The weight of the responsibility of Trini Kwan’s new role is taking a toll.
Longing for a normal life, Kwan’s made some actions that have raised some eyebrows. This has to be put on the backburner as duty calls.
TJ Johnson (Red Turbo Ranger) and Taylor Earhardt (Yellow Wild Force Ranger) have been dispatched to stop a theft of a powerful object.
SOMEONE IS TRYING TO STEAL THE SABERTOOTH TIGER ZORD!
POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED #5 by Joey Esposito, Kenny Porter, Alessio Zonno, Raúl Angulo & Ed Dukeshire (BOOM! Studios) delivers a powerful issue!
Let’s take a look at where things stand now!
POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED #5 by Joey Esposito, Kenny Porter, Alessio Zonno, Raúl Angulo & Ed Dukeshire (BOOM! Studios)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
writing:
Esposito and Porter present one of the more emotionally intense Ranger issues in recent memory. The opening scene delivers on establishing the new threat and stakes for where events head. Once the story switches back to Kwan, the mood peels back the pent-up feelings over the want of a normal life. The dialogue between her and Billy stings with the question of focus. It leads to a fiery response from Kwan before needing to change gears. Once Billy makes another claim, the fallout falls on two Rangers shoulders to become involved.
Johnson and Earhardt walk into the story with their own scars to bear. The internal monologue brings forth their drive as the conflict comes into view. Readers watcha s the action takes hold and instantly levels up the danger. It spirals into new avenues with one character shaking everything up. This leads to a rather fast wrap-up to the main conflict. Where this issue finds its’ groove is the fallout. Knowing who arrives, the writing makes a strong connection with the audience before teasing more in the close. The final page does an excellent mic drop with adding more gravity to the situation at hand. It leaves many questions in its wake with a wide open future to follow. Excellent script.
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art & lettering:
Zonno & Angulo open with a tense first page before a strong full shot welcomes in the main antagonist. This gives way to Trini’s talk with Billy. Panels show the uneasiness come through as Trini defends her stance. Billy’s stone reactions only add to the fire brewing. Readers can see how the tension is causing rash choices. This couldn’t come at a worse time as the mission needs to begin.
Readers watch as the pair of Rangers get their own stylish intro panels. This leads into the huge half panel of the worst case scenario playing out. The huge image transforms into a new look with a change of color pallet. It results into another monster half panel, bringing in a new wave of action. The visions change when the surprise player enters via solid full page image. This debut catapults the conflict into a quick close. Zonno snakes in another great half panel before the closing pages tell a new tale all their own. Events wrap with a cray full final page, which changes everything heading into a most unlikely pairing next go around. Solid work.
FINAL GRADE: 9
A dangerous heist leads into an emotional meeting as the excitement never stops with this series. Esposito and Porter’s writing delve into the weight of Kwan’s new stat quo. The art unleashes a thrilling mission in-between the drama. Another huge win for this innovative look at the world of Power Rangers!
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