Power Rangers (comics)
Power Rangers is a series of various comic books spun off from the "Power Rangers" television show. Each series was published by a different comic book publisher. Publication history. Hamilton Comics (1994–1995). From 1994 to 1995, Hamilton Comics produced three separate "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" series totaling thirteen issues altogether. Marvel Comics (1995). In 1995, Marvel Comics produced the comic adaptations of "" and two "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" series, the first with seven issues based on the second season and the second with five issues called "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Ninja Rangers/VR Troopers" which was a  flip book with adventures based on the third season on one side and of "VR Troopers" on the other. The Power Rangers also appeared in the "Masked Rider" comic book from Marvel. Image Comics (1996). In 1996, Image Comics published a comic book based on "Power Rangers Zeo". It was written by Mary Bierbaum and Tom Bierbaum, with art by Todd Nauck, Norm Rapmund and Laura Penton. Four issues were drawn, but only one was released before Image Comics lost the license. A crossover comic with "Youngblood" was announced but no issues were published. Acclaim Comics (1997). In 1997, Acclaim  Comics published the magazine Saban Powerhouse. The magazine lasted only three issues and each featured a comic based on "Power Rangers Turbo", one of which was a crossover with "Beetleborgs Metallix". Each issue also included comics based other shows owned by Saban Entertainment. Tokyopop (2003–2004). From 2003 to 2004, Tokyopop produced several photo comic adaptations of episodes taken directly from "Power Rangers Ninja Storm" and "Power Rangers Dino Thunder". Disney Publishing Worldwide (2003). In March 2003, Disney Publishing Worldwide produced a short comic strip based on "Power Rangers Ninja Storm" for their magazine "Disney Adventures". The magazine "Disney Adventures" was  published from 1990 to 2007 and featured many comic strips based on various shows owned by Disney. Future Publishing (2004–2009). From 2004 to 2009, Future Publishing produced the official Jetix Magazine in the United Kingdom. The magazine featured short comic strips based on several shows aired on Jetix in the United Kingdom including "Power Rangers Ninja Storm", "Power Rangers Dino Thunder", "Power Rangers S.P.D." and "Power Rangers Operation Overdrive". The seasons of "Power Rangers Mystic Force", "Power Rangers Jungle Fury" and "Power Rangers RPM" were also covered in the magazine, but did not receive comic strips. Egmont Group (2004–2010). From  2004 to 2010, Egmont Group produced the official Power Rangers Magazine in the United Kingdom. The magazine featured short comic strips based on "Power Rangers Ninja Storm", "Power Rangers Dino Thunder", "Power Rangers S.P.D.", "Power Rangers Mystic Force", "Power Rangers Operation Overdrive", "Power Rangers Jungle Fury" and "Power Rangers RPM". Many of these comic strips were later collected and re-released worldwide in Annual books. Bandai (2008). In 2008, Bandai produced a promotional mini-comic based on "Power Rangers Jungle Fury". The mini-comic was bundled with select action figures from the "Power Rangers Jungle Fury" toy line. Panini Comics  (2012–2015). From 2012 to 2015, Panini Comics produced a revival of the official Power Rangers Magazine in the United Kingdom. The magazine featured short comic strips based on "Power Rangers Samurai", "Power Rangers Super Samurai", "Power Rangers Megaforce" and "Power Rangers Super Megaforce". Papercutz (2014). In 2014, Papercutz produced three separate issues based on "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers", after having previously done two issues based on "Power Rangers Super Samurai" in 2012 and two issues based on "Power Rangers Megaforce" in 2013. One of the issues, "By Bug... Betrayed", was controversial because of a panel depicting Trini Kwan getting hit  by a car. Her real-life actress, Thuy Trang, died in a car crash twelve years before the issue was published. The digital re-release replaces her with Kimberly Hart in an edited version. Boom! Studios (2015–present). In June 2015, Boom! Studios and Saban Brands announced a new comic book series based on "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers." The initial creative staff featured Kyle Higgins as the writer, Steve Orlando and Mairghread Scott as co-writers, with Hendry Prasetya and Daniel Bayliss as the artists. In February 2016, Boom! announced a spin-off limited series entitled "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers : Pink" by Brenden Fletcher, Kelly Thompson, and Daniele Di Nicuolo. In April 2017, Boom! announced a prequel series titled "Saban's Go Go Power Rangers" by Ryan Parrott and Dan Mora. In December 2017, Boom Studios announced "Shattered Grid", a crossover story line between "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" and "Saban's" "Go Go Power Rangers", which celebrated the 25th anniversary of "Power Rangers". In July 2018, Hasbro became the new owner of the "Power Rangers" franchise. In March 2019, Boom! announced "Necessary Evil", the second crossover event between "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" and "Saban's" "Go Go Power Rangers", written  by Ryan Parrott and Sina Grace. Following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic over comic book industry, the event concluded in June 2020, with "Saban's" "Go Go Power Rangers" ending after 32 issues. The mainline "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" series concluded in October 2020 after 55 issues, and in November, two new separate series (titled as "Mighty Morphin" and "Power Rangers") launched a new storyline titled "Unlimited Power", with Parrott once more writing both. Sales. The first issue of the 2016 "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" comic sold approximately 100,000 copies. Reception. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic has gained  mostly positive critical reviews.