Power Rangers Prime
| Power Rangers Prime | |
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Issue #1's cover A by Dan Mora. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Boom! Studios |
| Format | Ongoing series |
| Genre | Science fiction, superhero |
| Publication date | November 13, 2024 – present |
| No. of issues | 7 |
| Main character(s) | |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Melissa Flores |
| Artist(s) | Michael Yg |
| Letterer(s) | Ed Dukeshire |
| Colorist(s) | Fabi Marques |
| Editor(s) | Allyson Gronowitz |
Power Rangers Prime is an ongoing American comic book series written by Melissa Flores, with art by Michael Yg and Fabi Marques. The series debuted on November 13, 2024, being published by Boom! Studios. Based on Hasbro's Power Rangers franchise, the series is set in a rebooted continuity from the previous Power Rangers comics (2016–2024).[1]
Publication history
Background
Since 2016 to 2024, Boom! Studios published a Power Rangers comic book continuity, which featured events like "Shattered Grid", "Necessary Evil", "Unlimited Power/The Eltarian War", and "Charge to 100!", concluding with the ''Recharged/Darkest Hour'' crossover storyline.[2]
Development
In August 2024, it was announced that a new series dubbed Power Rangers Prime would debut in November later that year. The series, written by Melissa Flores and illustrated by Michael Yg, will serve as a reboot to Boom!'s comic continuity.[1]
Setting
Power Rangers Prime is set in an alternate universe forged in the aftermath of the ''Recharged/Darkest Hour" storyline.
- In this timeline, Earth was invaded by the Beast Brigade, which defeated the Power Rangers until the Eltarian Army came.
- The Eltarians decided to colonize Earth, sharing its technology with humans, but viewed all Rangers as a threat.
- Lauren Shiba is one of the last Rangers standing, being on the run from the Eltarian police force.
- Other heroes like the VR Troopers are still active.
- Lauren is found by Markon Zhao, a human/Aquitarian hybrid, and Jun, an Eltarian, who live on Earth as schoolmates.
- Rita Repulsa freed from her slumber on Earth.
- As Lauren tries to escape from the Eltarians, Rita begins questioning the new reality on Earth, leading them both to found a new team of Power Rangers.
Characters
Original
- Markon "Mark" Zhao, a human/Aquitarian hybrid
- Janessa, an admiral working for the Earth Security Taskforce
- Jun, an Eltarian
- Valentina, a human
Returning
| Character | Debut |
|---|---|
| Farkas "Bulk" Bulkeimer | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers |
| J. B. Rees | VR Troopers |
| Kaitlin Star | VR Troopers |
| Lauren Shiba | Power Rangers Super Samurai |
| Orion | Power Rangers Super Megaforce |
| Rita Repulsa | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers |
| Ryan Steele | VR Troopers |
List of publications
Ongoing series
| Title | Issues | Writer | Artist | Colorist | Debut date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Rangers Prime | 1– | Melissa Flores | Michael Yg | Fabi Marques | November 13, 2024[1] |
Limited series
| Title | Issues | Writer | Artist | Colorist | Debut date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VR Troopers | 1–5 | Mairghread Scott | Sebastián Piriz | JP Jordan | June 25, 2025[3] |
One-shot
| Title | Side story | Writer | Artist(s) | Colorist(s) | Publication date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Comic Book Day 2025: Power Rangers/VR Troopers | Power Rangers | Melissa Flores | Trish Forstner | Joana Lafuente | May 5, 2025[4] |
| VR Troopers | Mairghread Scott | Sebastián Piriz | JP Jordan |
Collected editions
| Title | Material collected | Publication date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Rangers Prime Vol. 1 | Power Rangers Prime #1–4 | June 4, 2025 | ISBN 9798892153607 |
| Power Rangers Prime Vol. 2 | Power Rangers Prime #5–8 | November 11, 2025 | ISBN 9798892155786 |
Reception
The debut issue received positive reviews.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Schedeen, Jesse (2024-08-22). "Power Rangers Prime Is a New Beginning For the Franchise". IGN. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ Brooke, David (2024-04-23). "BOOM! Studios to end 8 year 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' comics run • AIPT". aiptcomics.com. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ First Comics News (2025-03-20). "BOOM! Studios Announces the First VR TROOPERS Series in 30 Years". First Comics News. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ First Comics News (2024-11-20). "Free Comic Book Day 2025 Gold Sponsor Comic Books Announced". First Comics News. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Jennings, Collier (2024-11-12). "Power Rangers Prime #1 review". Retrieved 2024-11-13.