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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (BOOM! Studios)
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Vol. 1
Dive into the first collection of our best-selling, modern, ongoing Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series. After escaping Rita Repulsa’s mind control, Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger, joins the Power Rangers to combat the onslaught of evil attacks plaguing Angel Grove. Any semblance of a normal life is gone for Tommy now, but with his newfound family there lies hope for a brighter path.
Collects issues #1-4, plus the prequel issue #0.
Collects issues #1-4, plus the prequel issue #0.
144 pages, Paperback
First published September 13, 2016
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October 27, 2016
I loved Mighty Morphin Power Rangers when I was a kid in the early ‘90s. I loved dinosaurs, robots, monsters, martial arts, weapons, magic, and somehow the Power Rangers had all of that smooshed together into each 20 minute episode! So while I don’t think much of Kyle Higgins (New 52 Nightwing, COWL) as a writer, I can’t really blame him for failing to come up with a coherent story for the new Power Rangers comic given so many bizarre elements to work with!
The only Power Rangers storyline I remember was of Tommy, the Green Ranger, who was the Rangers’ enemy at first - a puppet of the evil moon witch Rita Repulsa - and had a cool outfit with golden shoulder pads, an even cooler dagger/flute(!) and the best zord of them all, Dragonzord (a shameless Mecha-Godzilla rip-off). The Rangers eventually break Tommy from Rita’s mind-control and turn him good.
This book picks up shortly after that storyline with Tommy still suffering from nightmares of being under Rita’s control while she plots to somehow turn him evil again in an extremely convoluted and rambling plotline!
The story is all over the shop and makes about as much sense as the original show, which might be what some fans are looking for, though it really bored me. The only parts that were interesting was when the kids became the Power Rangers and fought Putty Patrollers or got into the Megazords and battled Rita’s giant monsters. I know that sounds shallow but the characters themselves and their high school lives are so goddamn boring (which is a shame as this stuff takes up most of the book)!
Also included is a Bulk & Skull backup (the slapstick comic relief who are not funny) by Steve Orlando which isn’t worth going into, it’s that bad and pointless - just like every other Steve Orlando comic out there! Hendry Prasetya’s art is very polished and looks good even though he draws the oldest-looking teenagers in the world (which, again, might be a reference to the original show)!
There’s some campy, silly nostalgic fun to be had with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Volume 1 when they don the outfits and start fighting (and the theme song inevitably starts playing in your head!), but not enough to recommend picking this one up, especially given the nebulous plot and the dull non-personalities that make up the main cast.
The only Power Rangers storyline I remember was of Tommy, the Green Ranger, who was the Rangers’ enemy at first - a puppet of the evil moon witch Rita Repulsa - and had a cool outfit with golden shoulder pads, an even cooler dagger/flute(!) and the best zord of them all, Dragonzord (a shameless Mecha-Godzilla rip-off). The Rangers eventually break Tommy from Rita’s mind-control and turn him good.
This book picks up shortly after that storyline with Tommy still suffering from nightmares of being under Rita’s control while she plots to somehow turn him evil again in an extremely convoluted and rambling plotline!
The story is all over the shop and makes about as much sense as the original show, which might be what some fans are looking for, though it really bored me. The only parts that were interesting was when the kids became the Power Rangers and fought Putty Patrollers or got into the Megazords and battled Rita’s giant monsters. I know that sounds shallow but the characters themselves and their high school lives are so goddamn boring (which is a shame as this stuff takes up most of the book)!
Also included is a Bulk & Skull backup (the slapstick comic relief who are not funny) by Steve Orlando which isn’t worth going into, it’s that bad and pointless - just like every other Steve Orlando comic out there! Hendry Prasetya’s art is very polished and looks good even though he draws the oldest-looking teenagers in the world (which, again, might be a reference to the original show)!
There’s some campy, silly nostalgic fun to be had with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Volume 1 when they don the outfits and start fighting (and the theme song inevitably starts playing in your head!), but not enough to recommend picking this one up, especially given the nebulous plot and the dull non-personalities that make up the main cast.
June 15, 2023
The first issue of MMPR was non-stop action-packed power ranger adventures. Personally, i'm not a huge fan of the power rangers tv show though I did watch it a bit as a kid. however, I still enjoyed this volume and getting to know the central cast a bit.
This first issue mostly focuses on the personal struggles of the green ranger, there's this witch woman who speaks to him telepathically and attempts to control him and use him as a force for evil. I really enjoyed seeing the green ranger face his inner demons and loved the art on display, especially with some of the mech battles. I'm defiantly anticipating the next volume!
