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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Vol. 1
by Kyle Higgins
Oh this was fun! I’m sure that nostalgia plays at least some part in that, but this is a really solid title. It does help to come into it knowing a bit from the original tv series. Kyle Higgins does a great job of recreating the characterizations and dynamics from the show, while also trying to improve them in translation. The show was aimed at little kids, and the comic is going for something a little more grown up. The only character that seems a little off is Zach. He comes across as angry with not much actual development.
The book does focus on Tommy, given that it picks up right after he joins the team. There is a separate series (“Go Go Power Rangers” by writer Ryan Parrott and artist Dan Mora) that focuses more on the original 5 rangers, if that’s what you’re looking for. From what I can tell, the book isn’t exactly going to follow the tv show, and that’s pretty exciting. I’ve seen some of where the series is heading, and it seems like a really interesting journey.
There’s also already some good groundwork put down already. I especially liked a scene between Trini and Tommy where she talks about wanting to see the world and help people. It sets up that she may not be a ranger forever and that the book (and its roster) can grow and change over time, just like the original tv show did.
Hendry Prasetya does a fantastic job on the art, as does Matt Herms with the colors. The lines are clean with heavy inks. The colors are bright where they need to be and less saturated when it makes sense. The faces are expressive, and the rangers are still emotive even with their helmets on. The zords look amazing, too. Everything about this title is gorgeous from the first page to the last.
My only complaint is about the backup story around Bulk and Skull. I never liked the characters to begin with, and I still don’t care about them. I know that they are central to the MMPR mythos, I just think they’re boring. Steve Orlando does well writing his satire, and Corin Howell’s art complements the story perfectly. If I cared, it would’ve been enjoyable. I also am not the type of person to skip over the backup story (if it’s in the trade, I’m going to read it).
Overall, it’s a really fun book, and I can’t wait for more. I love starting a book when I know there are already a bunch of trades available. I also should compliment Boom! Studios for featuring the author, illustrator, colorist, and letterer so prominently.
The book does focus on Tommy, given that it picks up right after he joins the team. There is a separate series (“Go Go Power Rangers” by writer Ryan Parrott and artist Dan Mora) that focuses more on the original 5 rangers, if that’s what you’re looking for. From what I can tell, the book isn’t exactly going to follow the tv show, and that’s pretty exciting. I’ve seen some of where the series is heading, and it seems like a really interesting journey.
There’s also already some good groundwork put down already. I especially liked a scene between Trini and Tommy where she talks about wanting to see the world and help people. It sets up that she may not be a ranger forever and that the book (and its roster) can grow and change over time, just like the original tv show did.
Hendry Prasetya does a fantastic job on the art, as does Matt Herms with the colors. The lines are clean with heavy inks. The colors are bright where they need to be and less saturated when it makes sense. The faces are expressive, and the rangers are still emotive even with their helmets on. The zords look amazing, too. Everything about this title is gorgeous from the first page to the last.
My only complaint is about the backup story around Bulk and Skull. I never liked the characters to begin with, and I still don’t care about them. I know that they are central to the MMPR mythos, I just think they’re boring. Steve Orlando does well writing his satire, and Corin Howell’s art complements the story perfectly. If I cared, it would’ve been enjoyable. I also am not the type of person to skip over the backup story (if it’s in the trade, I’m going to read it).
Overall, it’s a really fun book, and I can’t wait for more. I love starting a book when I know there are already a bunch of trades available. I also should compliment Boom! Studios for featuring the author, illustrator, colorist, and letterer so prominently.