works on the comics, introducing new characters to the lore more than twenty five years since Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was on television. One of the writers on the Power Rangers comics is Ryan Parrott, who's currently relaunching the books with two new, exciting series, and here fans get to see him tackle another beloved children's martial arts franchise, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles opens with the Rangers fighting Rita's latest monster in downtown Angel Grove. During the fight we learn that Tommy, the Green Ranger, has taken a leave of absence, and the Rangers have no idea where he is. On the other side of the country, in New York City the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are battling a number of Foot Clan ninja's. However, one of these ninja's manages to get the upper hand over Raphael, and make their escape.

We soon learn that this new ninja is, in fact, Tommy, who has travelled to the city to infiltrate the Foot Clan to help a childhood friend who's become mixed up with the criminal organisation. In order to prove himself to the Foot's leadership, Tommy must infiltrate a secret research lab and steal some tech. He's able to make it inside the building, but finds the Turtles waiting for him. When he's forced to morph in order to take them on the Power Rangers are able to detect this, and teleport to New York to assist him.

After a brief fight between the two teams they quickly realise that they're on the same side and join forces, however, Tommy has already fled the scene, returning to the Foot Clan with the stolen tech. Coming face to face with the leader of the Foot, Shredder, Tommy discovers that Shredder knew of his real identity the whole time, and is captured. Using tech from his allies in Dimension X, Shredder severs Tommy's connection to the Morphin Grid, and takes on the Green Ranger powers for himself.

With Tommy missing, Shredder now a Ranger, and Rita Repulsa seemingly allied with him, the Rangers and the Turtles must work together to stop these powerful foes, rescue their friend, and save the city.


I'm going to be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect from this book when it was first announced. This isn't the first time that these two franchises have met, with an episode of Power Rangers In Space featuring the turtles from the 90's television series Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation. The crossover episode was admittedly, pretty bad, thanks in large parts to in both not making much sense for the two series to suddenly cross-over, but also because of the low effort put into it. I was slightly worried that this series could become another half baked way of putting these two groups into the same space. Luckily, I was wrong.

Parrott has come up with great ways to bring the characters together in this story, and not just the main teams either. Having Tommy travel to New York to help a childhood friend, and having to infiltrate the Foot to do it is a really good idea, and it gives him reason to keep going back on his own, without Ranger back-up. And whilst the two teams do do the almost obligatory fight upon first meeting because they don't know they're all good guys comic cliche, they actually work really well together.

Jason and Leonardo get time to bond over being leaders, and there's a few fun conversations between the two of them comparing sword fighting techniques and their love for martial arts. Michelangelo and Zach both seem to have some dubious food love, and get to have fun coming up with bizarre and downright disgusting pizza toppings together. Billy and Donatello are a perfect pairing as the teams two techies, comparing their inventions, talking science, and getting excited over giant robots. And there's a really good scene where Trini and Raphael discuss some of his emotional issues; though this felt like it was never resolved with another similar scene, which is a shame as I think Trini would have been an amazing friend for the deeply caring Raph. The only Ranger who doesn't really get a Turtle to pair off with is Kimberly, but she has a number of scenes where she and April O'Neil spend time together, and get to discuss guy trouble.

The bad guys even get to team up too, with Rita and her lieutenants getting the chance to fight against Shredder and his forces, before ultimately agreeing to an uneasy alliance to bring down their respective foes.

One of the best things about the book, however, is how Parrott really changes things up, and does stuff that would never happen on the TV screen. Using the same device that broke Tommy's connection to his powers, the other Rangers are similarly affected, which causes issues when one of Rita's monsters arrives in the middle of New York. To solve this issue the Turtles, and April, borrow the morphers and become the Mighty Morphin Ninja Turtles. Similarly, the de-powered Rangers join Casey Jones on a mission to infiltrate the Technodrome, kitted out in ninja gear borrowed from the Turtles.


