Mighty Morphin’ #18 by Mat Groom and Moises Hidalgo (Boom Studios)

Welcome to an all new edition of Parlay Points, the complimentary comic book blog to the ODPH podcast! For this edition, we’re checking out the latest installment from the new creative team on Mighty Morphin from Boom Studios. Mighty Morphin’ #18 by Mat Groom, Moises Hidalgo, Raul Angulo and Ed Dukeshire continue the new stat quo from the fallout from the Eltarian War saga. What’s the new course of action for the Mighty Morphin team? Let’s jump into this issue and see, shall we?

Mighty Morphin’ #18 - On Sale April 13th
Creative: Mat Groom, Moises Hidalgo, Raul Angulo and Ed Dukeshire (Cover: Inhyuk Lee)
Credit: Boom Studios

*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

The team is in search of a new command center since their original one fell in the Eltarian War. last issue, Zordon made mention of finding a possible replacement plan and the team was off, leaving Earth in the hands of Rocky for protection. This issue jumps in where Zordon and co. are about ready to start the early stages of the command heist, but not everyone is happy to be here.

Meanwhile on Aegus V, the rangers are investigating a possible replacement center, but not everything is that easy (esp. when the base is under water). They are greeted by some inhabitants on that planet who don’t exactly rollout the welcome mat. What happens from here becomes an interesting turn of events for our team. There also are some intriguing exchanges between some of the team as well. The issue closes with a new player entering the field with a dramatic entrance. It’s a great set-up for next issue.

Groom continues to build on an interesting plot in the first story arc of his run. Trying to replace the command center is one that readers shouldn’t be expecting to be finished with one issue. Factor in that the universe as a whole is still reeling from the effects of the Eltarian War and our heroes have much to overcome. One big point of this issue is the interaction between most of the team. Zordon’s talks with the Green Ranger and Grace stood out plus Aisha and Billy’s chat feels more foreshadowing than originally planned. Very good avenues to take some stories down the road.

Hidalgo does a great job with art duties on this book. His depiction of the world of Aegus V was a nice treat for readers. Doing as much space travel as the team is doing, the new worlds the rangers are stopping by need to stand out. This issue showcases that easily. Take nothing away from the 2 page spread of how the makeshift center is looking. That was a great panel. Overall, solid job with this issue.

Overall, Mighty Morphin’ #18 continues to keep pushing the book’s new mission moving forward. This issue has excellent storytelling and art that will have readers fully invested in what this new phase is going to be. There is a fair share of set-up work, but never a bad thing to where I think the story is going. Keep an eye out for this book on the shelves of your Local Comic Shop.

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MIGHTY MORPHIN' #18 (BOOM STUDIOS)

Ken M