January 11, 2022
I was recommended this by several friends who said I didn't need to know anything about the show to enjoy it. So when I had an unused borrow from Hoopla at the end of the month, I decided to finally take the plunge. This thing is not new reader friendly at all. It takes place during some episodes from the show (that I gleaned from reading other reviews) after the Green Ranger, Tommy, had turned on Rita and became a Power Ranger. It has to do with Rita still influencing Tommy and trying to subvert him back to her cause while trying to steal Dragonzord. The book doesn't really have an arc and ends on a cliffhanger. The art is solid. There's also an unfunny backup story from Steve Orlando about Bulk and Skull (who I assume are from the show but probably should have just been dropped from the comic. At least these backups should have been.)
November 27, 2018
Power Rangers was a big part of childhood for my cousins, brother, and me (I can't remember most of it but that's due to my crappy memory more than anything else). My one cousin's favorite was the Yellow Ranger, my brother's was Red, and Jessica and Me both loved the Pink Ranger (Hers was the gymnastics and Pink being her favorite color then while I mostly loved her for the gymnastics part and that she could kick butt).
Tommy was my favorite after awhile though (and my first crush on a fictional character). We saw the first Power Rangers movie at the Drive in and I think Turbo? Not sure but I know we lost interest after the original cast started leaving but like I said above, not sure how far we watched after Jason and them left. (I do remember not liking Kat back then though).
Anyways, this was free on Kindle Unlimited so figured why not give it a try?
The artwork I didn't care for for the most part. When they were in ranger form it was pretty good, and the villains looked decent but overall, not impressed.
The story itself was kind of boring. It felt like we dropped in the middle of everything and were expected to run with it. And yes I do remember the original story from the show but it still felt like the beginning was missing or cut out.
There was a few interesting points and the was kind of exciting. The tension between the team at times was well done too... that was it really for me.
Not really inspired to check out the rest of these issues *shrugs*
Check it out if you are still interested, you may love it more than me *waves*
Tommy was my favorite after awhile though (and my first crush on a fictional character). We saw the first Power Rangers movie at the Drive in and I think Turbo? Not sure but I know we lost interest after the original cast started leaving but like I said above, not sure how far we watched after Jason and them left. (I do remember not liking Kat back then though).
Anyways, this was free on Kindle Unlimited so figured why not give it a try?
The artwork I didn't care for for the most part. When they were in ranger form it was pretty good, and the villains looked decent but overall, not impressed.
The story itself was kind of boring. It felt like we dropped in the middle of everything and were expected to run with it. And yes I do remember the original story from the show but it still felt like the beginning was missing or cut out.
There was a few interesting points and the was kind of exciting. The tension between the team at times was well done too... that was it really for me.
Not really inspired to check out the rest of these issues *shrugs*
Check it out if you are still interested, you may love it more than me *waves*
April 20, 2018
Solid entry into the story. Reminded me of why I enjoyed it as a kid. Wacky goofy and campy but had the same elements of the 90s. Shades of a similar story. Will give Vol 2 a go.
September 10, 2016
[Read as single issues]
The original Power Rangers are back, and it's Morphin' Time in their new ongoing series! This first volume looks to collect issues #0-4, the first arc that reintroduces us to Jason, Trini, Billy, Kimberly, Zack, and of course, Tommy as they battle against Rita Repulsa and her attempts to take over the planet without getting a headache.
Focusing on the area that the TV show didn't really spend much time on, the comic is set just after the Green With Evil arc, so Tommy's still the Green Ranger, but the others aren't 100% sure if they should trust him yet. There's a lot of character work in these issues that again the show didn't have a lot of time to shove into a 20 minute episode that also needs punching and giant Zord fights too.
The comic has a lot more time to breathe, and is also unconstrained by budget/old Super Sentai footage, so there's stuff you won't see in the show, like fights inside the Zords, individual Zord fights rather than just the Megazord, and a lot of Scorpina too.
This is pretty much everything you'd want in a Mighty Morphin' comic - it's all the characters you know and love, but with a more adult edge, without being dark and broody. Kyle Higgins has been given almost free reign, and isn't beholden to TV canon either, so he gets to play with everyone's childhood toys, and has a ball with it.
Artist Hendry Prasetya is a good fit for the book; the characters look like their original actors without being photo-referenced, and are very expressive. The Ranger scenes pop off the page thanks to colourist Matt Herms, and both pull out all the stops for the big Zord battles. The only complaint I have is that Rita's cone-bra looks like it'd take out Goldar's eye at times, but hey, that's what she used to wear, so what are you going to do.
Also included are the two-page stories by Steve Orlando and Corin Howell that detail the adventures of Bulk and Skull, which are worth a giggle or two.
