In Edge of Darkness, the Phantom Ranger is asked by Zordon to look into the destruction of the planet Hartunia - after the Empyreals destroyed the planet in the latest issue of Power Rangers.
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An entertaining side story that adds to the franchise's lore, Edge of Darkness is a gorgeously drawn adventure that will engage fans of BOOM's ongoing series and draw in readers unfamiliar with the Power Rangers universe. Written by Frank Gogol and with artwork by Simone Ragazzoni, Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness #1 follows the mysterious Phantom Ranger from Power Rangers: Turbo. Recent series developments have included the introduction of Power Rangers in Space villains Dark Specter, Astronema and Ecliptor and the development of a new team of comics-only Rangers. Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness #1 is available now wherever comics are sold.Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness Delivers Revelatory Heart Writer Frank Gogol Artist Simone Ragazzoni Letterer Ed Dukeshire Cover Artist Dan Mora Publisher BOOM! Studios Price 7.99 Release Date Colorist Igor MontiīOOM! Studios is taking an ambitious approach to its Power Rangers license, expanding from a straightforward adaptation to a full-fledged line of books that are dedicated to expanding the Power Rangers universe. Anyone who is a fan of the Zordon Era of Power Rangers, or wants to know what exactly the deal is with the Phantom Ranger, should check it out. Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness #1 expands upon the origins of several characters in the Power Rangers mythos, hinting at a larger story to unfold in the main Power Rangers titles. It gets even worse when their leader gets a massive power-up that gives him an edge over the Phantom Ranger. The Phantom Ranger first springs into action against the Tengu, using his cloaking ability to render himself virtually invisible and his twin blasters to gun them down (and thanks to Monti and del Grosso, it actually LOOKS like he’s invisible, which is a neat touch.) The Tengu themselves are utterly terrifying, with their wrinkled beaks and blood-red eyes Dukeshire adds to the horror by placing jagged purple “CAW!” noises whenever they take flight. Ragazzoni and the colorists also knock the fight scenes out of the park. Combined with Monti and del Grosso’s rich colors, these backgrounds only add to the vastness of the Power Rangers universe. The Phantom Ranger’s ship is a vast yet coldly sterile environment, which aligns with its pilot’s personality.
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The planet the Phantom Ranger finds Fienna and Rita on is full of lush and multicolored vegetation. In Edge of Darkness, Ragazzoni pushes his art to the next level, especially when it comes to the environment. Gogol is joined by Ragazzoni, who previously illustrated another Rangers tale in Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn. I love that Gogol is willing to tackle other elements of Power Rangers lore in this one-shot it helps the comic book universe feel more expansive and full of possibilities. And Dark Specter continues to play a role as the greatest evil in the universe-a role that he would more than live up to in Power Rangers In Space. Power Rangers fans will undoubtedly know that Rita is in for a darker destiny, yet it’s still refreshing to see a younger version of herself who hasn’t lost her innocence. This serves as a contrast to Fienna and Rita, who work to keep their mysterious protector alive after he suffers a near-fatal wound. Gogol also writes the Phantom Ranger as doggedly determined to complete the missions that Zordon gives him he doesn’t care if he dies in the process. In Edge of Darkness, that origin is finally revealed, and while I personally never expected it, it honestly makes a lot of sense.
The Phantom Ranger has been shrouded in mystery ever since his first appearance on Power Rangers Turbo, with fans speculating about his true identity over the years. In the same vein as Power Rangers Unlimited: Heir To Darkness, Edge of Darkness focuses on another corner of the Power Rangers mythos, namely the Phantom Ranger. The Tengu cult is in the service of Fienna’s husband, Master Vile, who seeks to use Rita as a portal to summon the dreaded Dark Specter from his home dimension. Years ago, the mysterious Phantom Ranger was sent on a rescue mission by Zordon to save the sorceress Lady Fienna and her daughter Rita from a mad cult of Tengu warriors. Power Rangers Unlimited: Edge of Darkness #1 is written by Frank Gogol, illustrated by Simone Ragazzoni, colored by Igor Monti with assistance by Sabrina del Grosso, and lettered by Ed Dukeshire.
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