A new Mighty Morphin team has assembled to take on the deadliest threats to Earth - but who is the All New Green Ranger by their side? It’s a new beginning perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike.
A NEW ERA BEGINS HERE WITH A NEW TEAM - BUT WHO IS THE NEW GREEN RANGER?
The new Mighty Morphin team is on a collision course with an even deadlier Lord Zedd, who has a new mission and a new motivation - one that will change everything you thought you knew about our heroes! But even if the Mighty Morphin team can find a way to survive Zedd and their mysterious new enemies, they may discover the greatest threat to their future is the shocking secret of Zordon’s past!
Superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and rising star artist Marco Renna introduce the UNLIMITED POWER era, perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike - and nothing will ever be the same! Collects Mighty Morphin #1-4.
This was a well-made comic and I by no means regret reading it BUT the Power Rangers just aren't my thing, I'm afraid- I'm a little too old for any nostalgia value here, and when it comes to colourful heroes banding together to fight cosmic threats give me Voltron or Radiant Black over these guys and their silly "putties" any day.
This was pretty cool volume! Its about the new era with Tommy leading the team and they go through their usual bout protecting Angel Grove and Billy spending time with Zordon and a new ranger appearing and Zedd filled with Chaos energy and so he has made Chaos Putties and sending them to hard and its getting hard to defeat and thus we have one of the biggest obstacles the rangers have faced and on top of that you have the identity of the Green Rangers and secrets about him and how it came to be are revealed! Angel Grove in danger, Rangers outmatched and a new Eltarian showing up and secrets gallore! The stakes are high and there is so much tension, mysteries and drama and foreshadowing of a war! This volume was so good and manages to set up a lot of things to come and battles to be fought and the art is just so good particularly the Megazods sequences and it manages to flow smoothly with the Omega Rangers book!
As someone who’s never read or watched anything Power Rangers-related I enjoyed this more than I expected to, but I was understandably confused in many places.
For one, I couldn’t keep the characters’ names straight in my head. There were so many of them and their names all sounded familiar, but then I kept thinking of the original team’s names that I also vaguely knew and I just didn’t know who anyone was when other characters were addressing them. Despite that, I did manage to follow the gist of most of the conversations, although my cluelessness made it all lose a lot of impact.
I was also confused about the significance of certain reveals or character appearances. Because I’d never read or watched anything Power Rangers-related I wasn’t aware of what was already supposed to be known by the reader and what was supposed to illicit a shocked reaction. The only remedy for that is for me to now go back and read the comics from the first one (chronologically that’s Saban's Go Go Power Rangers, Vol. 1).
The biggest problem in this vol was down to my confusion, but this time it wasn’t entirely my fault. What I’ve learned via the glorious Reddit and YouTube is that this vol and Power Rangers, Vol. 1 take place at the same time and the storylines run in tandem. So between issue #1 and issue #2 of this vol something major occurred in Power Rangers, Vol. 1 which effected the storyline in this vol. Now, I understand what BOOM was doing by connecting the two comics’ storylines as it then required you to buy them both to read and understand the full thing, but from an editorial standpoint it left a gaping hole in this vol that seriously undermined the cohesiveness of the plot. Sure, it was all explained via character dialogue, but the whole “hearing yet not seeing” the event made me confused, as though I’d accidentally skipped something when I hadn’t.
Apart from that, this was a surprisingly great vol. The interior art and covers were absolutely beautiful! And I was laughing at points—I especially couldn’t take the antagonist’s name “Putty” seriously—but this wasn’t a comic that was ridiculous or lacked integrity. Yes, they had giant robot dinosaur things called “Zords” and there was big, floating, blue head, but it all made sense within the plot. I imagine if you’d never read or watched Batman before you’d also have a little laugh at the ridiculousness of a comic about a man dressed as a flying rodent terrorising ridiculously costumed antagonist’s with silly names like “Crazy Quilt”. And so I left my judgment at the door before I started reading this one and trust me when I say I enjoyed it all the more because of that!
The Unlimited Power era of the Power Rangers begins here! With a brand new Green Ranger lurking and Lord Zedd pulling out all the stops to take them down, the Rangers face their greatest challenge yet.
Even though this is a relaunch, Mighty Morphin' (and it's sister title Power Rangers) really just follows on from where we were before. The mystery of the Green Ranger is probably meant to be a bit more compelling than it is, but I think his identity is kinda obvious from the get-go. That said, the build-up's not bad, and it definitely invokes the old 6th Ranger paradigm from the TV show like the Gold Zeo Ranger or Phantom Ranger mysteries.
The growing threat of Lord Zedd is nicely done though; the comics not being restrained by budget and/or Sentai footage means we get some set pieces you'd never see in the TV series.
