Welcome to an all new edition of Parlay Points, the complementary comic book blog to the ODPH podcast! On this edition, we’re continuing to dive into the origin of the Phantom Ranger in this pages of Power Rangers Universe #4 by Nicole Andelfinger, Simone Ragazzoni, Mattia Iacono, & Ed Dukeshire for Boom Studios. The series has been an exciting read thus far that has Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fans talking about this mysterious character. After last issue’s events, our heroes are not faring too well. Let’s jump in and see what’s the latest events in this book, shall we?

Power Rangers Universe #4 - On Sale March 23rd
Creative: Nicole Andelfinger, Simone Ragazzoni, Mattia Iacono, & Ed Dukeshire (Cover: Dan Mora)
Credit: Boom Studios

*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

After the events of last issue, Our young heroes are facing a scary dilemma. The powers they tapped into the Morphin Grid for might actually be killing them. It’s not a healthy move to absorb all that energy as they did. It’s a sacrifice that they had to make but now the situation becomes a race against time. Meanwhile, The general hears of how there’sa “Guardian” with a “Suit” & opts to pay a visit….with an ultimatum. After a layer of the Morphanaut’s emotions are revealed, a move is made that could change to course of action involved. Readers will leave this book very happy with a final series of pages that might tip the hand of how things could be ending in this story.

Andelfinger has the story moving in the right direction with this issue. The story focuses a lot on the Phantom Ranger and his emotions about what is going on with the young heroes. Meanwhile, we did get to see hints of a connection from the Morphinaut to the antagonist in this story. Andelfinger is setting this up very well as I’m guessing there will be a major connection between both to be revealed soon. . Pacing was great overall. There was also a great fan moment to close this issue out.

Ragazzoni crafted some great action sequences in this book. When the Rangers had their action in this issue, it felt like a big moment that was jumping off the page. Readers will be very excited to see the final pages as well. Even the quiet moments with the Morphinaut and Ori was a nice change of pace moment that set up a lot for later in this issue. There’s a lot to enjoy from this issue.

Overall, Power Rangers Universe #4 continues on the great story of the mysterious Phantom Ranger. Great story and art this issue with a moment at the end Mighty Morphin Power Ranger fans will be excited to see. Check it out at your LCS this week.

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POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #4 (BOOM STUDIOS)

Ken M