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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Other Power Rangers Type-Comics

Power Rangers Zeo
There was one Power Rangers Zeo Issue from Image Comics.

Power Rangers Turbo
There were two issues of Power Rangers Turbo, one being a teamup with Beetleborgs Metallix, no idea who printed them.

Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
There was an issue produced only in Germany, I don't know how long it was.

Power Rangers SPD
SPD had their own comic strip in Jetix Magazine published by Future Publishing called "Child's Play." A-Squad make an appearance in the two part "finale" of the strip "Invasion". They are brainwashed by Gruumm as opposed to being corrupted, and they are disposed of by B-Squad after a brief battle in the following issue, and are not seen again.

Power Rangers Jungle Fury
This special issue was produced for Bandai America toys, explaining the Spirit Rangers, which still had no name. And their masters were only in their animal forms, giving a different origin to their Ranger forms. This was released before the Spirit Ranger episodes aired and probably created before the decision was to produce the suits.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Comic Books

Hamilton Comics first started the comics in 1994, I remember owing the first one (above). They were set during the time of Season Two, when Tommy lost his powers and they were fighting Lord Zedd, who got help from Finster. They did six issues.

They did four issues for 'Series 2.' The monsters looked nothing like the ones from the show and looked more like stereotypical monsters from comics of the 30's. Adam, Rocky, and Aisha joined later on.

They did three issues covering the events of the TV series from Season 1 to Season 2, the Mutiny. Some of the monsters were accurate, some had colors that were not accurate, new monsters and monsters that were just horribly off with new designs.

Sample monster.

Marvel took over in 1995 starting with an adaption of the movie, I have this issue. I love the cover. It was pretty accurate with the final version of the movie.

Marvel then did issues 7 issues of Ninja Rangers (MMPR Season 3) and VR Troopers on the other side. The monsters were a bit different and little better.

This monster looked a bit Kakuranger-esque, but not very.

In the Hamilton Comics, only one monster from Dairanger (the Cactus above) ever appeared in the comics. And some Godzilla villain-look-a-likes appeared as well (Mothra knock-off above).

And with Marvel, Pirantishead and Pudgy Pig came back and fought the Ninja Megazord. None of the Kakuranger monsters appeared in the Marvel comics.

There was also comic strips in the Power Rangers Magazine (with some horribly comedic monsters) and mini-comics that came in those bubble capsules you'd pay 25 cents for, I have the Trini one, I gotta scan it when my scanner gets fixed.

More on the Monsters on the Funaroboard Forum
Check out the issues on Comic Vine

VR Troopers and Masked Rider in Comic Books

VR Troopers shared issues with the Ninja Rangers for Marvel Comics. The VR Troopers were based on season 2, I don't think there was a Marvel comic issue with the season 1 Ryan. What I mean by Ninja Rangers is Season 3 of MMPR.

Saban's Masked Rider only had one issue that was made. It was made by Marvel, I have no idea what is inside--but it looks like the Power Ranger costumes are based on the Movie costumes.

October Poll Results

How many polls at one time are you willing to put up with here on this blog?
An outstanding 67 out of 83 (80%) said I can put as many polls as I want. I asked this because I had around 12 polls at one time.
Under 5 -- 5 votes
Up to 5 polls at one time -- 5 votes
Up to 10 polls at one time -- 6 votes

UPDATED 11/09/09 10PM EST

Do you think they will release Tommy's Morpher this time?
I wish they will -- 77 of 229 votes (34%)
They Better! -- 73 of 229 votes (32%)
I think they will -- 54 of 229 votes (24%)
Maybe They Won't -- 25 of 229 votes (10%)

Poll: What is your Favorite Sixth Ranger Costume?

Dragon Ranger / Green Ranger
56 of 151 votes
This uniform won, probably because it is the first sixth ranger we ever saw and most fans compare other sixth ranger suits to this one.