Marco Renna steps into the artwork boots for this series, and it looks grand. Power Rangers has had a history of dynamic artists that really get how to draw crazy action sequences, but without skimping out of the emotional beats for the civilian sections of the book, and Renna is yet another in that long line. Also the covers are still bloody gorgeous.
Mighty Morphin' loses none of the momentum that MMPR had before it ended, picking up where we left off and barrelling onwards towards new heights and looking good while it does so.
This new series hits the ground running! Really enjoyed this volume, especially the bits on Zordon’s origin (more to come, I’m sure) and the new characters of the new Green Ranger and Zelya!
We are starting off with a bang and I am immediately all in. The action and reveals were fantastic. Who would have thought that the Power Rangers comics would be so damn captivating. I never watched this show as a kid but I can't get enough of these comics.
You know what? As a fandom, if I had to pick Marvel, DC or Power Ranger's, I'd scream "Go Go" at the top of my currently phlegm-filled lungs (and then probably cough a lot, because.. phlegm). It's only been around for nearly 30 years and constant reboots, re-brands and re... pairs(?) have meant that nobody gets angsty about whether or not a Power Rangers comic, show or movie is "tRue tO tHE sPiRIt oF tHe cHaRaCtErS!!!!!!!1!"
Because of this Power Rangers has been allowed to do more or less whatever they want. As long as the cast is made up of racially diverse, conventionally attractive young people in spandax and helmets yelling "HAI-YAH!" at miniaturized Godzilla knock-offs, the reaction from the fandom has been "go nuts!" You couldn't imagine that level of freedom being offered by DC and Marvel- taking liberties with intellectual properties is what got Zack Snyder lynched!
Which brings us to the latest in Power Rangers comics. Power Rangers became a BOOM studios property some four-or-five years ago and the general consensus is that what they've been doing with the property has been the most interesting thing a human-centrepeded version of a Japanese action franchise has ever had. And I gotta say, I'm inclined to agree. It's a book that oozes with fun and characters who are well-developed, yet completely genuine.
In this most recent new jumping-on point, the rangers are now dealing with Lord Zedd who is amped up on chaos energy and like the dirty socialist he is, has actually decided to distribute that energy amongst his foot-soldiers, the putties. But that's not really the driving plot to this book. The main hook is that there's a new Green Ranger around, and none of the rangers seem to know who it is.
The book does a great job at throwing a bunch a red herrings at us before the final reveal, and honestly it's pretty fun to see the ranger's reaction to this new "ally". Some of them are just keen for the help, some are certain it's previous series villain Lord Drakkon, some are suspicious that it's other team members. No two characters have the same reaction, is my point, and when writer Ryan Parrot is juggling six different characters at once, it's commendable that at no stage did I think that one character's thoughts and feelings could have been transferred to another without any real change.
Parrot does a great job at giving each character their own voice outside of the main mystery, too- possibly a better job that the versions I remember seeing on TV. The standout to me was Rocky, who in the show was essentially a demoted version of previous red ranger Jason, but here is kind of a goofy child. He's got some of the best dialogue in the whole volume and Parrot seems to know it. Other standouts included Aisha's dark cynicism and Billy's secretive planning.
The art here is vibrant and kinetic. Artist Francesco Mortarino has this real talent for communicating fast and frantic movement. Each jump and dash the rangers make- and they make an awful lot of them- feels quick and deadly and colours are just bold enough so that you never mistake one ranger for another. He also used the very sharp and jagged lines for some of the new putties, and they remind me of Venom in many ways. That's only a good thing though, it means that they look scarier than they ever have and it's about time the putties were portrayed as something actually threatening instead of limbed bowling pins.
Admittedly, the ending leaves a bit to be desired. While the reveal of the green ranger's identity is satisfying enough, Parrot doesn't leave any space in the volume to actually enjoy the whole team coming together. I know he needs to leave something for the next volume but COME ON! We've been reading this whole book so that we can see this team be a thing- don't hold out on us now, Ryan!
Ultimately though, if you have even a passing interest in Power Rangers, this book is worth a look. It does teenage superheroes better than the big two and just feels fresher than so many books out there now.
This was an unexpected delight. I'm loving this relaunch(?), because even though it involves the same characters as the source material, we're off in uncharted territory doing new and different things. It's like the Power Rangers I knew have gone and aged up with me, giving me storylines I appreciate with characters I love.
We've got a mysterious Green Ranger (who isn't Tommy) doing mysterious Green Ranger things, a Power Rangers team led by the White Ranger, and some incredible backstory involving Zordon. The art is great, the jokes are funny (the panel with Zordon asking Billy for a bite of his sandwich made me laugh and share it with everyone), and it's just a fun read. My only quibble is that there's very clearly a hole in the story that's meant to be filled through reading a separate issue (Power Rangers, Vol. 1), and I sort of hate that in comics. I know *why*, but it just feels gimmicky and annoying in today's age of comics.
Es un buen primer volumen para esta nueva saga, pero tengo un par de trabas con la forma en que está estructurado y promocionado.
