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Boom Studios has pulled out all of the stops for the thirtieth anniversary of Power Rangers this yr with #110 revealed as a prelude to Darkest Hour.
It’s all been constructing to this. As Bleeding Cool beforehand reported, longtime writer Boom Studios has pulled out all of the stops for the thirtieth anniversary of Power Rangers this yr. This previous week noticed the discharge of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #110, which proper earlier than launch Boom revealed was really an official prelude to what the writer is billing as the most important Power Rangers occasion they’ve ever achieved – Darkest Hour.
And simply how darkish will Darkest Hour get? Quite darkish if concern #110 is any indication, as a result of the problem ends with present Green Ranger, Matt Cook, seemingly murdering his mentor, former Ranger, and head of Promethea, Grace Sterling in chilly blood whereas underneath the thrall of Mistress Vile. That’s along with revealing Mistress Vile’s military, which incorporates the red-hot Death Ranger, and a model new Zord piloted by none apart from Lord Zedd in a brand new Ranger type. From what I’m listening to, Boom slipping retailers an advance take a look at the problem resulted in a virtually 30% leap (and above the earlier concern) at FOC.
But that will pale as compared with what’s more likely to be crucial FOC date for Power Rangers this yr – as we speak. Indeed as we speak, retailers will likely be finalizing their orders for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #111, the primary official chapter of Darkest Hour, and the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers thirtieth Anniversary Special #1.
As I perceive it, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #111 instantly ratchets up the stakes for the complete Rangerverse, together with bringing in Lord Drakkon and his “Suicide Squad”-style Ranger crew from the Coinless universe amongst different Ranger groups from throughout a number of seasons and over 100 problems with Boom’s Power Rangers comics, evoking reminiscences of the franchise defining Shattered Grid occasion. But the massive reveal comes on the finish of the problem with a primary look that’s certain to have Ranger followers speaking. Is it an upgraded or reworked Ranger as Boom has achieved with Ranger Slayer or the Omega Rangers up to now? Or a model new Ranger just like the Solar Rangers or Death Ranger? Or the arrival of but an even bigger unhealthy… even perhaps the Rangerverse’s Thanos… Dark Specter?
We’ll know on August twenty third when Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #111 lands on retailer cabinets simply 5 days earlier than the thirtieth anniversary of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers debuting on tv within the States. This will likely be adopted the subsequent week by Mighty Morphin Power Rangers thirtieth Anniversary Special #1, simply two days after the official thirtieth anniversary of the franchise.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers thirtieth Anniversary Special #1 goes to be an all-star affair with former Power Rangers comedian writers and artists, together with Ryan Parrott, Mat Groom, Eleonora Carlini, Hendry Prasetya, Macro Renna, and Francesco Mortarino returning to the franchise alongside present author Melissa Flores and the upcoming Ranger Academy crew of Maria Ingrande Mora and Jo Mi-Gyeong. The concern options tributes to the late Jason David Frank (who performed Tommy Oliver throughout a number of collection) and Richard Genelle (who performed Ernie in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers). But the most important cause to choose up this concern is the Power Rangers writing debut of unique Pink Ranger Kimberly Hart, Amy Jo Johnson. Johnson co-wrote a narrative with writing associate Matt Hotson that acts as a prelude to their upcoming occasion collection Power Rangers: The Return, which was introduced at Comic-Con International in San Diego and unlocked as a part of Boom’s Power Rangers thirtieth Anniversary marketing campaign on Kickstarter earlier within the yr. And from what I’m listening to, Johnson and Hotson snuck a primary look into their story as nicely…
So whereas these two important points launch per week aside in August, comedian outlets must place their bets as we speak for the 2 greatest Power Rangers problems with the yr. Will the leap in orders be even larger than for concern #110 a month in the past? Or will retailers threat developing quick regardless of Boom making the primary A covers on each points totally returnable? We’ll know quickly sufficient, however within the meantime, you have been warned to order your copy when you nonetheless can.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #111 CVR A CLARKE
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In the kickoff of this monumental 12-month occasion, Mistress Vile has gained, or so it appears, with management of the Grid and Dark Specter’s infections spreading by means of the universe!
As if an epic battle between Vile and the Vessel wasn’t sufficient, the separated and stranded Rangers obtain assist from the final crew they’d count on, but it surely will not be the assistance they have been hoping for…
In the custom of Shattered Grid and completely timed with the thirtieth anniversary of Power Rangers, author Melissa Flores (Dead Lucky) and Simona Di Gianfelice (All-New Firefly) kick off the occasion they have been constructing to for the final yr that can without end change the Power Rangers universe!
Fans of Marvel Zombies and DCeased would not be caught useless lacking out on the debut of the Dark Grid Variant Covers-the most twisted threats the Rangers have ever seen dropped at life!
In Shops: Aug 23, 2023
SRP: 4.99
MMPR 30TH ANNV SPECIAL #1 CVR A MORA
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(W) Ryan Parrott, Melissa Flores, Mat Groom, Amy Jo Johnson, Matt Hotson, Maria Ingrande Mora (A) Hendry Prasetya, Eleonora Carlini, Marco Renna, Jo Mi-Gyeong (CA) Dan Mora
A landmark celebratory particular that includes 5 model new tales paying homage to the legacy of Rangers with tales by Ryan Parrott (Rogue Sun), Mat Groom (Inferno Girl Red), the unique Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger Amy Jo Johnson and Matt Hotson (Titans), and younger grownup creator Maria Ingrande Mora (Fragile Remedy), together with present Mighty Morphin Power Rangers celebrity scribe Melissa Flores!
Joining the celebration are returning fan-favorite Power Rangers artists together with Hendry Prasteya, Eleonora Carlini, and Marco Renna!
Between a highlight on Ernie in Angel Grove, Alpha 5’s battle to seek out his true function, a mind-bending “What If?” story about Tommy’s powers which introduces an all-new alternate universe, a further story about his marriage to Kat, and a deeper take a look at the Ranger Academy, this anniversary concern is actually packed filled with content material worthy of the 30-year legacy.
Along with 40 pages of brand name new morphinominal materials, have fun 30 years of Power Rangers with a further 24 pages of basic materials that followers new and outdated will likely be delighted to expertise!
In Shops: Aug 30, 2023
SRP: 9.99
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