MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: ZORD QUEST #1 (boom! Studios)
When a failsafe in the grid causes the Rangers to lose their powers, they must prove that they are still worthy. Unfortunately for Tommy, this leaves him all alone to defend Angel Grove from Madame Axe-A-Lot. Can the Rangers regain their powers in time to help Tommy save Angel Grove?
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest #1 - Written By Joey Esposito - Art By Gavin Smith - Colors By Joshua Jensen - Letters By Ed Dukeshire - Edited By David Mariotte - Published By BOOM! Studios
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*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
STORY OVERVIEW:
Well battling Madame Axe-A-Lot Jason makes a wrong call that sets off a failsafe in the Morphin Grid. This shuts down the Rangers Zords and strips them of their powers. It also sends the Zords with the Rangers in them to their special safe places. Worst of all it leaves Tommy by himself to fend off Axe-A-Lot. We find out that the Rangers need to prove that they are still worthy of their powers if they hope to regain them. Each Ranger has their own trial they need to pass based on their shortcomings. But as the Rangers try to prove their worthiness, Angel Grove is attacked again, and Tommy is overwhelmed on his own. Will the Rangers get their powers back in time to help Tommy and save Angel Grove?
WRITING:
This book does an awesome job of delivering a positive message about overcoming shortcomings. Joey Esposito does a phenomenal job of driving this point home well still providing an entertaining story. The action in the book is good, but the real action is the mental struggle to defeat personal demons. Esposito really emphasizes the power of self-reflection and perseverance as a way to solve the problem. This is an awesome message to send to readers of all ages and really highlights a never give up attitude.
ARTWORK:
The artwork in this book is really cool and captures the world of the Power Rangers perfectly. Gavin Smith does a fantastic job of bringing Angel Grove and the special locations to life. Each area has its own unique setting which plays right into the difficulties that the Rangers need to conquer. Smith also does an awesome job with the design of the Zords, the villains, and the Rangers themselves. Instantly recognizable, but with a familiar flare.
The color Pallet that Joshua Jensen uses matches the art and makes each panel leap off the page. The individual Ranger colors playing a part in each of their stories is a nice touch. The lettering shows the emotion and tone of the story and what’s going on. Ed Dukeshire does an impeccable job with the lettering and makes it easy for the reader to follow.
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Final Thoughts:
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest #1 is a nice story with a very positive and useful message. Even though this issue is not action packed, the message on its own and the positive takeaways make this book a worthwhile read. If you have a loved one who deals with any character flaws the message in this book may really help them overcome that shortcoming. Head to the LCS, buy yourself a copy and then buy some copies for your loved ones.
FINAL GRADE: 9/10
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