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.

Shinken Gold
19 of 151 votes


Kiba Ranger / White Ranger
16 votes


Mega Silver / Silver Ranger
9 votes, simple seems to do better.


King Ranger / Gold Ranger
8 votes

Go-On Gold/Ranger Gold
7 votes


Time Fire/Quantum Ranger
7 votes

Mercury Ranger
6 votes

Shurikenger/Green Samurai Ranger
6 votes

Gao Wolf/Lunar Wolf Ranger
5 votes

Titanium Ranger
4 votes

Bull Black / Magna Defender
3 votes

Magi Shine / Solaris Knight
3 votes

Deka Break/Omega Ranger
2 votes

Poll: Your Least Favorite Hero Name?

I totally forgot to put Magna Defender on the list!

Auric the Conqueror
36 of 147 votes, 24%
Auric wins by having the worst name. I personally despise it as well.

Ninjor
26 out of 147, 17%
Ninjor is the second to get the most votes.

Kat Ranger
25 out of 147, 17%
Kat Ranger is third. It is a silly name.

Mercury Ranger
12 out of 147, 8%
Mercury Ranger is fourth voted.

Solaris Knight
10 votes

Blue Senturion
I never got what the name meant. I would have been suffice with Space Officer. 8 votes.

Quantum Ranger
6 votes

Green Samurai Ranger
I voted for this name, I didn't like this name because Shurikenger was a ninja, not a Samurai. 6 votes.


Wolf Warrior
6 votes

Triassic Ranger
4 votes

Lunar Wolf Ranger
3 votes.

Omega Ranger
3 votes

MMPR: Dark Rangers in TV and Comics

The Dark Rangers first appeared in Season 2 two-parter "Green No More," five 'bad' teenagers that Lord Zedd swayed under a spell to pilot the Thunderzords as the Rangers gave away their powers. They were clearly re-colored Putty outfits and when I first saw them, I thought they were horrible. They never really fought the Rangers and just stood there---which was the product of the low-budget in the early days. I think they spent most of the budget with Lord Zedd. I would have used the Dairanger outfits and replaced the 'D' with a 'Z' and either repaint the Green Ranger as Black (like Black Space Ranger as Green A-Squad SPD) or just say because he's evil, he's green. But I figure they didn't even have enough money for that. These days with New Zealand, it could have been done.

These teens clearly were modeled after the Rangers (the first batch). Even though his name was never mentioned, the Red one was named Justin in the Closed Captions.

Tina's name was uttered but Zane's name was mentioned in the Closed Caption.

Blue's name was never mentioned or supplied and fans at PRU wikia, say that Pink's name was Hilary. Pink one was the only one not to resemble Kimberly, but because of her blonde hair--I think was a coincidence they went with Katherine in Season 3.

The Dark Rangers reappeared for the comics. Marvel Comics produced six issues from 1995-1996, based on Season three, taking the helm from Hamilton Comics. One issue dealt with Lord Zedd picking five individuals from different parts of the world, giving the Dark Rangers new identities and their outfits looked just like the Power Rangers. Even though the cover shows a White Ranger, there was no Dark White Ranger in the actual issue.

Osamu Tezuka from Japan, Fara Jukwa from Zimbabwe, Stanford Winner from the United States, Nelinda Valensisi from Columbia, and Marie Claire le Monde from France. I like how Black was African and Yellow was a dark skinned Hispanic girl and that the leader was Japanese!

The Dark Ranger piloted the Thunderzords against the Ninjazords, the Tigerzord appeared but the pilot was never seen nor was a Dark White Ranger. The issue had no conclusion and there was never a follow-up probably because the issues were discontinued.

Information for this blog has been collected from Rovang's Writer's Guide to the PR Universe, Power Rangers Universe Wikia, and Comicvine.

I will cover more on the comics soon, later today Sunday.

~ Lavender Ranger