If you remember the Power Rangers with the same fondness as I do, I expect this will be exactly what you're looking for.
The original Power Rangers are back, and it's Morphin' Time in their new ongoing series! This first volume looks to collect issues #0-4, the first arc that reintroduces us to Jason, Trini, Billy, Kimberly, Zack, and of course, Tommy as they battle against Rita Repulsa and her attempts to take over the planet without getting a headache.
Focusing on the area that the TV show didn't really spend much time on, the comic is set just after the Green With Evil arc, so Tommy's still the Green Ranger, but the others aren't 100% sure if they should trust him yet. There's a lot of character work in these issues that again the show didn't have a lot of time to shove into a 20 minute episode that also needs punching and giant Zord fights too.
The comic has a lot more time to breathe, and is also unconstrained by budget/old Super Sentai footage, so there's stuff you won't see in the show, like fights inside the Zords, individual Zord fights rather than just the Megazord, and a lot of Scorpina too.
This is pretty much everything you'd want in a Mighty Morphin' comic - it's all the characters you know and love, but with a more adult edge, without being dark and broody. Kyle Higgins has been given almost free reign, and isn't beholden to TV canon either, so he gets to play with everyone's childhood toys, and has a ball with it.
Artist Hendry Prasetya is a good fit for the book; the characters look like their original actors without being photo-referenced, and are very expressive. The Ranger scenes pop off the page thanks to colourist Matt Herms, and both pull out all the stops for the big Zord battles. The only complaint I have is that Rita's cone-bra looks like it'd take out Goldar's eye at times, but hey, that's what she used to wear, so what are you going to do.
Also included are the two-page stories by Steve Orlando and Corin Howell that detail the adventures of Bulk and Skull, which are worth a giggle or two.
If you remember the Power Rangers with the same fondness as I do, I expect this will be exactly what you're looking for.
February 11, 2021
Oh, the nostalgia!
Back in the day, the Power Rangers reigned supreme; so much so that my church even had a VBS with skits based on the show. I still remember one time when someone I knew--I try not to name names online, but I will say that it was not either of my parents--didn't want me to watch those "mighty morphin'" heroes because, "That show makes you do weird things!" Though that person and I have both matured since then, I enjoy the franchise to this day, and part of it is because I'm pretty sure she still doesn't want me to watch it...which makes it all the more appealing.
Among millennials, throwback media is a big thing. We've seen resurgences over the past decade or so of everything from Double Dare to Star Wars to even Pokémon. As someone who looks back fondly on the media I used to consume--well, most of it, anyway; some of it is better left in the past!--that's one of the few things I agree on with those of my generation. So, these comics proved to be very fun, and true to the original show, all the while giving it a modern edge. If you enjoyed the adventures of those brightly colored superheroes back in the day, you should definitely check this out.
A side note: Who knew back in the mid-nineties that this franchise would still be going strong? Funny how things work out!
Back in the day, the Power Rangers reigned supreme; so much so that my church even had a VBS with skits based on the show. I still remember one time when someone I knew--I try not to name names online, but I will say that it was not either of my parents--didn't want me to watch those "mighty morphin'" heroes because, "That show makes you do weird things!" Though that person and I have both matured since then, I enjoy the franchise to this day, and part of it is because I'm pretty sure she still doesn't want me to watch it...which makes it all the more appealing.
Among millennials, throwback media is a big thing. We've seen resurgences over the past decade or so of everything from Double Dare to Star Wars to even Pokémon. As someone who looks back fondly on the media I used to consume--well, most of it, anyway; some of it is better left in the past!--that's one of the few things I agree on with those of my generation. So, these comics proved to be very fun, and true to the original show, all the while giving it a modern edge. If you enjoyed the adventures of those brightly colored superheroes back in the day, you should definitely check this out.
A side note: Who knew back in the mid-nineties that this franchise would still be going strong? Funny how things work out!
July 8, 2018
I can't believe I'm reviewing a Mighty morphin Power motherfucking Rangers comic but here we are.
After the movie that came out last year (I think) it seems like Power Rangers is back in the spotlight. Here, Kyle Higgins (Writer for Nightwing) comes in and gives us the heroes we all grew up with (or least I did) and kind of a modern day retelling with the same cheese and everything.
The green ranger, Tommy, is having terrible visions. On top of that Rita, the evil bitch, is here to really stir up some troubles. So got some Megazoid action set pieces, some high school love drama, and a bunch of power rangers whooping butt.
Good: I had fun jumping back into the world of Power Rangers. I think the concept is pretty unique, the art is nice for sure here, and I thought Tommy dealing with his issues the way they did it was smart. Also, the ending leaves this series to go into something pretty freaking cool.
