Welcome to an all new edition if Parlay Points, the complementary comic book blog to the ODPH podcast! On this edition, we’re continuing to dive into one of the most mysterious characters in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers universe: The Phantom Ranger! Power Rangers Universe #3 by Nicole Andelfinger, Simone Ragazzoni, Mattia Iacono & Ed Dukeshire for Boom Studios has been a fun trip deep-diving into this characters back story. Where does the latest issue take readers now? Let’s jump in and find out, shall we?

Power Rangers Universe #3 - On Sale February 23rd
Creative: Nicole Andelfinger, Simone Ragazzoni, Mattia Iacono & Ed Dukeshire (Cover: Dan Mora)
Credit: Boom Studios

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This issue kicks off with our young heroes in full Mighty Morphin mode fending off evil invaders. The action is fast paced & doesn’t disappoint. Fighting the forces of the Dark Spector is not without cost. Their powers seem to be weakening after the battle. There’s only one person who might know how to stop this from happening: The Phantom Ranger. He explains some possibilities of theories that might work but as with science, nothing is guaranteed. All roads seem to be leading to the Morphin Grid.

Dark Spector makes plans ofr the grid as well. He sends his forces out & readers have another big battle on their hands. There is plenty of action to go around but at the issue’s end, there is an interesting cliffhanger to raise some questions going into next issue.

Andelfinger presents a lot of action in this issue. No complaints for that. With our young heroes in their new power suits, this was a solid way to showcase their capabilities along with pushing some limits as well. There wasn’t as much story building here persay, but there is more than enough action sequences to make up for it. This was a different feel for the series thus far & one I personally didn’t mind.

Ragazzoni showcased some great action pages in this book. Great use of 2 page spreads. Seeing the rangers finally let loose was very cool to see. Readers will definitely enjoy the latter half of the book with an excellent showcase of a certain weapon that changes the tide of the battle. There are a lot of great visuals to be found in this issue that gives this series a very unique feel.

Power Rangers Universe #3 was a very action filled issue. With the young heroes now in full Ranger mode, it added a new dynamic to this series. It was a fun issue that is worth checking out next time you hit your LCS this week.

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POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #3 (BOOM STUDIOS)

Ken M