''Power Rangers Prime'' is an ongoing

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series written by Melissa Flores, with art by Michael Yg and Fabi Marques. The series debuted on November 13, 2024, being published by

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'' franchise, the series is set in a

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continuity from the previous ''Power Rangers'' comics (2016–2024), which has been expanded into the Saban Universe.

Publication history

Background

Since 2016 to 2024,

published a ''Power Rangers'' comic book continuity, which featured events like " Shattered Grid", "

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", " Unlimited Power/The Eltarian War", and "Charge to 100!", concluding with the '' Recharged/Darkest Hour'' crossover storyline.

Development

In August 2024, it was announced that a new series dubbed ''Power Rangers Prime'' would debut in November later that year. The series, written by Melissa Flores and illustrated by Michael Yg, will serve as a

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to Boom!'s comic continuity.

Setting

''Power Rangers Prime'' is set in a new timeline forged in the aftermath of the '' Recharged/Darkest Hour" storyline. * In this timeline, Earth was invaded by the Beast Brigade, which defeated the Power Rangers until the Eltarian Army came. * The Eltarians decided to colonize Earth, sharing its technology with humans, but viewed all Rangers as a threat. * Lauren Shiba is one of the last Rangers standing, being on the run from the Eltarian police force. * Other heroes like the

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are still active. * Lauren is found by Markon Zhao, a human/Aquitarian hybrid, and Jun, an Eltarian, who live on Earth as schoolmates. * Rita Repulsa freed from her slumber on Earth. * As Lauren tries to escape from the Eltarians, Rita begins questioning the new reality on Earth, leading them both to found a new team of Power Rangers.

Characters

Original

* Markon "Mark" Zhao, a human/Aquitarian hybrid * Janessa, an admiral working for the Earth Security Taskforce * Jun, an Eltarian * Valentina, a human

Returning

List of publications

Ongoing series

Limited series

One-shot

Collected editions

Reception

The debut issue received positive reviews.

References

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