Bad: The dialog is cheesy. No one major is going to die. This isn't any "OH MY GOD" moments. And hey, that's power rangers. If didn't like them before they won't change your mind here.
Goofy, cheesy, but pretty dang fun. Power Rangers is something I'ma keep checking out. This solid good old fun 3 out of 5.
After the movie that came out last year (I think) it seems like Power Rangers is back in the spotlight. Here, Kyle Higgins (Writer for Nightwing) comes in and gives us the heroes we all grew up with (or least I did) and kind of a modern day retelling with the same cheese and everything.
The green ranger, Tommy, is having terrible visions. On top of that Rita, the evil bitch, is here to really stir up some troubles. So got some Megazoid action set pieces, some high school love drama, and a bunch of power rangers whooping butt.
Good: I had fun jumping back into the world of Power Rangers. I think the concept is pretty unique, the art is nice for sure here, and I thought Tommy dealing with his issues the way they did it was smart. Also, the ending leaves this series to go into something pretty freaking cool.
Bad: The dialog is cheesy. No one major is going to die. This isn't any "OH MY GOD" moments. And hey, that's power rangers. If didn't like them before they won't change your mind here.
Goofy, cheesy, but pretty dang fun. Power Rangers is something I'ma keep checking out. This solid good old fun 3 out of 5.
December 22, 2017
Power Rangers were a really fun part of my childhood, and one of the rare things my brother and I shared as kids. This was like diving right back into those old silly episodes. That might sound patronizing, but it was really more like a warm blanket. The characters aren't quite the same in this version, but they resemble their 90's selves closely enough to be friendly and recognizable. The plot was a great dive into what it realistically (yes, I said it) might have been like to be Tommy, Zach, and the other teens facing this unprecedented and uncomfortable situation. This volume was a great place to dip my toes back into the water, and left just enough questions unanswered that I'm really looking forward to picking up the next volume.
January 2, 2023
This shouldn't be as awesome as it is. But hey, here we are.
I loved power rangers as a kid, but I'd be lying if I remembered a single plot point from the show. I was really impressed how they were able to tell a story that I understood without having to do a whole origin again. I thought the storyline was interesting and kept my attention the whole way through. Looking forward to the next volume.
I loved power rangers as a kid, but I'd be lying if I remembered a single plot point from the show. I was really impressed how they were able to tell a story that I understood without having to do a whole origin again. I thought the storyline was interesting and kept my attention the whole way through. Looking forward to the next volume.
July 2, 2017
Very meh, just not my thing. Then again it's been ages since I saw the original TV episodes this ties to and I was never obsessive with MMPR to begin with! I am going to still read the Pink Ranger solo comic though, just cause I'm curious.
February 25, 2018
Oh this was fun! I’m sure that nostalgia plays at least some part in that, but this is a really solid title. It does help to come into it knowing a bit from the original tv series. Kyle Higgins does a great job of recreating the characterizations and dynamics from the show, while also trying to improve them in translation. The show was aimed at little kids, and the comic is going for something a little more grown up. The only character that seems a little off is Zach. He comes across as angry with not much actual development.
The book does focus on Tommy, given that it picks up right after he joins the team. There is a separate series (“Go Go Power Rangers” by writer Ryan Parrott and artist Dan Mora) that focuses more on the original 5 rangers, if that’s what you’re looking for. From what I can tell, the book isn’t exactly going to follow the tv show, and that’s pretty exciting. I’ve seen some of where the series is heading, and it seems like a really interesting journey.
There’s also already some good groundwork put down already. I especially liked a scene between Trini and Tommy where she talks about wanting to see the world and help people. It sets up that she may not be a ranger forever and that the book (and its roster) can grow and change over time, just like the original tv show did.
Hendry Prasetya does a fantastic job on the art, as does Matt Herms with the colors. The lines are clean with heavy inks. The colors are bright where they need to be and less saturated when it makes sense. The faces are expressive, and the rangers are still emotive even with their helmets on. The zords look amazing, too. Everything about this title is gorgeous from the first page to the last.
My only complaint is about the backup story around Bulk and Skull. I never liked the characters to begin with, and I still don’t care about them. I know that they are central to the MMPR mythos, I just think they’re boring. Steve Orlando does well writing his satire, and Corin Howell’s art complements the story perfectly. If I cared, it would’ve been enjoyable. I also am not the type of person to skip over the backup story (if it’s in the trade, I’m going to read it).
Overall, it’s a really fun book, and I can’t wait for more. I love starting a book when I know there are already a bunch of trades available. I also should compliment Boom! Studios for featuring the author, illustrator, colorist, and letterer so prominently.
