MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #2 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
The kids might have gotten older but the fight remains the same age.
As Rita Rabiosa comes to Earth, she has one thing on her mind: revenge. This forces the original Power Rangers out of their retirement and into action.
Do they still have what it takes after all these years?
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #2 by Marguerite Bennett, Andrew Griffith, Joshua Jensen & Ed Dukeshire (BOOM! Studios) looks to answer that question and many more.
Let’s take a deeper dive into the latest.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #2 by Marguerite Bennett, Andrew Griffith, Joshua Jensen & Ed Dukeshire (BOOM! Studios)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Bennett cements the Rangers directly into the line of combat from the start. Their attempt to rescue an infected plane isn’t without hiccups. It reflects how outclassed they are against this version of Rita. Once Jason becomes a cooler head, he prevails in finding a way to reconnect the team’s bond. The writing shows how they have to reformat what they do best.
As the stakes get higher, the unity starts forging back to basic ranger business. This allows the drama to brew to a sizable point. Readers see what is the motivation for this villain’s attack. It draws a strong response out of one particular ranger before switching gears to team business. At this aspect, the conflict is handled in a traditional manner. Its’ fallout plays into Ranger strengths as it closes shop. The epilogue teases more as one element is still unknown at this stage. Overall, a very straight-forward issue.
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Griffith and Jensen open with a frantic two page splash of the Zords in action. Fighting the controlled tech leads to rough spots in their attempts to rescue. Seeing this Rita’s powers impact in a volatile fashion makes a loud statement. The full image of the Rangers tied up leads into a reflective stance. Seeing how they come to terms with their age and actions leads into a new stance.
The full image of Rabiosa lets her plead her case to the masses. It is answered with a series of bold two page spreads. Readers watch the Rangers tap into the past for motivation and familiar settings to click in. This lets the Full Image of the Megazord prepare to finish events on a definitive note. Another great two page spread sends events into the final rounds. Once here, all parties get a proper send-off till next time. The end shot teases another Ranger’s future and how that could impact everyone.
FINAL GRADE: 8.4
The Power Rangers fight father time along with Rita Rabiosa to save Angel Grove at all costs. Bennett’s writing makes Rita’s case more relatable to the audience. Griffith and Jensen swing huge with many two page spreads to elevate the stakes. Who says you can’t capture the magic of the past?
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