25 years ago, on August 28th, 1993, Saban's Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers debuted on Fox Kids, creating a pop cultural phenomenon that is not only still going strong in 2018 but shows absolutely no signs of stopping. From TV to film to toys and more, Power Rangers is the benchmark upon which all kids programming can be judged. This week marks the official 25th anniversary of the American release of MMPR (Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers), and Hasbro wants the entire nation to celebrate.
"Whether you are a red, yellow, pink, black, blue, green or (favorite color here) Power Ranger, on August 28th, it’s Morphin’ Time," Hasbro announced earlier this month. "Celebrate your passion for the Power Rangers on social media by wearing your gear and sharing your memories. Be sure to use #NationalPowerRangersDay to get in on the fun."
But you know where else you can get in on the fun of #NationalPowerRangersDay? Yep. At your local comic shop. Here are 6 titles available now -- not just for #NationalPowerRangersDay, but year-round.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1
BOOM! STUDIOS
(W/A) Joe Quinones & Various (CA) Steve Morris
To celebrate 25 years of Saban's Power Rangers, superstar creators Joe Quinones (America), Sina Grace (Ice Man), Marcus To (Red Robin), and more pay homage to the world-wide phenomenon with original standalone stories set throughout the Power Rangers universe.
GO GO POWER RANGERS VOL. 1
BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Ryan Parrott (A/CA) Dan Mora
Ryan Parrott ( Star Trek: Manifest Destiny, Sabanfs Power Rangers: Aftershock ) and Russ Manning Award-winner Dan Mora ( Klaus, WWE ) present a look at the Mighty Morphin story from the perspective of the teenagers with attitude; Jason Kim, Trini, Zack, and Billy days after they first became Power Rangers.
Fighting evil is hard, but surviving high school may be even harder.welcome to real life in Angel Grove.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS ADULT COLORING BOOK
BOOM! STUDIOS
Colors are an important part of how Jason, Kimberly, Zack, Trini, Billy and Tommy identify themselves as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and now the power to showcase those colors is in your hands. Featuring over 90 black-and-white illustrations from an array of artists such as Goni Montes, Paul Pope, David Rubin, Hendry Prasetya, Daniele Di Nicuolo, and many more, it's color mophin time in the first-ever Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Adult Coloring Book. Fans, colorists, and even Bulk and Skull now hold the power to bring a unique look to the Rangers, zords, villains, and city of Angels Grove. Stay inside the lines, and may the Power protect you.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS LOST CHRONICLES VOL. 1
BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Kyle Higgins & Various (A) Various (CA) Goni Montes
Morph into action with this collection of short stories from every corner of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers universe, from a trip to the carnival with Scorpina and Goldar, to the origins of Finsterfs maniacal clay monsters, and a Black Ranger team-up like never before. These stories provide a depth and insight into the Power Rangers that is sure to excite every fan.
JUSTICE LEAGUE/POWER RANGERS
DC COMICS
(W) Tom Taylor (A) Stephen Byrne (CA) Karl Kerschl
Something terrible has happened in Angel Grove! When the Command Center is breached and the teleporters are damaged, Zack is flung into another universe, where he's mistaken for a villain by a mysterious masked vigilante. Can the other Power Rangers get to their friend in time to save him from Batman? Collects Justice League/Power Rangers #1-6. Co-published with BOOM! Studios.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: PINK TP VOL. 1
BOOM! STUDIOS
(W) Brenden Fletcher & Various (A) Daniele Di Nicuolo (CA) Babs Tarr
The original Pink Ranger returns! Featuring an introduction by Amy Jo Johnson, the actress who portrayed Kimberly Hart.
After leaving the life of a Mighty Morphin Power Ranger behind, Kimberly Hart finds herself pulled back into the fray. With her parents missing and their village overrun by monsters, she must reclaim her destiny and discover the power that lies within. She'll have to call on some old friends if she's to unravel this mystery and save this once sleepy village.
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