The book does focus on Tommy, given that it picks up right after he joins the team. There is a separate series (“Go Go Power Rangers” by writer Ryan Parrott and artist Dan Mora) that focuses more on the original 5 rangers, if that’s what you’re looking for. From what I can tell, the book isn’t exactly going to follow the tv show, and that’s pretty exciting. I’ve seen some of where the series is heading, and it seems like a really interesting journey.
There’s also already some good groundwork put down already. I especially liked a scene between Trini and Tommy where she talks about wanting to see the world and help people. It sets up that she may not be a ranger forever and that the book (and its roster) can grow and change over time, just like the original tv show did.
Hendry Prasetya does a fantastic job on the art, as does Matt Herms with the colors. The lines are clean with heavy inks. The colors are bright where they need to be and less saturated when it makes sense. The faces are expressive, and the rangers are still emotive even with their helmets on. The zords look amazing, too. Everything about this title is gorgeous from the first page to the last.
My only complaint is about the backup story around Bulk and Skull. I never liked the characters to begin with, and I still don’t care about them. I know that they are central to the MMPR mythos, I just think they’re boring. Steve Orlando does well writing his satire, and Corin Howell’s art complements the story perfectly. If I cared, it would’ve been enjoyable. I also am not the type of person to skip over the backup story (if it’s in the trade, I’m going to read it).
Overall, it’s a really fun book, and I can’t wait for more. I love starting a book when I know there are already a bunch of trades available. I also should compliment Boom! Studios for featuring the author, illustrator, colorist, and letterer so prominently.
January 18, 2022
Oh the nostalgia...
This modern iteration of the classic teamup of Rangers was excellent from start to finish. I haven't watched the tv show, but have viewed the movie many times. This was kind of like an prequel story to all of that. I really enjoyed the art, the humor, and the classic characters.
I am definitely going be continuing as I've heard big things about issue #26.
This modern iteration of the classic teamup of Rangers was excellent from start to finish. I haven't watched the tv show, but have viewed the movie many times. This was kind of like an prequel story to all of that. I really enjoyed the art, the humor, and the classic characters.
I am definitely going be continuing as I've heard big things about issue #26.
February 3, 2020
It was nice to take back a little piece from my childhood. I really enjoy it and I think that it is a great start to this saga. Probably I would continue reading these comics.
June 1, 2017
This starts in just after Tommy has turned on Rita Repulsa and become the Green Ranger, but it really fleshes out the storyline more, with Tommy showing some insecurities both around becoming a Ranger, making friends with the others and his fighting abilities...and all the while Rita still has slight control over his mind, planting seeds of discord and causing Tommy to have hallucinations that put him and the group in danger whie in combat. All of the characters also have way more depth here, and futher development. Did Jason maybe have a crush on Kimberly before Tommy arrived? Was Billy super smart but also super insecure? This gives you a lot more to think about when it comes to the characters' motivations and their relationships. This was a lot of nostalgic fun; I can't wait to pick up the next volume.
April 23, 2022
Weak and meandering. Maybe too beholden to the source material? A 21st-century Power Rangers reboot requires camp. This attempt to be a character piece on Tommy's struggle with identity and belonging was doomed before it began.
June 10, 2017
I am not a comic/graphic novel person, try as I might, but damn this was amazing. I LOVED this and I can't wait to get home and read volume 2.
This has the updates of the current times, but still has the same tone and feel of the original 90s show and it's perfect. I think I need to just own these and also go start the tv series over from the beginning...again.
This has the updates of the current times, but still has the same tone and feel of the original 90s show and it's perfect. I think I need to just own these and also go start the tv series over from the beginning...again.
April 16, 2019
I was probably a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fan when I was six, but I'll be honest, I've not really thought about them in 25 years. Then I saw that this series had picked up some strong reviews on Goodreads and elsewhere and, well, I figured I'd see what all the hubbub was about.
Ultimately...I wasn't disappointed. Wasn't super enthused either. "Better than I expected" is the concise version of this review. This volume focuses on the Green Ranger, who has recently returned to the fold after being held under Rita Repulsa's sway. He's pretty concerned that he's still got a little bit of Rita in him and its weighing on his performance with the team. Kyle Higgins does a great job of creating a strong interior life for the Green Ranger. I certainly expected this volume to be punch-heavy, but it was actually surprisingly dense with dialogue as the Rangers discussed their troubles. Not a bad idea to let readers know that talking it out is usually better than punching it out.
