Welcome to an all new edition of the complementary comic book blog to the ODPH podcast: Parlay Points! For this edition, we’re checking on the latest chapter on the “Charge to 100” for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic books for Boom Studios. Mighty Morphin #19 by Mat Groom, Moises Hidalgo, Raul Angulo & Ed Dukeshire continues to gain momentum in its’ first story after “The Eltarian War.” With the Rangers off world on their own adventure, evil forces have moved in on the Earth. What happen next? Let’s check this issue out and see where this story leads us now, shall we?

Mighty Morphin #19 - On Same May 11th
Creative: Mat Groom, Moises Hidalgo, Raul Angulo & Ed Dukeshire (Cover by Inhyuk Lee)
Credit: Boom Studios

*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

With the rangers away finding a new command center, Earth has been left open for some visitors to stop by and stake claim. King Aradon and his forces have shown up to Earth with only the Green & Red Rangers to stop them. Zordon is calling the gameplan to hold steady but Matt (Green Ranger) takes the lead to confront the invaders. Rocky (Red Ranger) has his young siblings with him and can’t break away to assist due to protecting his secret identity. How will this fare for our heroes?

Meanwhile, the rest of the team is in on Leonis in search of another command center. Once the “Oceans’s 11” style plan is made, the team makes their move against King Veiron. The reigning King has all the information they need to acquire their new home but securing said info isn’t going to be easy. Can the team pull off the big score here? And what did Alpha do?! Read the issue and find out.

Groom continues his run on Mighty Morphin with a very solid read. With the two stories happening here, things can easily get lost in the shuffle but at no point did I feel that happened here. Matt & Rocky’s story being Earth’s last line of defense really picked up steam with some excellent action sequences & seeing Zordon make a change in a long time Ranger rule gave it a nice spin. As for the other half, I’m really enjoying the “heist” story (even though it’s against “The Lion King” and for good reason). There’s some fun moments that readers will enjoy with that heading to next issue.

Hidalgo lets loose with the action for this issue with a great sequence involving the Green Ranger making his play against the invaders. Readers will most definitely enjoy those panels. Another standout moment was Vieron’s gala where the rangers make their move. Very cool visuals here and Alpha stole the show! Excellent final page to close the book out on.

Overall, Mighty Morphin #19 continues its’ new direction with a great issue. Excellent storytelling and art will have you invested in the next phase adventures for this team. Make sure to grab your copy at the local Comic Shops this week. You won’t be disappointed!

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MIGHTY MORPHIN #19 (BOOM STUDIOS)

Ken M