Por un lado, entre los capítulos 1 y 2 ocurre el capítulo 1 de "Power Rangers Vol. 1". Esto no se avisa en ninguna parte tanto dentro de los capítulos o en la contra portada. Lamentablemente, leí este volumen antes que el PR1, por lo que estuve muy perdido al inicio. Y esto me lleva al otro punto: la promoción o publicidad relacionada con esto.
Estuve leyendo algunos comentarios acá en Goodreads y hay mucha gente que empezó a leer los comics de Power Rangers de Boom! Studios por este tomo y están entendiblemente perdidos en cuanto a la cantidad de personajes, nombres, lugares, etc., por no hablar de la historia en sí misma. Quizás hubiese sido ideal que cuando se hiciese referencia a algún evento pasado, se referenciase con un pequeño cuadro de texto indicando el capítulo y/o volumen para que la gente tenga algo de dónde afirmarse (similar a lo que he visto que hacen en Marvel Comics).
It's nice to say that the Unlimited Power era kicks off with a boom - and a bit of a stronger, smaller focus. MMPR, starting with Necessary Evil, maybe even Shattered Grid, was getting huge. But Necessary Evil got a little too packed with both the Mighty Morphin team and the Omegas, splitting a small page count even smaller between the teams. Splitting them into their own books was a great decision, allowing this book to give focus to the original Rangers (and the Stone Canyon trio).
But it also does focus on something new. Adding the new Green Ranger was a great twist, bringing something fresh to their story without overloading it. Making Zedd the major villain again is a good way to keep the feel of the show without overloading it with new-ness. (That's what Power Rangers is for, as we'll be reminded in a few weeks.)
Maybe a bit slower paced with the Eltar intro pages, but I'm still curious to see how this all plays out.
So I picked this up more of nostalgia then anything. I watched the original Power Rangers as a kid, and I swear Kimberly was my first Gay Icon!
As far as graphic novels go, it wasn't my favorite. There was a lot that confused me as, even though this is Volume 1, its a continuation of a larger story that I didnt know, having not read anything prior. So I felt like the references to alot of plot devices confused me. I also thought too many of the Rangers weren't all that nice. Aisha and Kimberly especially were pretty aggressive and unkind most of the time with Rocky picking up the comedic role. I was hoping the characters would feel more like the source material. I wanted ditsy but strong Kimberly and sweet but kick ass Aisha.
I did enjoy some of the plot twists and mystery, and really like the flash backs to Zordons past!
It was a fun read, but it felt a little too far removed from the actual TV show for me to really escape into it.
The ongoing series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers continues in two different versions now. One focuses on the Omega Rangers while the other sticks with the original gang. The first few issues of both of these ongoing series go hand-in-hand at the start. I would recommend going back and forth between the two Vol.1s so you're reading the individual issues in the order in which they were released. By the end of these volumes the two teams each have their own stories to follow.
This volume starts diving into Zordon's past. The Green Ranger mystery continues. The rangers aren't quite sure about the Omega rangers. Lord Zedd makes some new putties.
The reveal is great! I give this volume a 5/5. Ryan is taking us on a whole new journey now. We've left the original tv show behind, diverging enough from the expected timeline. I'm really excited to see how these series continue.
This was pretty great. The flashbacks to Zordon’s time with the other Eldar Guardians was a bit clunky, oddly paced, and did necessarily connect with a gleam thematic urgency to each issue, and I feel like I missed something important in between the first two issues, but otherwise I like this return of Zed, the stakes raising, the prominence of Bulk and Skull where they aren’t entirely centered as comic relief. I was worried about his series would keep shooting off to the stars, but this smaller scale feels pretty good for this new revisionist to the Boom franchise.
Ryan Parrott is back in the helm in this new series which is a spin-off from the mighty morphin power rangers series. This one follows the Mighty Morphin team with Tommy as the white ranger in the lead role. They have some mysteries and problems as the green ranger has reappeared but seems to be on their side. Also, Lord Zed is back and has chaos energy at his disposal to defeat the rangers. Great read!
This is the start of the Boom Power Rangers first real reboot. It’s written by the same author and continues the previous series. It is not a great jumping on point. It’s more of a season 2 kind of situation. I continue to be impressed with the overall quality of this line.
Bought for some nostalgia and to give me a chance to catch up on my yearly book target….and thoroughly enjoyed!
I’ve read the first volume of three different Power Rangers series now and this is by far the best first volume, to jump into a series. Absolutely in-keeping with the 90s yet adding some changes / twists that improve the story and build on where the show should have explored.
Wish it was longer perhaps. Will definitely continue reading!
Edited to be a 4.5 as Volume II exceeds this which is a rare occurrence! :)
Action packed fun. While the other series is more space adventure with a twist of action this is alot more like the original show, superhero teenagers saving the world.