Welcome to an all new edition of Parlay Points, the complementary comic book blog to the ODPH podcast! For this edition, we’re on the charge to 100 with the continuation of the emotional closings of the last two Mighty Morphin Power Rangers books by Boom Studios. On top of the comics, it was also announced that both Ryan Parrott and Mat Groom will be stepping away from the books at the end of issue #100 in September. They are currently setting up some powerful impacts before leaving and the latest MMPR issue is no exception. Power Rangers #20 (Legacy #95) by Parrott, Marco Renna, Walter Baiamonte, Sharon Marino, Sara Antonellini and Ed Dukeshire delivers an impactful and somber moment for one Ranger in particular. Let’s not delay and break this issue down, shall we?

Power Rangers #20 (Legacy #95) - On Sale June 15th
Creative: Ryan Parrott, Marco Renna, Walter Baiamonte, Sharon Marino, Sara Antonellini and Ed Dukeshire Cover by Guillaume Martinez
Credit: Boom Studios

*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

The announcement of Jason’s mother passing away was the final pages of both MMPR books last issues hit readers very hard. Power Rangers #20 jumps in to the remembrance of Ann Christine Scott & how Jason and his family deal with this tragedy at Angel Grove. Readers will see many emotions go thru the ranger this issue. There are many strongly felt sequences throughout this issue to drive that point home. Issues like this illustrate that even with all the powers a superhero can have, nothing can prep them for when tragedy strikes.

Meanwhile On Safehaven, Andros remains with the team after their mission on KO-35. He is interrogating a Xurix, who has information that he needs. As we witnessed last issue, Andros might not be revealing all his motives to the rangers. There are glimpses of that for this issue to put it mildly. Where this part of the story goes escalates very quickly to where this ending for this issue will have readers very anxious. That final page should generate some chatter after reading it.

Parrott takes readers thru many stages of emotional grieving in these pages. This issue is very well done in showcasing Jason’s handling of losing his mother. There is much that readers will see and can find relatable if they have ever lost a parent. The stages of grief really come thru the pages of this book, Take nothing away from the other points of the comic with Andros and the others, but readers will be talking about how Jason’s story is hitting them. It goes to show how great of a writer Parrott is to bring out all these feelings in the reading audience.

The impression made by Jason’s story is equally felt in the art of the book. Renna brings out everything going on inside Jason during this issue. There are multiple points throughout this issue that exemplify that. Those panels are connecting exactly as expected. Granted readers will be more focused on Jason’s story, but the work in creating Andros’s time in the book shouldn’t be ignored. Figuring out his endgame will be something special for the reader, especially factoring in that final page cliffhanger.

Overall, Power Rangers #20 packs an emotional impact with bringing Jason’s grief to to forefront after losing his mother. Parrott and Renna deliver on a heartbreaking journey while balancing out some tension building set-up with Andros. Highly recommended at the LCS so make sure you get your copies ASAP!

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POWER RANGERS #20 (Legacy #95 - BOOM STUDIOS)

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