Power Rangers: Across the Morphin' Grid, Anthology Comic Features Stories Authorized by Iconic Franchise Actors
Epic team-ups on screen and on the page are well-known from the Power Rangers franchise. For the forthcoming Across the Morphin' Grid anthology comic, publisher Boom! Studios has assembled an all-star creative team including stories penned by legendary Ranger actors starring their characters.
Anthology Comic Power Rangers: Celebrating the Franchise
Tracking Boom! Studios' success with Power Rangers: The Return, a miniseries penned by original Pink Ranger actress Amy Jo Johnson, Across The Morphin' Grid Other Ranger actors have the chance to add to the extensive legacy of the series with this new anthology.
Power Rangers Actors Add to the Comic Book Lore of the Franchise
Along with writers JD Sutphin and Mat Groom, the anthology comic offers tales from original Mighty Morphin stars David Yost and Walter Jones, second Red Ranger Steve Cardenas, Nakia Burrise from Power Rangers Zeo and Turbo, and Power Rangers Hyperforce star Meghan Camarena. Every one of them will share a tale that presents a fresh angle on their beloved characters.
David Yost's Story: Examining Billy Cranston's Future
Originally the Blue Ranger, David Yost shows his enthusiasm about helping the project by saying, "A true honor to work with all the talented people at BOOM! Studios, and to be asked to write a story based on my character, Billy. Imagining where Billy would be at 28 years old delighted me greatly. I hope readers will find great enjoyment in my tale as well as in every other story this anthology offers. Let us go!
Nakia Burrise's Story: Unanswered Questions About Tanya and Adam
Beloved for her performance as Yellow Ranger Tanya Sloan, Nakia Burrise says, "What ever happened to Tanya and Adam?" suggesting that her story might answer a residual unresolved question.
The Dream Come True Story of Steve Cardenas
Originally appearing as the second Red Ranger in the original Mighty Morphin series, Steve Cardenas later spent time as the Blue Ranger on the Zeo stresses how important it was to be part of Across The Morphin' Grid as a creator. "I'm so excited that BOOM! Studios is expanding the Morphin Grid Anthology, and it looks like I'm next on the list! In the past, I had the great honor to collaborate momentarily with BOOM! regarding Rocky and his background. Now, though, I have the chance to create and collaborate and share my own story—a dream come true for me. As part of this new chapter, I hope you will find enjoyment in what Mat and I developed!
The Story of JD Sutphin: a Full Circle Moment
Being part of the project makes author JD Sutphin, a lifetime fan of the franchise, appreciative: "As someone who, as a child, watched the first episode of Mighty Morphin live when it debuted, the Power Rangers have meant the world to me for over 30 years! BOOM! keeps loving their legacy and supporting the fans with amazing stories and superb artwork deserving of these characters. For me, being able to add a small bit to their environment is so very important and a full circle event that I will never take for granted.
"Chloe's Chaos Kitchen" by Meghan Camarena
Megan Camarena, Hyperforce star, promises a dose of humor: "Who not enjoys a Hyperforce burrito? Chloe is cooking some delicious and wild times with Sous Chef Vesper at her Chaos Kitchen. Writing it was such a wonderful experience; I hope it makes your bellies and heart swell with large, loud laughter.
Project involving artist collaboration: a bucket list
Working on this short with Meghan has been pure delight and is such a bucket list project, Paulina Ganucheau, who teamed with Meghan Camarena, notes. My entire life I have loved Power Rangers, so at last having the opportunity to sketch some comic book pages, and gorgeous hilarious Pink Ranger starring pages at that has been a dream!"
Cooperation of Domo Stanton: A Dream Come True from Childhood
Working on the initiative excites Domo Stanton, who collaborated with Walter Jones: "This project was a childhood dream come true. I used to pretend to be the Black Ranger when I was younger; now, it's just next level fantastic to have the chance to collaborate with Walter Jones."
Working with Tango: Examining Tanya's Future
Working with Nakia Burrise, artist Tango muses over "it's been both a nostalgia trip and exciting new ground to be able to work on this small glimpse of Tanya's future as a seasoned Ranger. And nodding to some of those relationships, so fundamental to her character."
The Welcome Return to Familiar Territory by Patrick Mulholland
"I am very grateful to be back in the grid with the Power Rangers," Patrick Mulholland says of his participation in the project. And David Yost!" better person to share a personal narrative about the Blue Ranger than Billy Cranston himself!
Power Rangers: A Comic for Fans Across the Morphin' Grid
Power Rangers: Across the Morphin' Grid seem assured to deliver. Among the most skilled of storytellers that balance fun and emotionally impactful that has always been fundamental to the Power Rangers franchise, the actors involved are deeply committed in the franchise and have spent as much – and in some cases, definitely more – time thinking about their characters.
"Power Rangers: The Return's Success"
Following Amy Jo Johnson's Power Rangers: The Return, an other continuity story with the original Rangers reuniting decades after disbanding, follows on the morphin' grid. Along with providing its own fast-paced narrative—one that concluded its reimagining of franchise lore with a huge cliffhanger—one that almost certainly will be forthcoming—the series was a critical hit with fans, paying emphatic tributes to Rangers community members lost in recent years.
Power Rangers: Must-Read for Fans Across the Morphin' Grid
Across the Morphin' Grid, publisher Boom! Studios not only acknowledged its success with Amy Jo Johnson's involvement in the comic book side of the franchise but also other legendary Rangers performers were keen to participate as well. As the Power Rangers franchise continues to expand in new and fascinating directions, fans of the team have been given even more justification, if they haven't already, to check out the amazing adventures their favorite characters are having in the comics. This has helped the Rangers community to become even more tightly-knit.
Power Rangers: Release Date Across the Morphin' Grid #1
Boom! Studios will release Power Rangers across the Morphin' Grid #1 October 30, 2024.
