Power Rangers Prime
| Power Rangers Prime | |
|---|---|
 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 characters | |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Melissa Flores |
| Artist | Michael Yg |
| Letterer | Ed Dukeshire |
| Colorist | Fabi Marques |
| Editor | 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
[edit]Background
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit] | This section may contain an excessive amount of intricate detail that may only interest a particular audience. (February 2025) |
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
[edit]Characters in bold are original in the series.
Prime Rangers
[edit]| Character | Ranger | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Shiba | Red Prime Ranger | A character that debuted on Power Rangers Super Samurai | |
| Junmor | Black Prime Ranger | An Eltarian born on Earth | |
| Markon "Mark" Zhao | Blue Prime Ranger | A human/Aquitarian hybrid | |
| Valentina | Yellow Prime Ranger | A human loyal to the Eltarians | |
| Orion | Pink Prime Ranger | A character that debuted on Power Rangers Super Megaforce | |
| Rita Repulsa | Green Prime Ranger | A character that debuted on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers |
VR Troopers
[edit]Characters that debuted on VR Troopers.
| Character | VR Trooper |
|---|---|
| Ryan Steele | VR Ryan |
| Kaitlin Star | VR Kaitlin |
| JB Reese | VR JB |
Villains
[edit]- Beast Brigade
- Volar
- Dark Heart
- Skugs
Others
[edit]- Doobie, a dog owned by Orion and Mark.
- Farkas "Bulk" Bulkeimer, a character that debuted in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
List of publications
[edit]Ongoing series
[edit]| Title | Issues | Writer | Artist | Colorist | Debut date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Rangers Prime | 1– | Melissa Flores | Simona Di Gianfelice Federico Sorresa Michael Yg |
Joana Lafuente Fabi Marques |
November 13, 2024[1] |
Limited series
[edit]| Title | Issues | Writer | Artist | Colorist | Debut date | Conclusion date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VR Troopers | 1–6 | Mairghread Scott | Sebastián Piriz | JP Jordan | June 25, 2025[3] | January 21, 2025 |
One-shot
[edit]| 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 |
Flipbook facsimile editions
[edit]| Title | Issues | Debut date | Conclusion date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VR Troopers/Power Rangers Flipbook Facsimile Edition | 1–4 | August 27, 2025 | January 21, 2026 |
Collected editions
[edit]| 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 |
| Power Rangers Prime Vol. 3 | Power Rangers Prime #9–12 | April 28, 2026 | ISBN 9798892157315 |
| VR Troopers/Power Rangers Flipbook Facsimile Edition | VR Troopers/Power Rangers Flipbook Facsimile Edition #1–4 | June 30, 2026 | ISBN 9798892158442 |
| Power Rangers Prime Vol. 4 | Power Rangers Prime #13–18 | July 21, 2026 | ISBN 9798892158619 |
Reception
[edit]The debut issue received positive reviews.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.