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It’s Astronema VS the Omega Rangers in Power Rangers #5

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Power Rangers #5 from superstar writer Ryan Parrott, acclaimed artist Francesco Mortarino, colorist Raúl Angulo, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, in conjunction with the Mighty Morphin series. Two New Series. Two New Teams. The Era of UNLIMITED POWER continues HERE—and only Lord Drakkon, their greatest enemy, can save the Power Rangers on March 24, 2021!

The Omega Rangers are attacked by the young assassin known as Astronema, one of the most popular characters in franchise history from Power Rangers: In Space! Meanwhile, Lord Drakkon and Trini face off against one of the greatest Power Rangers villains ever – with a shocking conclusion!

Power Rangers #5 features main cover art by Matteo Scalera, and variant cover art by fan-favorite artists Daniele di Nicuolo, and Peach Momoko.

Power Rangers #5

Get Your First Look at Buffy the Vampire Slayer #20, out in December

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BOOM! Studios has released a first look at Buffy the Vampire Slayer #20 from acclaimed writers Jordie Bellaire and Jeremy Lambert, artist Ramon Bachs, colorist Raúl Angulo, and letterer Ed Dukeshire along with visionary writer, director, and Buffy creator Joss Whedon, available in December 2020.

It’s Faith, Buffy and Willow versus Xander – not everyone is making it out alive. Meanwhile, Wesley Wyndam-Price has arrived in Sunnydale with his own secret mission. No Buffy fan will want to miss the shocking conclusion!

Buffy the Vampire Slayer #20 features a main cover by artist David López, as well as variant covers by artists Marguerite Sauvage and Becca Carey. It comes to shelves December 2, 2020.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #20

Review: Power Rangers #1

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Power Rangers #1

First, it’s great to be back in the world of MMPR (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, to us cool kids) again. I haven’t picked up an issue since the end of Shattered Grid and I can see a lot has changed. There are now Omega Rangers and the three we are shown in this issue are Jason, Trini, and Zack. I gotta say their uniforms and powers are freaking cool. Power Rangers #1 starts with the three former Power Rangers coming back to Earth. They bring a warning of a major universal threat called the Empyreals. Apparently, these are worse than Rita and Lord Zedd combined.

As they continue their reunion with their friends they warn of the danger coming forward. The Omega and MMPR teams clash over their philosophies about how to handle this terror and it stirs up some discontent. The Omega Team wants to set free Lord Drakkon to assist them as he is the only one they know with knowledge and experience of the Empyreals that could prove useful. Of course having gone through a cosmic war with Drakkon before the MMPR team wants no part of this and insists their must be another way. They even take it Zordon for a vote and he is dead set against it and reminds the Omegas that they are not his Rangers anymore and the decision is final. After some tension, the Omegas leave the Command Center and decide only one thing they can do. They have to break Lord Drakkon out.

Maaaaann, talk about an awesome issue. Though the players have changed the goals are still the same, protect the universe at any cost. I really enjoyed the conversations in Power Rangers #1 and they felt very organic. They seemed like real people disagreeing but with great points. I like the characterization of the new MMPR team and there were some touching moments between new and former Red Rangers.

The writing of this was fantastic and the art was so fluid and energetic it moved in a way that the Rangers felt like they were darting across the pages in front of me. As for the coloring, I maintain that BOOM! Studios has the very best colorists in the industry bar none. Raul Angulo uses a color pallet that just wows. I love it. The writing by Ryan Parrott seems fresh and keeps everything tightly paced and doesn’t seem to have any big lulls in the story.

I know people think that a reboot with a brand new #1 is a bit unnecessary, but I don’t. Power Rangers #1 gets you up to speed pretty quickly and takes a new direction. At the same time, it’s exciting enough that makes me want to track down all the stuff I haven’t read from the former series just to see how we got here. The art was great too and I was floored by the Omega Rangers designs. Hasbro needs to get us figures for these quick. Nothing much more to say other than the rest of the issue after the Omegas make their decision is pretty slick. I definitely dug this comic and last but not least, once again “It’s Morphin Time!”

