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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Vol. 1
by Kyle Higgins
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.