Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return

This article is about a/an comic book series in the Power Rangers comic sub-franchise by Boom! Studios.

For the Power Rangers Mystic Force episode, see The Return.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return is a four-issue comic book limited series published by BOOM! Studios and written by the original Pink Ranger Amy Jo Johnson and Matt Hotson.^[1] The series commemorates the 30th anniversary of Power Rangers.

The Return made its debut in Re-Imagine, a prelude story featured in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Comic Special in August 2023. A Kickstarter was launched ahead of the release of Issue 1 on February 7, 2024.^[2]

The campaign achieved its target fund goal in just 45 minutes and so Boom! Studios introduced a series of stretch goals for the remainder of the crowdfund, including 500 hardcover copies of the complete comic autographed by Amy Jo Johnson and exclusive collectibles. The Kickstarter ended on December 12, 2023 with over $594,000 raised, being $6,000 shy of its second to last $600,000 stretch goal. It was unlocked after they extended it to their pre-order store, adding 16 pages of behind-the-scenes content and an expanded cover gallery to all versions of the collected edition.^[3]

Synopsis[]

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS- THE RETURN - Coming February 2024-2

Twenty-two years after the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers disbanded following their greatest triumph—and an unthinkable tragedy.

Now, with the rogue Red Ranger missing in action, the former friends must reunite to find their old ally… and face a new threat.

As a shocking villain attacks from the shadows, the former heroes confront a secret from their past which will determine the fate—and the future—of the Power Rangers!

Written by actress, screenwriter, and director Amy Jo Johnson, the original Pink Ranger herself, along with rising star co-writer Matt Hotson, and illustrated by renowned artist Nico Leon (Spider-Man, Catwoman), this stellar team creates something never before seen in the Power Rangers universe—in TV or comics!^[4][5]

Characters[]

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers[]

Main article: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (The Return)

Allies[]

• Zordon
• Alpha 5
• Bulk
• Skull
• Ernie

Villains[]

Main article: Evil Space Aliens (The Return)

• Rita Repulsa
• Lord Zedd
• Selena Repulsa
• Finster
• Goldar
• Scorpina
• Squatt
• Baboo
• Putty Patrollers
• Z Putty Patrollers

Arsenal[]

Morphers[]

• Power Morphers

Multi-Use Devices[]

• Power Coins
  • Power Crystals

Communication Devices[]

• Wrist Communicators

Sidearms[]

• Blade Blaster

Individual Weapons & Team Blaster[]

• Power Blaster/Power Weapons ◆◆◆◆◆
  • Power Sword ◆
  • Power Axe ◆
  • Power Lance ◆
  • Power Daggers ◆
  • Power Bow ◆
• Dragon Dagger ◆
• Saba ◆
• Magic Wand ◆

Power Ups[]

• Dragon Shield ◆

Zords[]

Legend:◆ piloted zord

Dinozord System[]

• Megazord (Dinozords) ◆◆◆◆◆
  • Pterodactyl Dinozord ◆

Thunderzord System[]

• White Tigerzord / White Tigerzord: Warrior Mode ◆

Issues[]

Image	Issue No.	Release Date
	Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return Issue 1	February 7, 2024
	Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return Issue 2	March 13, 2024
	Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return Issue 3	April 10, 2024
	Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return Issue 4	May 29, 2024

Specials[]

Image	Issue No.	Release Date
	Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Comic Special	August 30, 2023

Deluxe Edition[]

The Deluxe Collections are hardcover compilations of the issues of the comic book series which also feature bonus content for readers such as exclusive original stories contained within its pages. Due to their limited quantity and oversized nature, they are a little more expensive than the standard printed volume collections and highly sought after by fans.

Image	Issues collected	Exclusive Stories	Release Date	ISBN
	Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Pink Ranger Deluxe Edition MMPR: Pink 1-6, MMPR: The Return: 1-4, Re-Imagine	TBD	July 29, 2025	979-8892153690

Staff[]

Notes[]

• The title of the series and a first look at concept art by Dan Mora was revealed during a BOOM! Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.^[6]
• Amy Jo Johnson and David Yost did live readings of all four issues of MMPR: The Return on social media, reprising their roles as Kimberly and Billy. ^{[7][8][9][10]}

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