Story: Ryan Parrott Art: Francesco Mortarino
Color: Raúl Angulo Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Story: 8.5 Art: 9.0 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

BOOM! Studios provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: comiXology – Kindle – Zeus Comics

Get a First Look at Power Rangers #1, Out November 11

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BOOM! Studios has revealed today a first look at Power Rangers #1 from superstar writer Ryan Parrott, acclaimed artist Francesco Mortarino, colorist Raúl Angulo, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, launching in conjunction with the brand new Mighty Morphin series. Two New Series. Two New Teams. The Era of Unlimited Power begins HERE—and only Lord Drakkon, their greatest enemy, can save the Power Rangers on November 11, 2020!

Power Rangers #1 reveals a new cosmic threat that only the original Power Rangers, now known as the Omega Rangers – Jason, Trini, and Zack – can hope to defeat! But their secret weapon is… the villainous Lord Drakkon?! Zordon forbids the Omega Rangers from engaging Drakkon, so if they want to save the universe then they’ll have to go rogue – and go up against their Mighty Morphin allies.

Power Rangers #1

The Shattered Debuts in Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #3

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #3, the final issue of a three-issue limited series, from writer Anthony Burch, artist Simone Ragazzoni, colorist Raúl Angulo and letterer Ed Dukeshire, featuring the first appearance of The Shattered as the Ranger Slayer—Kimberly Hart, Drakkon’s mightiest warrior—gathers forces from throughout the Coinless Universe to fight against the deadly secrets of her former master’s legacy.

After a devastating loss to the enemy, Kimberly and the remaining Power Rangers must rally their remaining forces in a final stand against Lord Drakkon’s cruel world-ending contingency plan. With their powers broken and warriors scattered far and wide, there’s only one way to save their people from an enemy bent on total destruction but will it mean the end of the Power Rangers in the Coinless Universe? Or will the surprise appearance of The Shattered turn the tide?

 Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #3 comes to shelves October 28, 2020.

Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #3

A New Ranger is Revealed in Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #2

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #2, the latest issue of a three-issue limited series, from writer Anthony Burch, artist Simone Ragazzoni, colorist Raúl Angulo and letterer Ed Dukeshire. This exciting new series finds Ranger Slayer—Kimberly Hart, Drakkon’s mightiest warrior—fighting against the deadly secrets of her former master’s legacy.

Still reeling from the shocking discovery held deep in the heart of Drakkon’s prison tower  Deadlock, Kimberly unknowingly triggers Drakkon’s final failsafe, sending a message deep into space that will ultimately put Kimberly face to face with an enemy even more powerful than Lord Drakkon himself. Will the Unknown Ranger she freed help her—or stand against her? And who exactly is hidden behind the mask?

Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #2 comes to shelves September 23, 2020.

Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #2

Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1 Sells Out and Gets a New Printing

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BOOM! Studios has announced that Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1, the first issue of a brand new three-issue limited series about the Ranger Slayer – Kimberly Hart, Drakkon’s mightiest warrior—fighting against the deadly secrets of her former master’s legacy, from writer Anthony Burch, artist Simone Ragazzoni, colorist Raúl Angulo and letterer Ed Dukeshire, has sold out at the distributor level just one day after its release!

In response to the overwhelming support from retailers and fans, BOOM! Studios has announced Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1 Second Printing, available on September 16, 2020 and featuring brand new cover art by Dan Mora.

After the shocking events of Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1, Kimberly is determined to purge the terrifying hold that Drakkon has had over her world, starting with Deadlock; the prison tower where Drakkon held all those who opposed him. But even the Ranger Slayer has no clue of the true power kept in Deadlock—and what unlocking the doors will set into motion. As Kimberly investigates the worst of Drakkon’s secrets, she sets in motion Drakkon’s final plan—one that will pit her against a fan-favorite Power Rangers villain like you’ve never seen them before!

Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1 second printing

Preview: Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1

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Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1

(W) Anthony Burch (A) Simone Ragazzoni (CA) Jung-Geun Yoon
In Shops: Aug 19, 2020
SRP: $4.99

An All-New Limited Series Revealing Drakkon’s Final Plan!
After the shocking events of Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer, Kimberly is determined to purge the world of Drakkon’s legacy, starting with Deadlock; the prison tower where Drakkon held all those who opposed him.
But even the Ranger Slayer has no clue of the true power kept in Deadlock-and what unlocking the doors will set into motion.

As Kimberly investigates the worst of Drakkon’s secrets, she sets in motion Drakkon’s final plan-one that will pit her against a fan favorite Power Rangers villain!

Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1

Get a Look at Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1

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BOOM! Studios have revealed the first look at Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1, the premiere issue of a three-issue limited series, from writer Anthony Burch, artist Simone Ragazzoni, colorist Raúl Angulo, and letterer Ed Dukeshire. This all-new series, scheduled to arrive in stores on August 19, 2020, finds Ranger Slayer – Kimberly Hart, Drakkon’s mightiest warrior—fighting against the deadly secrets of her former master’s legacy.

After the shocking events of Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1, Kimberly is determined to purge the terrifying hold that Drakkon has had over her world, starting with Deadlock; the prison tower where Drakkon held all those who opposed him. But even the Ranger Slayer has no clue of the true power kept in Deadlock—and what unlocking the doors will set into motion. As Kimberly investigates the worst of Drakkon’s secrets, she sets in motion Drakkon’s final plan—one that will pit her against a fan-favorite Power Rangers villain like you’ve never seen them before!

Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1

Review: Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1

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Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1

Growing up, I was a bit too old for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. When the series debuted in the United States I just wasn’t the target audience. Due to that, I’ve generally ignored BOOM! Studios various series and events. It’s just not a property I was “in to”. After having read Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1, I feel like I may need to rethink that decision.

When I think of the Power Rangers I think of spandex-clad kids fighting people in rubber suits. There’s a campiness that never appealed to me. I clearly missed a lot in recent events that shifted all of that. Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1 is dark, full of action, and feels like a property that grew up.

Written by Ryan Parrott, Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1 sees the Ranger Slayer return to her world. Forces battle for control as a power vacuum remains after the disappearance of Lord Drakkon. The Ranger Slayer has seen the error of her ways and is looking for redemption. Those errors are never quite explained for new readers but doesn’t impact the quality of the story at all.

The story is nearly all action as dual forces must battle undead ghosts from an unknown source. The revelations and twists and turns Parrott deliver keep the reader engaged. It’s a comic that is sure to excite long time fans and new readers as key moments are nailed and presented with the fun excitement of someone who clearly loves the property. This is just a fun comic to pick up and enjoy and as a relatively new reader, it has me wanting to read more.

Parrott is helped by Dan Mora‘s art which just nails the excitement of the comic. There’s an energy about it all that sucks the reader in. Much like I said above, it’s fun. With color from Raúl Angulo and lettering by Ed Dukeshire the comic could easily have gone too “dark.” Instead, it delivers a nice balance from the bright aspects I associate with the Power Rangers and the concept of an undead army. The team too really nails the emotions the characters experience. Whether it’s initial distrust or guilt to the excitement of piloting a Zord, the emotions ooze from the page.

Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1 is a fantastic one-shot that has me, someone who’s not a Power Rangers fan, wanting to read more. There’s just a fun ride to it all that’s easy to follow but clearly delivers a bit more for those who are long-time fans. It’s also a one and done comic that you can pick up and just enjoy while also acting as a follow-up to what was and leading into what’s to come. I began the comic not a fan of the Power Rangers and ended wondering what I missed out on and where to start.

Story: Ryan Parrott Art: Dan Mora
Color: Raúl Angulo Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

Purchase: comiXology – Amazon – Kindle – Zeus Comics

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