Of course, there is plenty of action, with the various Zords slamming each other through the Angel Grove skyline. These parts were fine, nicely cinematic, but I simply couldn't get the "men in rubber suits" image out of my head. It's silly! Just a little bit too silly. The rest of this first volume, with its clear narrative and character development, was a vast improvement on the silliness of the TV series, but you really can't escape the absurdity of these creations when it comes to the fight scenes. In any case, the four issues flew by and ended on a cruel cliffhanger. I'll probably stick around for another volume at least.
Ultimately...I wasn't disappointed. Wasn't super enthused either. "Better than I expected" is the concise version of this review. This volume focuses on the Green Ranger, who has recently returned to the fold after being held under Rita Repulsa's sway. He's pretty concerned that he's still got a little bit of Rita in him and its weighing on his performance with the team. Kyle Higgins does a great job of creating a strong interior life for the Green Ranger. I certainly expected this volume to be punch-heavy, but it was actually surprisingly dense with dialogue as the Rangers discussed their troubles. Not a bad idea to let readers know that talking it out is usually better than punching it out.
Of course, there is plenty of action, with the various Zords slamming each other through the Angel Grove skyline. These parts were fine, nicely cinematic, but I simply couldn't get the "men in rubber suits" image out of my head. It's silly! Just a little bit too silly. The rest of this first volume, with its clear narrative and character development, was a vast improvement on the silliness of the TV series, but you really can't escape the absurdity of these creations when it comes to the fight scenes. In any case, the four issues flew by and ended on a cruel cliffhanger. I'll probably stick around for another volume at least.
July 28, 2017
GO GO POWER RANGERS! DA DA DA GO GO POWER RANGERS! If you grew up in the 90s you know this kid show jingle. I was not as much of a fan of the show as my little brother. Hey brothers play together, share things and at times this means TV time. Power Rangers was very cheesy by today standards. I mean they were a bunch of motorcycle helmet multicolored spandex wearing super heroes that fight Godzilla size monsters in a giant robot. They knew martial arts which in the 90s with ninja turtles and Batman this had some appeal. So if you were a fan of the show this book will definitely bring a smile to your face. The artwork is handled nicely and I must say this novel's paper does not feel cheap. The characters are all here and voice perfectly to there television counterparts. Kyle Higgins who I know only for his writing from Nightwing, Volume 1: Traps and Trapezes tells a great story here. Basically we get a Green Ranger Year One tale that takes place after Tommy has turned against serving Rita Repulsa. We get some good character moments between Tommy and the other Rangers who naturally do not trust him. The book was very entertaining. I must confess I did not read the Bulk and Skull side story because I never liked their comic relief. Boom Studios has a hit graphic novel and I am looking forward to reading the next volume.
March 15, 2017
Good volume
Very good read. This volume captures the feel of MMPR, but brings it into modern times. I look forward to seeing more of this series going forward.
Very good read. This volume captures the feel of MMPR, but brings it into modern times. I look forward to seeing more of this series going forward.
June 28, 2018
The writing was a bit muddled, but I'm not too surprised. Art was good, minus not being able to draw Rita's boobs pointing in the same direction which was distracting to say the least.
February 4, 2018
I loved Power Rangers as a kid (the original, not any of the follow-ups, mind you!), so I was eager to jump on this comic for a while. Reading it was a nostalgic experience - there were a lot of things in the book that I remembered from the show, and the creators don’t shy away from all the original weirdness. The story itself also had a lot of great moments regarding the relationships between the characters and the meaning of teamwork - all things that I think the original show prioritized. There were some things in the storytelling that I wish had been handled better, but overall, if you want a nostalgic read, this comic is perfect for Power Rangers fans.
Things I Liked
1. Character Relationships: Every once in a while, the comic would feature small moments where the Rangers would interact with one another in very meaningful ways. For example, Jason and Zack have a real bro moment where the former asks what’s going on and reiterates that he’s always there if Zack needs to talk - all without pushing boundaries. Trini and Billy also have a nice exchange where they address Billy’s insecurity and his value to the team as someone who is better with tech than with actual fighting. Moments like those really give the reader the sense that the Rangers are friends rather than just a team thrown together by chance.
2. Psychology of the Green Ranger: I was very intrigued by the way this comic handles the psychology of the Green Ranger. Tommy sees Rita Repulsa from time to time, and she gives voice to his deepest insecurities in a way that utilizes some of my favorite storytelling tropes. Because this run begins with Tommy already having defected to the Power Rangers team, readers will have to kind of know his backstory a little to get the full weight of what’s going on, but the way the aftermath itself is handled is, I think, fantastic.
3. Updating: This comic doesn’t 100% replicate the 90s tv show, but instead gives it some updates to be readable to a modern audience without taking away defining features. Of course, it doesn’t update at the level of the new film - all characters are still recognizable versions of their original selves. But it does take away some of the cheesiness of the show and grounds the story more in reality.
