Boom! Studios 2016
Written by Kyle Higgins
Illustrated by Hendry Prasetya
Coloured by Matt Herms
Lettered by Ed Dukeshire
Tommy has finally come clean to the others about his hallucinations just in time for Scorpina to arrive and take Tommy’s megazoid. Rita plans on having Scorpina wreck havoc with her own version of the green energy that powers Tommy. Now it’s up to the team to stop her plans.
I know the television show was geared for kids but i’m thinking one is definitely for teenagers and up. The fact that Tommy’s problems are so mind related and the tension he brings to the team are really rather well displayed by Kyle. I’m actually really enjoying the story he’s presenting to us. It doesn’t say this is based off an arc of the show so i’m going with this is original material that would fit into that universe or just a different take, more mature an in depth take as to what happened.
I also like the way Kyle has kind emphasised Tommy’s viewpoint of being an outsider among them. I mean yes he sat out while the others went off to face Scorpina and then got a handle on his mind and as a friend and teammate he couldn’t sit back and watch what was going down. So he went into action to help them and their reaction well yeah that said it all didn’t it. Though I have to admit the characterization here is absolutely phenomenal and that Tommy’s addition to the team is controversial and upsets the normal balance is important to showcase.
It really does remind me a bit of the New Teen Titans in that there’s a team with a new member and they are suspicious of them considering their background, yes this time Jericho. It’s a great dynamic and it’s something that everyone needs to work on in order for them to be an effective unit. Plus this kind interpersonal drama just adds something fun to the whole team dynamic and keeps from being too goodie goodie.
Hendry’s work with Matt on the interiors couldn’t be any more amazing. There are some incredible moments that just stick out like a lone red rose on white bush. That chain is one of them the perspective on that and colouring blew me away. The teleportation panel was darn fine as well as it felt very show+Star Trek to me. While the standout moments were delightful the consistency of the work throughout is a huge draw on this series.
If you loved the series you’ll love this, if you were never a fan of the show then give this a try it may be just enough to actually change your opinion on the Power Rangers. I’m not about to watch any of the shows but i’m certainly converted into a huge fan of this series. The level of writing and artwork involved here are better suited for comic books than a cheesy Japanese style adapted television show.
I think this is one heck of a strong series with great writing & characterization that transforms the original material into something much more believable.