The designs for both groups are absolutely brilliant, and I love the work that Simone Di Meo does here. The Turtle Rangers are all instantly recognisable as the Power Rangers, but still look like turtles, with some gold elements similar to the Green Ranger thrown in in places like their shells. Speaking of the Green Ranger, the design for Shredder using that powers is amazing, and the way that both iconic designs come together to create something completely new, without losing what makes either character recognisable, is astounding. Even April, who's just another human using the Pink Ranger powers gets a slight redesign, even if it's something as simple as removing the skirt.

Not even the Megazord gets away unscathed from the awesome redesigns, as it gets to merge with a giant version of Metalhead getting to combine with the Megazord to create the Turtle Megazord. I really hope that if Hasbro start doing more comic characters as part of their Lightning Collection of figures we get a set from this book, because the designs on offer here are some of the best Power Ranger designs I've seen in years. And I want them as toys.

I went into this book with pretty low expectations, but hoping for something that would be good, and I got something that was so much better than I was even hoping. I loved reading this book, and I want them to do a sequel. Do it again a season later, using the White Ranger and the Stone Canyon Trio to add something new into the mix, do it with Lord Zedd, or even go pick another team of Rangers all together. Either way, I want Ryan Parrott to do another of these, because this is brilliant.

[Paul Decker · Rating 5 out of 5]

BOOM! has done so many great things for the Power Rangers franchise. In addition to their amazing ongoing and standalone comics, they've had these crossover stories that just have fun. First there was the Justice League crossover and now Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! It's like playing with your 90s action figures, but with professional storytellers and artists telling the story.

I enjoyed this book even more than the Justice League crossover because this story really leaned in. The new innovative designs are so cool! The Turtles as Rangers, new megazords, and more!

The book opens with a classic feel from both properties and establishes where in the Power Rangers timeline this takes place. Tommy is the Green ranger, but he's not currently fighting with the rest of the team. Tommy is missing and where he's gone directly connects to the Turtles.

This book takes place in a world where the Power Rangers and the Ninja Turtles both exist. I like the kind-of throwback to the television crossover. Donatello is even a fan of the Power Rangers. I expected there to be some dimension crossing, but I liked that they exist within the same world.

When Tommy morphs, the Turtles recognize a ranger, but the Rangers thinks they're some of Finster's creations. This sets up great conflict that moves the story along. The pairings while fighting are so great. I love the interactions. The personalities of all the characters really shine through. Ryan knows them well.

Tommy's character is expanded upon even more. His motivation is explained and some of his life history is delved into.

Shredder meets Rita! Casey Jones appears. April gets an awesome costume! (with just a small modification) There is so much great design and artwork in this book.

This book is so much fun. It feels very true to both of the franchises. There's even a potential for a sequel left open. I hope that happens. Or, at least, another crossover story. I give this book a 5/5.

[Michael Church · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was about what I expected from this miniseries: fun, flashy, kinda shallow, pretty to look at, with some heart and nostalgia where it counts.

I had no idea these properties existed in the same universe, and expected that to be the big crux of the crossover. Instead, they just exist on different coasts of the US, and Tommy goes missing to find a childhood friend, leading to the team up.

Unfortunately, we don’t get a whole lot of depth. Not that I was expecting it, but it never goes beyond some surface level understandings of the characters. We have a nice moment from Tommy and his childhood friend, but even that doesn’t have a ton of payoff. It doesn’t help that the teams are so unbalanced, with 4 turtles and 6 rangers, it’s not like they can just pair off for a heart to heart (until Casey and April get involved, but even then it doesn’t happen).

The art is really pretty to look at and super dynamic, but also kind of hard to follow at times. It almost seemed like a throwback to the old cartoons that weren’t allowed to show Spider-Man punching someone. You see all this background and sense of movement and sound effects, but none of the hits connecting. Still, the design of the Turtle Rangers fully makes up for it.

Worth a read if you’re into these properties and want some nostalgia, but there’s not much happening beyond that. Though apparently a sequel series is coming soon.