Things I Didn’t Like
1. Story Fluidity: At times, it felt like the narrative was moving a bit too fast and bringing together too much at once. I wish the narrative had slowed down enough to give more time to the character dynamics and relationships, as well as giving time to bring in such a wide range of weird story elements so as not to overwhelm readers.
2. Under-utilizing Zack: Zack is a bit underused in this comic. He seems to be mostly there to point out that there’s something wrong with the Green Ranger, and I wish we got to see more of him growing into his own character.
Recommendations: I would recommend this book if you’re interested in Power Rangers (original 90s tv show), kaiju movies, and giant robots.
Things I Liked
1. Character Relationships: Every once in a while, the comic would feature small moments where the Rangers would interact with one another in very meaningful ways. For example, Jason and Zack have a real bro moment where the former asks what’s going on and reiterates that he’s always there if Zack needs to talk - all without pushing boundaries. Trini and Billy also have a nice exchange where they address Billy’s insecurity and his value to the team as someone who is better with tech than with actual fighting. Moments like those really give the reader the sense that the Rangers are friends rather than just a team thrown together by chance.
2. Psychology of the Green Ranger: I was very intrigued by the way this comic handles the psychology of the Green Ranger. Tommy sees Rita Repulsa from time to time, and she gives voice to his deepest insecurities in a way that utilizes some of my favorite storytelling tropes. Because this run begins with Tommy already having defected to the Power Rangers team, readers will have to kind of know his backstory a little to get the full weight of what’s going on, but the way the aftermath itself is handled is, I think, fantastic.
3. Updating: This comic doesn’t 100% replicate the 90s tv show, but instead gives it some updates to be readable to a modern audience without taking away defining features. Of course, it doesn’t update at the level of the new film - all characters are still recognizable versions of their original selves. But it does take away some of the cheesiness of the show and grounds the story more in reality.
Things I Didn’t Like
1. Story Fluidity: At times, it felt like the narrative was moving a bit too fast and bringing together too much at once. I wish the narrative had slowed down enough to give more time to the character dynamics and relationships, as well as giving time to bring in such a wide range of weird story elements so as not to overwhelm readers.
2. Under-utilizing Zack: Zack is a bit underused in this comic. He seems to be mostly there to point out that there’s something wrong with the Green Ranger, and I wish we got to see more of him growing into his own character.
Recommendations: I would recommend this book if you’re interested in Power Rangers (original 90s tv show), kaiju movies, and giant robots.
April 9, 2024
As histórias desse título dos Power Rangers se passam imediatamente após a chegada do Tommy, o Ranger Verde. Ele começou como um vilão, criado pela Rita Repulsa pra derrotar os Power Rangers, mas ele conseguiu superar o poder da Rita e se juntou aos Rangers pra acabar com ela. E é exatamente aqui que as histórias começam. Tommy ainda sente a influência da seita sobre ele, e nem todos os Rangers confiam nele. E isso faz com que seus poderes fiquem erráticos, bem como seu controle do Dragonzord. E se aproveitando disso, Rita inicia seu plano de recuperar os poderes do Ranger verde utilizando a Scorpina e uma adaga do Dragão substituta pra controlar o Dragonzord, além de semear a discórdia entre o Tommy e os demais Rangers. Apesar de sair aqui depois de Go Go Power Rangers, MMPR foi o título que deu início a essa franquia de sucesso nos quadrinhos. E isso se dá, além do sentimento de nostalgia de quem comprou esse título nos EUA, da qualidade dos roteiros do Kyle Higgins. Ele trata as histórias com uma seriedade que não é vista nem nas séries de TV dos Power Rangers, além de ampliar a mitologia dos heróis. Apesar de ser um pouco inferior ao título-irmão, esse daqui também começa muito bem, e já sei que melhora muito, interligando todas as séries de Power Rangers e dando coesão nesse universo. O ponto baixo desse volume é a história backup do Bulk e do Skull, cometida pelo Steve Orlando. Era pra ser engraçada, mas ele falhou miseravelmente nesse objetivo.
April 11, 2022
Tommy Oliver has escaped Rita Repulsa's mind control. Now with the rest of the Power Rangers, they fight to protect Angel Grove. But is everything has it seems and can the Rangers trust their newest and unpredictable ally?
The Mighty Moprhin Power Rangers are back! The Power Rangers come from a very rich history. Their origins hail from Japan. The Super Sentai is originally what the Power Rangers were called before they were Americanized. The Power Rangers has seen many iterations from tv shows to movies to video games to graphic novels. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Vol. 1 is a graphic novel. A multimodal novel is a combination of written language, visual images, and design elements. A graphic novel is an example of such. This is because graphic novels use words and illustrations together to tell a story.
