I grew up in an period of American tokusatsu exhibits. I’m speaking Energy Rangers, VR Troopers, Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog, Large Dangerous Beetleborgs, to call just a few. BOOM! Studios has just lately been mixing two of those with their comedian sequence Energy Rangers Prime.
The sequence is written by Melissa Flores with artwork by Michael Yg and I’m loving it. This text feels slightly awkward by way of timing as a result of I’ve learn the already launched Energy Rangers Prime #1-6, #7 comes out on June 4, and Vol. 1 which incorporates #1-4 releases on June 3.
I feel my strategy will likely be to principally cowl the primary 4 points, however I’d allude to issues that occur in #5-6. I may even say that something revealed within the first challenge is not going to fall below the spoiler tag, however later points will.
The Energy Rangers universe is reborn… It’s time for Prime!
On this thrilling relaunch of the Energy Rangers comedian e-book universe, 5 younger adults are chosen to inherit unimaginable powers, instantly discovering themselves in a universe-spanning battle with an authoritarian empire, alien monsters, and a really… acquainted villain.
It is a utterly authentic tackle Energy Rangers and I’m all for it. Lots of the characters we observe are authentic characters like Mark and Jun, however then there are acquainted faces like Lauren Shiba and Bulkmeier. Up to now, I actually like how many of the foremost characters look like authentic, however there are handfuls of beloved characters sprinkled in right here and there as a deal with for longtime followers.
It’s essential to keep in mind that this can be a utterly completely different universe than what we’re used to in a Energy Rangers sequence. Sure, it takes place on Earth, but it surely’s an Earth with tons of aliens round and Eltarians got here to Earth 70 years prior to assist in opposition to one other alien invasion and so they have since colonized Earth. The VR Troopers are the superheroes that assist cease huge issues as a result of Energy Rangers usually are not permitted by Eltar which is what establishes a giant a part of the battle on this sequence.
As you’ll be able to in all probability inform from that final paragraph, Energy Rangers Prime very a lot seems to be at political struggles like classism (colonizer vs refugee) and racism (Eltarian vs non-Eltarian) in addition to police states and the way completely different teams experiencing it view the world round them. There’s additionally the traditional good vs evil, friendship, relationships, and so on. As you’ll be able to inform, the Energy Rangers are going to be extra of a resistance power as a substitute of the heroes of grandeur that we’re used to.
I’m in love with this story from Flores and the artwork from Yg. Every thing is so properly cared for thus far and I extremely suggest that any Energy Rangers fan choose this one up. The redesigns of some characters and fits are additionally very cool. I imply, simply have a look at the Crimson Ranger from the duvet of Energy Rangers Prime #1! I’m positively going to do my greatest to maintain up with Energy Rangers Prime.