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Those Two Geeks Episode 195: Batman, Daredevil and Jason David Frank

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The two geeks chat about Chip Zdarsky’s work on Batman and Daredevil before pivoting to talking about the recent passing of Jason David Frank from suicide.

If you’re in need of someone to talk to, please reach out to 1-833-456-4566 or 1-800-784-2433 for Canada and the US respectively. Alex and Joe are always open to chat as well, but are far from qualified.

As always, Alex and Joe can be found on Twitter respectively @karcossa and @FirstRonin4 if you feel the need to tell them they’re wrong individually, or @those2geeks if you want to yell at them together on Twitter, or by email at ItsThose2Geeks@gmail.com.

Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Around the Tubes

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The weekend is over but it’s generally a short work week for us in the US. What geeky things did you all wind up doing this past weekend and what do you have planned? Sound off in the comments below! While you think about that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

TechCrunch – Bob Iger is returning to head Disney as Bob Chapek steps down – Well, that was unexpected.

Yen Press – Yen Press and J-Novel Club Announce Print Publishing Partnership – Cool.

CBR – Jason David Frank, the Original Green Power Ranger, Dies at 49 – Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans.

Reviews

Collected Editions – Future State: Gotham Vol. 2: The Next Joker
CBR – Voyagis #1

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Your First Look At The Untold Story Of The Legendary Green Ranger from BOOM! Studios

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BOOM! Studios and Hasbro have unveiled a first look at Saban’s Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon, the all-new original graphic novel in stores December 2018 from acclaimed writer Kyle Higgins, artist Giuseppe Cafaro and special consultant Jason David Frank celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise and revealing a powerful, untold chapter in the life of the legendary original Green Ranger.

It’s been a long time since Tommy Oliver has served as a Power Ranger. He’s defeated space witches, brought down evil armies, protected the galaxy, but now Tommy leaves protecting the world to the Power Rangers at Space Patrol Delta. But when his son goes missing, it’s up to Tommy to discover a secret in his past, in order to save his future. Now Tommy will call on all his training, his friends, and maybe even some of his enemies as he sets out on his most important mission: find his son and bring him home.

Saban’s Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon features a stunning new cover by fan-favorite artist Nick Robles.

Saban’s Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon will be available for sale on December 5th, 2018 and on December 11th, 2018 at bookstores.

BOOM! Studios and Saban Brands Announce The Untold Story Of The Legendary Green Ranger

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BOOM! Studios and Saban Brands have announced Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon, an all-new original graphic novel in stores December 2018. Acclaimed writer Kyle Higgins, artist Giuseppe Cafaro, and special consultant Jason David Frank present a powerful next chapter for Tommy Oliver, one of the most iconic Power Rangers in history. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon is an original graphic novel celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise and revealing a powerful, untold chapter in the life of the legendary original Green Ranger.

It’s been a long time since Tommy Oliver has served as a Power Ranger. He’s defeated space witches, brought down evil armies, protected the galaxy, but now Tommy leaves protecting the world to the Power Rangers at Space Patrol Delta. But when his son goes missing, it’s up to Tommy to discover a secret in his past, in order to save his future. Now Tommy will call on all his training, his friends, and maybe even some of his enemies as he sets out on his most important mission: find his son and bring him home.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragonfeatures a stunning new cover by fan-favorite artist Nick Robles.

Power Rangers: Shattered Grid Gets a Dark Prelude from Kyle Higgins and starring Jason David Frank

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A dark prelude to the comic book event of the year, Power Rangers: Shattered Grid. Published by BOOM! Studios, the first chapter is available March 28 online and at your local comic book retailers. The short movie stars Jason David Frank as Lord Drakkon and is written and directed by Kyle Higgins. Produced by Kyle Higgins, Jason David Frank, J.J. Vazquez, Ramon Palermo.

