Who Are Rocky and Adam in Power Rangers?
We are all about Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! There is this awesome news: Rocky DeSantos, the second Red Ranger and Adam Park, the Black Ranger - well, they're officially a Power Rangers couple in the Power Rangers Comics!
Is It Officially "Canon"?
Yeah, this is now part of the Power Rangers canon. It's a big moment in Power Rangers history and in how they are re-thinking some older stories - they're making it more inclusive and amazing, overall!
How Did it Happen?
- The final chapter in the Boom! Studios comic book is Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1. It shows that Rocky and Adam have been holding hands and watching their other Ranger buddies have a big, loving moment - a romantic moment between Tommy Oliver, the White Ranger, and Kimberly Hart, the Pink Ranger.
- There are even clues in earlier Power Rangers stories - back in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, those two were totally close, going to Stone Canyon and Angel Grove together, and ending up replacing two of the original Rangers! There were a bunch of little hints - so people always thought those two were meant to be, or "shipping" as fans would say!
Does This Have Something To Do with The LGBTQ+ Community?
- It's a huge deal. Now that we have these two super popular Power Rangers who are officially gay, it shows just how important LGBTQ+ representation in TV and movies has become. They have to make these stories feel real and include more stories and characters like them!
- This isn’t the first time they’ve featured gay couples, since those from Dino Fury are actually pretty well-known, but it’s super important that we get even more visibility! The more gay and LGBTQ+ representation, the better - to show everyone that love is totally awesome.
What Does It Mean For Power Rangers?
Well, those who love those characters, will be stoked to see them as an official couple. This could open the doors to tons of amazing things in Power Rangers!
- If you are super curious, go and check out those Power Rangers comics! It's super exciting how Boom! Studios made this a big part of the story! The writers also found creative ways to have their story connect to the other stories we already love.
They are continuing to be pretty incredible - and this one, with Rocky and Adam becoming Power Rangers couple, is definitely going to be a hit with all those Power Rangers fans!