I think a great way activity for students would be a writing activity. Have students rewrite part of the story has a news article. This is a superhero graphic novel. There are scenes in the novel with the Rangers battling against the forces of evil in a public manner. It would be fun for the students to come up with news articles to write about these battles or some others aspects of the novel.
The Mighty Moprhin Power Rangers are back! The Power Rangers come from a very rich history. Their origins hail from Japan. The Super Sentai is originally what the Power Rangers were called before they were Americanized. The Power Rangers has seen many iterations from tv shows to movies to video games to graphic novels. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Vol. 1 is a graphic novel. A multimodal novel is a combination of written language, visual images, and design elements. A graphic novel is an example of such. This is because graphic novels use words and illustrations together to tell a story.
I think a great way activity for students would be a writing activity. Have students rewrite part of the story has a news article. This is a superhero graphic novel. There are scenes in the novel with the Rangers battling against the forces of evil in a public manner. It would be fun for the students to come up with news articles to write about these battles or some others aspects of the novel.
June 20, 2024
I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would! MMPR isn’t my favorite Power Rangers series (that honor goes to Ninja Storm and Dino Thunder) but I’ve been a huge fan of the PR for ages so I wanted to give this a try.
I’m typically one of those people that thinks Tommy is a bit overhyped (no shade to JDF! Super cool guy, may his memory be a blessing), but I actually really appreciated his focus here, on the aftermath of being the evil green ranger and how that effected him. This more somber characterization really worked and I enjoyed his dynamics with the rest of the team (both positively with characters like Trini, and negatively with characters like Jason and Zack).
What I don’t know is if it’s a good start for new fans, which is why I dropped a star off (also wasn’t a huge fan of the back up story, sorry Steve Orlando). I think dropping the reader right into the aftermath of the Evil Green Ranger Saga can be kinda jarring for those without familiarity to the series, which is disappointing because I would have loved this to be a great start for teens. I guess that’s what Go Go Power Rangers can be used for though? Not sure since I haven’t read it myself.
As a fan of the OG series though, it was fun to read though and I can’t wait to read more.
I’m typically one of those people that thinks Tommy is a bit overhyped (no shade to JDF! Super cool guy, may his memory be a blessing), but I actually really appreciated his focus here, on the aftermath of being the evil green ranger and how that effected him. This more somber characterization really worked and I enjoyed his dynamics with the rest of the team (both positively with characters like Trini, and negatively with characters like Jason and Zack).
What I don’t know is if it’s a good start for new fans, which is why I dropped a star off (also wasn’t a huge fan of the back up story, sorry Steve Orlando). I think dropping the reader right into the aftermath of the Evil Green Ranger Saga can be kinda jarring for those without familiarity to the series, which is disappointing because I would have loved this to be a great start for teens. I guess that’s what Go Go Power Rangers can be used for though? Not sure since I haven’t read it myself.
As a fan of the OG series though, it was fun to read though and I can’t wait to read more.
August 7, 2018
I heard that there were comics of the original MMPR and I thought I’d give it a shot. Honestly - these comics are better than they have any right to be. The story is a more dramatic version of the Green Ranger/Tommy post-being-Rita’s-henchman and how he becomes part of the team. The story is updated, true, but the essence of the characters is still there. It’s all the nostalgia, though less of the ‘90s cheese (which, ‘90s cheese has a place, don’t get me wrong). But I am impressed with this retelling of the story). Other reboots/remakes could take notes from the writers of this comic.
I look forward to reading more as I can get hold of them 😁
I look forward to reading more as I can get hold of them 😁
July 31, 2017
Not a HUGE fan of how mental illness was portrayed, but I'm really into this grittier version. I wish Billy had more time to shine, but this is just a graphic novel so I guess it makes sense. More a 3.5 than 3. Cliffhanger got me SO good lol.
January 13, 2024
One of the better reboot for modern day stories I've seen, as the people who would most be interested in a rebooted Power Rangers would be the people who grew up with it who are now older and this is a more mature Power Rangers, without feeling too grimdark. It just feels serious.
February 29, 2024
Como fan de los Power Rangers me gusta encontrarme con estas otras formas de seguir alimentando mi fanatismo jajaja, de momento estas primeras tiras van de la misma historia ya conocida, pero quiero ya poder leer las historias alternas. Me encanta ver las ilustraciones, algunas son geniales.
April 11, 2017
Really fleshes out the story of the tv show and then takes it into more serious territory. Loved every bit of it.
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