BOOM! Studios’ Power Rangers: Shattered Grid Trailer

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BOOM! Studios and Saban Brands have unveiled the official trailer for the upcoming comic book event Power Rangers: Shattered Grid, voiced by legendary Power Rangers actor Jason David Frank. For the first time ever, Jason David Frank officially brings Lord Drakkon – a twisted, alternate-reality version of Tommy Oliver, the Green Mighty Morphin Power Ranger – to life in a video trailer supporting the historic first Saban’s Power Rangers comic book event that unfolds in issues from both Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers which also includes three special one-shots and a Free Comic Book Day edition.

Kicking off with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #25 (on-sale in comic shops on March 21st), Lord Drakkon and his newly reformed deadly army will cross dimensions in order to execute on a plan that threatens the very existence of every Power Ranger ever. For the first time in comic book history, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers will join forces with some of the most popular Power Rangers teams in the franchise to face this unprecedented threat.

Valiant Releases a New Look at Michael Rowe as Ninjak

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On Monday, August 28th, Valiant and Bat in the Sun Productions will release the official trailer for Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe a new brutal, six-episode, live-action digital event.

The digital series stars Michael Rowe as Colin King aka Ninjak. It also features Jason David Frank as Bloodshot, Derek Theler as X-O Manowar, John Hennigan as the Eternal Warrior, Ciera Foster as Livewire, Chantelle Barry as Roku, Kevin Porter as Armstrong, Alex Meglei as Archer, Damion Potter as Shadowman, and Craig Robert Young as Neville Alcott.

The series is directed by Aaron Schoenke and written by Aaron and Sean Schoenke, Joe Harris, and Andrew Rowe.

Valiant has also released a new look at Michael Rowe as Ninjak.

 

 

 

My Mighty Morphin Interview With Jason David Frank

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With the new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie coming out nationwide today, I thought now would be a good time to write my interview with the most well know of all the Power Rangers Jason David Frank.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Jason at Rhode Island Comic Con in November. I have been a huge fan of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers since it first aired in August of 1993 and have been a huge fan of Tommy Oliver and the Green Ranger since he made his Power Rangers debut in October of 1993.

Graphic Policy: Thank you for granting me this interview.

Jason David Frank: Thank You

GP: As you are one of my childhood heroes I am incredibly honored to be doing this. I don’t want to spend a whole lot of time talking about the Rangers, because I am sure everyone asks about your time with the Power Rangers, however, you have been doing this for 21 years as a ranger with Super Power Beat Down and Bat in the Sun Productions.

JDF: I think it is a little longer than that, I think 23 years about a year before the show started. Pretty much 23 years

GP: Ok so did you think that back in 1993 that you would still be doing this for 23 years?

JDF: You know man I just look at life as what I look at it today. I like to put as much energy time and focus into your day so you can have a future. Like for me, I don’t look at what tomorrow is going to bring. I look at how much I can do today in order to have a successful tomorrow. Like the most challenging things about the shows (cons) for me is that I try to hold myself in a high standard where I want the last person, thousandth person to come in line and be treated like the first. And that’s something you have to work and strive to be the best you can. So, I think putting 110% energy into the day actually got me a future. You know because I don’t think anyone wants to see me 20 years down the road and I look now and oh my gosh I’m going to be 63 or whatever. But I am happy and blessed to be who I am and what I do and you know I obviously embrace it.

GP: Well that’s awesome and you know, I have to say I follow all your social media’s YouTube channel and everything and I read the comments on you and you are true to form man, and I have to say you care about us and thank you we appreciate that.

JDF: Thank you, I try to uphold to high standards for myself. Only you can set your standards and I believe the fans make me and I really truly believe and I count my blessings, that’s the only way I can get through this stuff. Is that I am making people smile, doing interviews do whatever else that makes people happy and that makes me happy.

GP: That’s great. So now you have this new role for Valiant with Ninjak vs the Valiant Universe. How did this project come about, did they reach out to them or did they reach out to you?

