Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Year Two Deluxe Edition

“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Year Two” collects Boom! Studios’ “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” nos. 13-24 and both the 2016 and 2017 Annuals, written by Kyle Higgins with art by Hendry Prasetya, Daniel Bayliss, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Jonas Scharf, and Jagdish Kumar. The story picks up where year one left off, with Tommy and Billy trapped in a parallel universe ruled by a version of Tommy who remained with Rita Repulsa and became Lord Drakkon. Meanwhile, in the main universe, Jason, Trini, Zack, and Kimberly work to get their powers back after their encounter with the Black Dragon.After appearing to defeat both Rita in our universe and Lord Drakkon in the other one, the Rangers return home, where, with the help of Saba from the parallel universe, they must rebuild the Command Center and restore Zordon, who is floating untethered through time. Grace Sterling, the owner of tech company Promethea, offers to help the Rangers and they take her up on her offer. When Zordon is restored, he reveals that Grace was the Red Ranger in 1969 and led her team in defeating the Green Psycho Ranger on the Moon, though three of her team members died on the mission. Her decisions with Promethea, while coming from a desire to protect, lead the Rangers to question if they go too far as she escalates battles, something Zordon explicitly forbade the Rangers from doing.When it’s discovered that Grace captured Lord Drakkon, who was pulled into our universe with the others upon their return, the Rangers must decide what to do. Saba decides to kill Lord Drakkon, but Drakkon escapes, thus setting the stage for the “Shattered Grid” storyline.Kyle Higgins continues to demonstrate why he’s one of the best comics writers in this volume, taking everything fans love of “Power Rangers” and adding some real pathos. He shows the Rangers grappling with the loyalty to Zordon as they question his withholding of information. Zack says, “Not to be cynical here… but it’s starting to feel like a pattern, Zordon. You want us to trust you, but it doesn’t feel like you trust us.” Higgins shows the lifelong consequences of Grace losing her team in a battle in which they were unprepared. He also shows how Jason struggles with the mantle of leadership, wanting to look out for his team and set the right example, even as it begins to physically wear on him. In his foreword, Austin St. John writes of his portrayal of the character on screen, “I wanted to make sure it was clear that, even in his darkest moments, Jason was fighting an internal battle too. One of the heart. He is and will always be a Herculean figure that is happy to take zero credit, wanting to empower his team to do what is right and just, but he is also a master and commander of the battle field, ready and willing to sacrifice himself for the greater cause.”The secondary stories that follow the main storyline help reinforce the themes Higgins explores. In “Only the Strong,” Trey and Terry Moore give Goldar a backstory, explaining how far he’ll go while also offering insight into Lord Zedd. Trey Moore and Frazer Irving’s “Perfect” shows the twisted mind of Finster and how he views all the evil things he’s done as in service to his art. Trey Moore and French Carlomagno’s “Psychotic” shows the origin of Psycho Green and helps explain the later Psycho Rangers as a result. Finally, “Forever Mighty Morphin Black” by Jamal Campbell shows Zack helping the Adam Park of a different parallel universe when he needs help. Various Zacks and Adams from across the multiverse work together to defeat a crystal monster in a story that both reaffirms what it means to be a Ranger and allows Campbell to experiment with the costume design.“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Year Two” is a fantastic collection that proves why the franchise continues to entertain 25 years after it began. Higgins’ work is easily some of the best in comics and he’s working with top-notch artists and others to bring it to life. A must-read for anyone who has ever or currently does watch “Power Rangers”!

I’ve purchase most of this series in hard cover here on Amazon, and while I love the book itself and the price, they really skimp on a simple step. There isn’t enough padding in the box to prevent the book from just tossing around. Should be padded around entire permitter of book to prevent it bouncing around getting dinged up during shipment. Would have purchased in person at a book store if I had the availability in my area.

Great book, product and box came damaged

I adore all of the Boom Comics Power Rangers comics and I was extremely excited to buy the Year Two collection after just buying the Shattered Grid collection that just came out, but when I received it the book the spine was falling apart. Probably not glued correctly or not glued at all.Probably not the biggest deal as of right now but I know the book won't hold up for long like this.Everything else with the book is fine though

Almost wasn't sure I'd get this one either, ordered it a few months back and Amazon wasn't able to fulfill it. Then saw it on sale again and bought it right away. Just like the Green Ranger book, hold out for it to be for sale at regular price or lower. Also just like the green ranger book, this one is amazing, great quality book, amazing story.

As a childhood fan. These comics are PERFECT for me in my late 20s and people in their early 30s. Mature storytelling, amazing artwork, ADDICTING!

The book looks awesome and great quality but a little worried about reading too much as the hinge might not last too long if used too much. Great story and will probably become a collectible item like the first book

Came in perfect condition and was a fun read as well as a good collection piece with a lot of cool art work in the back.

Just like the first volume, the main story is excellent. Love the artwork and narration. Wasn't crazy about some of the spin offs, but it's great to have anyway.

Love the story and how they reunited all of year 2 in one collectible book!

Great book

I bought the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Year Two Deluxe Edition and I've got the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid Deluxe Edition. I will keep it, but I'm not happy to have to buy a second time the same book.

Actual hard cover of book is slightly damaged. Couldve packaged more carefully. Other than that still good book!