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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I grew up watching this show and rewatched it not too long ago to see if I would still enjoy it, or if it was all nostalgia goggles. So my mind was pretty refreshed on the characters and story when I decided to pick up this comic. What I came away with was a pretty decent story that actually fleshed some of the characters out a little. Not by any significant degree unfortunately (except for Tommy, what a shock) but there was definitely some development.
What I liked about this volume was what the show never really touched upon: the uncertainties the group faced when accepting Tommy onto the team. Their misgivings about his loyalties, his struggle to fit into their closely-knit group and also navigating a new school. All while going through what I think was meant to be taken as PTSD, which I think was a genius move.
I also liked the modern-day updates. While I admit I do kind of wish this comic kept the Rangers in the 90s, I did like Bulk and Skull having their own Youtube channel following the Rangers. It definitely seemed in-character of them. As did their bumbling attempt at impressing Kim and Trini that was included.
I mentioned how I liked the development, for what little the other Rangers got. I liked Billy's lack of confidence and him not sure where he fit into the team; I liked Jason struggling to lead and keep command with Tommy and his work with kids; I liked Zack being unsure of Tommy and questioning him; I liked Trini being an encouragement for Billy and trying to help Tommy; I liked Kim trying to reach out to Tommy and her hesitance in a relationship with him. And I liked Rita manipulating Tommy every chance she got.
I liked it well enough but I feel like some of the magic is lost in this medium. I think if I read more from Power Rangers comics, I would gravitate toward more character-centric stories.
What I liked about this volume was what the show never really touched upon: the uncertainties the group faced when accepting Tommy onto the team. Their misgivings about his loyalties, his struggle to fit into their closely-knit group and also navigating a new school. All while going through what I think was meant to be taken as PTSD, which I think was a genius move.
I also liked the modern-day updates. While I admit I do kind of wish this comic kept the Rangers in the 90s, I did like Bulk and Skull having their own Youtube channel following the Rangers. It definitely seemed in-character of them. As did their bumbling attempt at impressing Kim and Trini that was included.
I mentioned how I liked the development, for what little the other Rangers got. I liked Billy's lack of confidence and him not sure where he fit into the team; I liked Jason struggling to lead and keep command with Tommy and his work with kids; I liked Zack being unsure of Tommy and questioning him; I liked Trini being an encouragement for Billy and trying to help Tommy; I liked Kim trying to reach out to Tommy and her hesitance in a relationship with him. And I liked Rita manipulating Tommy every chance she got.
I liked it well enough but I feel like some of the magic is lost in this medium. I think if I read more from Power Rangers comics, I would gravitate toward more character-centric stories.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This comic begins as a loose retelling of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers season 1 starting just after Tommy Oliver was freed from Rita Repulsa's mind control. While it's shown the events prior to this in the series have happened and presumably played out in the same way, the setting's been updated to the 2010s. This comic tries for a more serious look at the world of Power Rangers; people regularly are evacuated for monster attacks, the Rangers must go out of their way to protect civilians during fights (especially when using their giant robots) and the goofy Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger villains are now much more sinister and monstrous (although it's a little tough to be scary when you're named Rita Repulsa, Squat and Baboo). Tommy's dealing with harassment from a spectral Rita undermining his confidence but hasn't told the other Rangers out of fear of looking weak. He puts a strain on the team, especially with Red Ranger Jason Scott. This, of course, is what Rita wants. I like what the comic's doing, but it's hurt by how focused it is on Tommy. The rest of the team doesn't have nearly the same focus here. I would've preferred starting at the beginning so readers could get to know the whole team. It also has that odd tendency to draw the Power Rangers with skin-tight suits that accentuate their figures that the actual costumes never do that Power Rangers comics often do. It's like artists for comic adaptations can't accept anything other than the common US superhero portrayals. I hear the comic gets much better later, so I'm interested to see how this happens.
adventurous
challenging
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A decent update of the Power Rangers that could easily fit within the show's universe. The characters are allowed to be in conflict with each other more and the budget restrictions of a television show are not a problem.
I can't believe I'm reviewing a Mighty morphin Power motherfucking Rangers comic but here we are.
After the movie that came out last year (I think) it seems like Power Rangers is back in the spotlight. Here, Kyle Higgins (Writer for Nightwing) comes in and gives us the heroes we all grew up with (or least I did) and kind of a modern day retelling with the same cheese and everything.
The green ranger, Tommy, is having terrible visions. On top of that Rita, the evil bitch, is here to really stir up some troubles. So got some Megazoid action set pieces, some high school love drama, and a bunch of power rangers whooping butt.
Good: I had fun jumping back into the world of Power Rangers. I think the concept is pretty unique, the art is nice for sure here, and I thought Tommy dealing with his issues the way they did it was smart. Also, the ending leaves this series to go into something pretty freaking cool.
Bad: The dialog is cheesy. No one major is going to die. This isn't any "OH MY GOD" moments. And hey, that's power rangers. If didn't like them before they won't change your mind here.
Goofy, cheesy, but pretty dang fun. Power Rangers is something I'ma keep checking out. This solid good old fun 3 out of 5.
After the movie that came out last year (I think) it seems like Power Rangers is back in the spotlight. Here, Kyle Higgins (Writer for Nightwing) comes in and gives us the heroes we all grew up with (or least I did) and kind of a modern day retelling with the same cheese and everything.
The green ranger, Tommy, is having terrible visions. On top of that Rita, the evil bitch, is here to really stir up some troubles. So got some Megazoid action set pieces, some high school love drama, and a bunch of power rangers whooping butt.
Good: I had fun jumping back into the world of Power Rangers. I think the concept is pretty unique, the art is nice for sure here, and I thought Tommy dealing with his issues the way they did it was smart. Also, the ending leaves this series to go into something pretty freaking cool.
Bad: The dialog is cheesy. No one major is going to die. This isn't any "OH MY GOD" moments. And hey, that's power rangers. If didn't like them before they won't change your mind here.
Goofy, cheesy, but pretty dang fun. Power Rangers is something I'ma keep checking out. This solid good old fun 3 out of 5.