Boom! Studios is set to usher in a new era for the Power Rangers this year with the launch of two ongoing comic book series, and following this week’s Mighty Morphin announcement, the publisher has now revealed that writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) will also be teaming with artist Francesco Mortarino (Firefly: The Sting) for Power Rangers.
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 contacting Drakkon, so if they want to save the universe then they’ll have to go rogue – and go up against their Mighty Morphin allies.
“We’ve spent several years building out the Power Rangers comic book universe and continuing the adventures of the Omega Rangers gives us a chance to fully explore it beyond the confines of the show. Not only can we add more heroes and villains but we can also bring in elements from future seasons viewed through the lens of familiar characters,” said Parrott. “It’s very exciting to explore new corners of the Power Rangers universe that fans have always imagined – and also never expected!”
“A year and a half ago, I helped illustrate Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers #33, and now I’m drawing the first issue of the new Power Rangers series! I’m very proud to be a part of this new era with Ryan and BOOM! Studios,” added Mortarino. “I know that many readers are waiting to see where the new team’s adventures will take them. As a fan myself, I can’t wait to show everyone exactly what I’ve been working on. It’ll blow your minds!”
“Lord Drakkon is back but will he save the Power Rangers…or does he have a darker plan in mind?” said Dafna Pleban, Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Introducing the Omega Rangers allowed us to reveal a huge piece of Power Rangers history – and Power Rangers #1 answers questions you never thought to ask!”
Power Rangers #1 will go on sale in November 2020.
