Book Review: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers issue #0

Book: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers issue #0 cover by Goñi Montes

Edition: Single Print Issue

Rating: 4 stars

Review:

There were three short stories in this first issue:

Story #1: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers by Kyle Higgins with illustrations by Hendry Prasetya and color by Matt Herms

In this story, which I would consider a teaser introduces the reader to the Power Rangers. The story takes place following Tommy (Green Ranger) leaving Rita Repulsa's team, he still seems to be dealing with the after effects of no longer being under her control. While Tommy was also getting used to being a member of the Power Rangers and trying to work with the team, Rita sent one of her monsters to attack the city. There was a bit of clashing between Jason and Tommy in trying to stop the monster but the ending seemed to have worked in Rita's favor in helping her acquire an artifact.

Even though I really like this story, I feel like it focused more on Tommy, Jason (Red Ranger and team leader) and Kimberly (Pink Ranger). I do hope that Trini (Yellow Ranger), Zack (Black Ranger) and Billy (Blue Ranger) will get an equal amount of time shown in the next issue.



Story #2: The Ongoing Adventures of Bulk & Skull by Steve Orlando with illustrations by Corin Howell and colors by Jeremy Lawson

In this short story, Bulk and Skull are up to their usual mischief causing trouble at school. From getting in trouble for bringing animals to school for a project to pulling a prank on the Principal. However, nothing they do will get them the attention they want from the girls at school but they have a new plan for that, they are going to out hero the Power Ranger. Yeah, like that's ever going to work.



Story #3: What Time Is It? by Mairghread Scott with illustrations by Daniel Bayliss

This story has the Power Rangers trying to stop an attack from Goldar. I thought this was a good story with a lot of action, however it did feel incomplete with the ending being a little abrupt. Granted, I know the Power Rangers will defeat Goldar in the end it just would have been nice to see it.


For an introductory issue, this wasn't bad. You get three good stories with good artwork. Despite the addition of modern gadgets, this still had the feel of the old TV series. I'm really glad they went with the original Rangers instead of focusing on one of the numerous spin-offs. I'm looking forward to reading more from this series.