The newest iteration ofPower Rangersis set to introduce the coolest weapon in franchise history. Previously, BOOM! Studios announced that after itsMighty Morphin Power Rangersongoing ended, a brand-new ongoing series will take its placecalledPower Rangers Prime. The cover art for the first issue features a new design for the classic Red Ranger, this time sporting a sword on their forearm.
Artist Dan Mora posted a better look at this mysterious Red Ranger onInstagram, showcasing his cover art for Melissa Flores and Michael Yg’sPower Rangers Prime#1, currently scheduled for a November 13th release. Mora’s aforementioned post can be found below.
The undressed cover art offers readers a better look at this Red Ranger’s new sword. This glimpse gives audiences a chance to speculate about what this Ranger could be capable of and how their weaponry and powers compare to those of Rangers past.
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November 13th, 2024
Dan Mora
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Power Rangers IS BACK and better than ever! Prepare yourself for PRIME: a bold new era featuring a brand-new cast of characters, excitement, and attitude! In the vein of Marvel’s The Ultimates, get ready to experience a new team, a new mentor, and a threat to Earth unlike anything you’ve seen before. Angel Grove University students face a difficult choice after crossing paths with a fugitive straight out of legend. The consequences for hiding her are dire… but her existence may not stay a secret for long. Groundbreaking Power Rangers writer Melissa Flores ushers the iconic Rangers Mythos into the next era of adventure, joined by acclaimed artist Michael Yg (IRON FIST) to craft an unmissable experience perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike!
Plot-wise, not much is known aboutPower Rangers Primeother than that it is going to signal a new era for the franchise. The most that readers can speculate so far is from preview images and cover art like this. Mora’s cover showcases a modern - maybe futuristic - revamp of the Mighty Morphin team’s Red Ranger. The costume seems to sport armor throughout its body, most notably on the elaborately designed shoulder blades and the arms. Speaking of blades,the forearm blade is the most notable aspect of this suit.
There is a chance that this new Red Ranger is an entirely new character.
One has to think thatthe sword has to be a retractable one within the Tyrannosaurus Rex gauntlet, which alone makes for a cool design. Not to mention, it has to be efficient during hand-to-hand combat, meaning that if a fight gets deadly, this Red Ranger could unleash their sword at a moment’s notice, instantly making it one of the most practical - if not strongest -Power Rangersweapons. Also interesting is that this Ranger seems to be emanating some sort of powerful essence on their other hand, suggesting more than just weaponry as a power source.
Potentially Lauren Shiba in a New Costume
One of the few things inferred from this design is that, based on the character’s body design, this Red Ranger appears to be a woman. There is a chance that this new Red Ranger is an entirely new character, perhaps one of the Angel Grove University students graduating into a teenager with attitude. Alternatively, past solicits and previews have already confirmed the return of Lauren Shiba, the Red Ranger ofPower Ranger Samurai, who notoriously has a penchant for using swords.Shiba’s return and integration into a newPower Rangersteam could give her a new costume.
Power Rangers
Power Rangersis a long-running multimedia franchise that debuted in 1993 with the TV seriesMighty Morphin Power Rangers. Created by Haim Saban and adapted from the JapaneseSuper Sentaiseries,Power Rangersbecame a cultural phenomenon by combining action-packed footage fromSuper Sentaiwith new scenes featuring American actors. The franchise follows teams of young heroes who transform into Power Rangers to battle various villains, using martial arts, special powers, and giant mechas called Zords. Over the decades, the franchise has expanded into multiple TV series, films, comics, video games, and merchandise, becoming one of the most successful children’s franchises in the world.