JDF: So, with the new role as Bloodshot for Valiant. They have a series called Ninjak vs the Valiant Universe and it’s produced by Bat in the Sun. And Aaron called one day and said you would be perfect for Bloodshot. I didn’t know much about Bloodshot, so I read every single book and I am actually a big fan of Valiant and a big fan of Bloodshot it’s kind of the independent comic cons you know the independent comic label that like has all these cool superhero characters under it.

GP: Alright, awesome. Now you’re a busy man between My Morphin Life, Bat in the Sun Productions, The Rising Sun Karate School, all the conventions you do. Man, when do you get time for yourself?

JDF: Well don’t forget the My Morphin Vlog I just started.

GP: Yes, and the My Morphin Vlog (on YouTube)

JDF: I have to balance it a little bit. I really enjoy what I am doing. So, I mean it’s an outlet for me, so obviously, I am working all the time, but it’s like for me it’s an outlet. Like you know it’s a healthy outlet for me. Instead of doing other stuff, I don’t drink I don’t do all that stuff so there are a lot of unhealthy outlets out there, and I kinda just keep this as an outlet. So, the more you see me, the healthier I am I guess.

GP: OK, alright that is always good. Lastly, and to be honest with you I don’t know too much about it myself, but the one thing a lot of fans don’t know about is Jesus Didn’t Tap. So, what is it about and why is it so important to you?

JDF: Jesus Didn’t Tap, Jesus didn’t give up, you know Jesus didn’t just quit on us.  Like, you know he got crucified for all of his sins for us. And I am a believer in a relationship with God and Jesus and I don’t push that or force that on anyone. I think that’s what people appreciate about me is that I feel that people have their own rights to what they believe in and stuff. But I just have a personal relationship God and I’ll testify that I am blessed. As you can see today (I have) the biggest line out of everyone the most loyal fans because people want to be, you know, you can just feel it, you can feel the love I have. And I try every time I come in here, I try to be like my Pastor, I have a Pastor Keenan, when I shake his hand he never makes you feel like he’s in a rush. He gives you eye contact, he makes you feel love and that’s the only way to get through this. Is that I have to think of my Pastor. When someone comes up I shake their hand, give them a hug, look them in their eyes and I think a lot of people don’t do that. So, Jesus Didn’t Tap to me is important, because it means that he never quit, never gave up for us to actually be here on Earth

GP: That’s awesome man, that’s awesome! That’s all I got for you man. Thank you so much for your time

JDF: I appreciate it, buddy.

GP: It’s been a pleasure and definitely an experience I will always remember, thank you.

I waited in line for 3 hours just to shake his hand and speak with him and I can attest that everything Jason David Frank said in our interview is 100% accurate. He cares deeply for his fans and he really is humble about it and even when he is in between fans he is entertaining the crowd waiting for him. It was really amazing to see. I would like to sincerely thank Jason and his team for being amazing people. If you haven’t had the opportunity to meet him at a convention and you are a fan of the Power Rangers or Bloodshot for that matter, then I would highly suggest you do. You will not be disappointed.

A First Look at Jason David Frank as Bloodshot

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Later this week Valiant will officially announce their feature-length web series Ninjak they are putting together with Bat in the Sun, we brought you that news earlier this week. While there’s more news to come, the series looks to include a whole lot of the Valiant universe as Jason David Frank has been revealed to be Bloodshot with a first look image.

We’ll find out more details During Valiant’s panel at New York Comic Con, but expect more Valiant heroes to make their live action debut.

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Valiant Reveals a First Look at Michael Rowe as Ninjak

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We reported on Monday some of the details of the upcoming live action Ninjak series coming from Valiant and Bat in the Sun. We now have our first official look at Michael Rowe as Colin King aka Ninjak.

The live action series will be feature length and digital directed by Bat in the Sun’s Aaron and Sean Schoenke featuring Rowe in the lead, Jason David Frank, John Morrison, Derek Theler, and Chantelle Barry. Valiant has also announced the addition of Kevin Porter and Ciera Foster.

The series has been worked on since 2015, and at next week’s New York Comic Con more will be revealed including first look footage. For those who won’t be able to make the panel, it’ll be streamed October 8th at 2:45pm.

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