The MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS Comic Universe Comes to a Shocking End

The Conclusion to the Darkest Hour is revealed to be the end of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1 has been revealed to be the big finale of the 30^th anniversary event and the entire story for the comic series. As fans await issue #119, the countdown begins as each installment leads up to a momentous final release. Boom! Studios have also revealed the covers of the final release as Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice conclude the fight. 

MMPR has featured incredible surprises for fans since it began in January 2016. The story was created by Boom! Studios brought back the iconic original team but surprised fans as it deviated from the live-action series by focusing on backstory and plot fillers.

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The power of the comics was brought out to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the franchise, featuring a dimension-crossing storyline called Shattered Grid. Along with many original Rangers and characters, the 30^th anniversary has brought them together once again as the Morphin Grid faces its biggest threat. 

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1 Revealed As The Big Finale for Comic Series 

BOOM! Studios, together with leading toy and game company Hasbro today announced the FINAL issue in the eight-year comic book saga, MMPR: Darkest Hour #1. It all ends here! With the Morphin Grid in peril, the people of Earth are left without the Rangers to protect them.

The ultimate battle against Dark Specter will play out with unexpected consequences, while an unlikely group of rogues, villains, and Rangers make strange company… But even if they win… can they rebuild everything they’ve lost? 

Fan favorite Rangers writer Melissa Flores (Spider-Gwen: Smash), acclaimed artist Simona Di Gianfelice (Firefly: Return to the Earth That Was), and acclaimed colorist Raúl Angulo, weave together a story that fans have been waiting nearly a decade for… delivering an unforgettable finale that everything has been building to! Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice stated the following on the upcoming ending:

“After nearly two years, the Darkest Hour comes to a close. This event has been one of the biggest tasks of my career, but I’ve enjoyed every single, heart-wrenching minute. Although I put our poor Rangers through the ring

– Writer Melissa Flores.  

“I’m really excited to tell this incredible adventure together with Melissa. So far she has kept us in suspense and now she’s ready to surprise us again! Get ready to dive into this final chapter of Darkest Hour! GO GO!”

– Veteran artist, Simona Di Gianfelice. 

This epic, oversized issue will feature a main cover by the iconic Taurin Clarke, alongside a new Dark Grid variant by Björn Barends, a Helmet variant by Goñi Montes, and a top-secret Spoiler variant by Santa Fung, among many others. 

Ahead of this milestone issue, fans can pick up the final issue of the main series, MMPR #122, a week earlier on July 24, 2024. Additionally, fans can look forward to many exciting POWER RANGERS announcements from BOOM! Studios in the coming months, including exciting plans for San Diego Comic-Con. 

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For the series to have a finish line has been completely mind-blowing, but finally, fans will soon see what will happen at the end of this spectacular comic event. After so many years, there has been a whole new expansion on the Morphin Grid as new incredible teams have featured since its debut.

The end perfectly aligns with the possible announcement of the live-action reboot but plans for San Diego Comic-Con could suggest a bigger part for Boom! Studios to play. For now, fans can still enjoy Ranger Academy and The Return series as their stories will continue to feature.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1 will be available in comic shops on July 31, 2024. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play. 

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About Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1

Release Date: July 31, 2024
Written by: Melissa Flores
Artwork: Simona Di Gianfelice
Publisher: Boom! Studios

Synopsis: It all ends here! With the Morphin Grid in peril, the people of Earth are left without the Power Rangers to protect them. The ultimate battle against Dark Specter will play out with unexpected consequences, while an unlikely group of rogues, villains, and Rangers make strange company… But even if they win… can they rebuild everything they’ve lost?

What do you think of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1? Are you shocked by the end of the comic book series? What do you think Boom! Studios will reveal at SDCC 2024? Let us know on social media and keep following The Illuminerdi for more Power Rangers news. 

SOURCE: Boom! Studios 

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