Mighty Morphin, Vol. 6

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (BOOM! Studios)

by Mat Groom, Marguerite Bennett (Illustrator), Moisés Hidalgo (Illustrator)

Tragedy and Future Possibilities Loom for the Mighty Morphin Team!

As the Rangers deal with the emotional aftermath of a recent tragedy, they face an identity crisis, realizing there are some challenges they simply can’t overcome. With the help of a returning Ranger, can the team finally turn the tide of their current battle and discover their true role in the universe? In the Power Rangers Unlimited: Countdown to Ruin #1 special, discover the origins of fan-favorites Andros and Zhane, the present danger they find themselves in, as well as what the future holds for the entire Power Rangers saga! Superstar Power Rangers writer Mat Groom and GLAAD-nominated writer Marguerite Bennett join artists Moisés Hidalgo, Anna Kekovsky Chandra, and Giuseppe Cafaro to bring the future of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! Collects Mighty Morphin #21-22 and Power Rangers Unlimited: Countdown to Ruin #1.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Comic Book

112 pages, Paperback

First published February 7, 2023

About the author

Mat Groom is a writer from Sydney, Australia, where he works on branding and narrative development at the creative agency For The People and teaches open-to-the-public storytelling classes.

Self/Made is Mat’s solo comics writing debut.

Reviews

[Matthew Ward · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wasn’t really a fan of this one. The writing and events taking place in this one seem like they’re trying to hard and I really just did not like the origin story of Andros. I also didn’t enjoy the art either. I’m used to more of a bright, vibrant tone to the PR books, but this one was more soft and dull. I do see what is being set up a bit and in that, I’m looking forward to these books merging.

[Paul Decker · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Omega rangers are back on Earth. I liked seeing the original rangers interacting. Trini spills the tea for Kim about Shattered Grid and catches her up in general.

Metallic armor!!!

There are villains from future seasons featured. And I love a Hyperforce reference.

Pink!!! This volume has a focus on Kim and pink Ranger power. It’s wonderful. Kim finds her place amongst others. She starts to understand what legacy feels like.

This volume also includes Power Rangers Unlimited Countdown to Ruin. Andros and Zhane as orphans growing up together. With two married power Ranger women (Maavi and Dhaza) as their foster parents.We get to meet the In Space team that Zhane had.

Andros’s backstory is establishing for the comic canon. I’m excited to see how him and the Omega rangers progress.

Another 5/5 volume. I just really love these ongoing series. This is nearing the end of this story arc and writer.

[Chris Lemmerman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mighty Morphin' and Power Rangers set a collision course for one another as the threat of the Death Ranger looms.

The two issues of the main title collected in this volume feel very much end-of-an-era-y, with some developments for Jason and some introspection for Kimberly that could easily be setting them up to leave the title entirely. I'm not sure if that's the plan, but we do seem to be creeping forward in the continuity path, so maybe Kat's appearance might be closer than we think.

Also included here is the Countdown To Ruin one-shot, which delves into Andros and Zhane's past. I was very, very close to thinking that they might actually have some kind of relationship, but the story swerves at the end so they remain just very good friends, but that's my hang-up rather than the story's. I'm just glad to see the comics exploring eras outside of the traditional Mighty Morphin' seasons again, and In Space is just ripe for the picking.

A little short with only three issues, but some more solid Power Rangers action. With this and Power Rangers Volume 6 together, you've got everything you need for the Charge To 100.

[Mark · Rating 2 out of 5]

What is happening? Things got really disjointed after book 4. Did book 5 even happen? Why is three quarters of this book called mighty morphin not about the mighty power rangers? The villains are really poor here. What happened to the machine empire from book 5? The series is getting way too complicated and seems to insist on crossing universes and introducing other characters despite the title of the book.

I think my nostalgia run here might be at an end….however I see Zedd on the cover of book 7 and Ryan Parrott back in the drivers seat. Ok….maybe one more.

One star seems harsh. Two, too generous. 1.7!

[Kris Ritchie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Forever Pink!

Kimberly learns of the Shattered Grid timeline and her confidence is, ironically, shattered. Asking Billy for help on leveling up the rangers, she unwittingly sets loose dark shadows of villains from across the timeline. This leads to an epic all-pink ranger fight to save the day, and Kimberly's memories of the SG event are restored. Apparently this is an "end of an era" volume as the final pages close with a tribute to the book and team name.

Countdown to Ruin was really good as well, but I already reviewed that separately so I won't cover it here!

[aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a bit of an epilogue and prologue volume as the Power Rangers comic will once again combine into Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. This one finds the Power Rangers in a bit of an identity crisis as they realize they aren't the only ones out there. Then we get some backstory of Thane and Andros as it is leading up to the next arc. Looking forward to the continuation.

[Craig Schorling · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a generous 3. The first two issues in this volume were a 2 for me. The story and the art did not hit for me. The Andros story brought things up a bit and the way it can lead to other volumes has promise. This has been the weakest entry in the series for me.