First Appearance of the Ninja Rangers & Turtle Rangers in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4

BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. and in partnership with IDW and Nickelodeon, is proud to reveal artist Simone di Meo’s character designs for Zack, Kimberly, Jason, Trini, and Billy as Ninja Rangers and Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, Leonardo, and April O’Neil as Power Rangers in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #4, the latest issue of the highly acclaimed all-new five-issue limited series event!   

Written by Ryan Parrott (Power Rangers: Necessary Evil), illustrated by Simone di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Venom Annual), colored by Walter Baiamonte (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and lettered by Ed Dukeshire (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fight - and team up with - the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.   

It’s the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as you’ve never seen them before vs Green Ranger Shredder! Will both teams be enough to stop the head of the Foot Clan as he wields the awesome power of the Dragon Shield and the Morphin Grid for evil? And what’s Rita Repulsa up to as the mighty battle rages on?   

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #4 (OF 5) features a main cover by Dan Mora (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Once & Future), with Turtle Ranger Helmet variant covers by Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and more!  

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #4 will be available on March 18, 2020 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Madefire.  

Softcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, SABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS, and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios, including original graphic novels such as Saban’s Power Rangers: The Psycho Path, are available everywhere books are sold.   

IDW's extensive library of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles graphic novels – new stories tied into the Rise of the TMNT cartoon, remastered Eastman & Laird classics, IDW's critically-acclaimed ongoing saga (now approaching its landmark 100th issue and available as the TMNT: The IDW Collection), and more – are available now at comic book shops and booksellers everywhere.

BOOM! Studios Announces Black and White Limited Edition of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1

BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. and in partnership with IDW and Nickelodeon, announced today the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1 BLACK AND WHITE LIMITED EDITION, a brand new black & white edition of the acclaimed limited series debut written by Ryan Parrott (Power Rangers: Necessary Evil), illustrated by Simone di Meo (Venom Annual), and lettered by Ed Dukeshire (The Red Mother).  

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1 BLACK AND WHITE LIMITED EDITION features a black and white variant of Dan Mora’s main cover art and Simone di Meo’s stunning original line art laid out in contrasting shades of black and white, available exclusively in select comic book stores on January 29, 2020. Fans should inquire with their local comic store for details on availability.

The Power Rangers arrive in New York City to find Tommy Oliver - AKA The Mighty Morphin Green Ranger - but soon discover he's joined forces with the villainous Shredder and the Foot Clan! As the Rangers are sent reeling by this betrayal, they're confronted by another (fr)enemy - the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Can these heroes find a way to work together to defeat the bad guys and save the world from total destruction?!  

“The enthusiasm and support for this series has been so overwhelming that we decided to commemorate it with a unique item to celebrate the launch," said Filip Sablik, President, Sales and Marketing, BOOM! Studios. “When you pick up this exclusive and limited black and white edition, which harkens back to the black and white indie explosion of the Eighties that birthed TMNT, you’ll get an unfiltered view of Simone di Meo’s incredible action and dynamic art! It’s a truly one-of-a-kind experience for fans and something we’ve never done before.”

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; Abbott by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; Bury the Lede by Gaby Dunn and Claire Roe; Klaus by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora; and Folklords by Matt Kindt and Matt Smith. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Joss Whedon’s Firefly from Greg Pak and Dan McDaid; Buffy the Vampire Slayer from Jordie Bellaire and David López; Angel from Bryan Edward Hill and Gleb Melnikov; and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Ryan Parrott and Daniele Di Nicuolo.  

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1 FIRST PRINTING is available for sale now exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Madefire.

Softcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, SABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS, and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios, including original graphic novels such as the upcoming Saban’s Power Rangers: The Psycho Path, are available everywhere books are sold.   

IDW's extensive library of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles graphic novels – new stories tied into the Rise of the TMNT cartoon, remastered Eastman & Laird classics, IDW's critically-acclaimed ongoing saga (now approaching its landmark 100th issue and available as the TMNT: The IDW Collection), and more – are available now at comic book shops and booksellers everywhere.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet For First Time in New Event Series From BOOM! Studios

BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. and in partnership with IDW and Nickelodeon, announced an all-new five-issue limited series event -  MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES! Written by Ryan Parrott (Power Rangers: Necessary Evil) and illustrated by Simone di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Venom Annual), the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fight - and maybe team up with - the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the first time in comic book history beginning December 2019.  

The Power Rangers arrive in New York City to find Tommy Oliver - AKA The Mighty Morphin Green Ranger - but soon discover he's joined forces with the villainous Shredder and the Foot Clan! As the Rangers are sent reeling by this betrayal, they're confronted by another (fr)enemy - the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Can these heroes find a way to work together to defeat the bad guys and save the world from total destruction?!  

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1 (OF 5) features a main cover by Dan Mora (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Once & Future), with Turtle Ranger Helmet variant covers by Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and more!  

New York Times bestselling author Ryan Parrott was one of the key architects of the landmark Power Rangers: Shattered Grid comic book event and currently writes both Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers at BOOM! Studios, along with creator-owned projects Volition and Oberon for Aftershock Comics.  

"Honestly, I'm pretty certain keeping this project a secret has taken years off my life. These two iconic franchises were my TV parents, each teaching me valuable life lessons thirty minutes at a time. The Power Rangers and the Ninja Turtles are too insanely awesome not to bring together. I mean, they're both color-coded teenage martial artists who fight monsters! It just makes too much sense!" said writer Ryan Parrott. "A huge thank you to Hasbro and Nickelodeon for letting me play with so many of their wonderful toys, as it is truly an honor to be a part of such an exciting crossover. I'm the luckiest kid in the world, and I cannot wait for you all to see what we've been putting together."  

Simone di Meo is a comic book artist from Italy. He has recently worked as the artist on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for BOOM! Studios and Venom Annual #1, Immortal Hulk: The Best Defense, and Old Man Logan Annual for Marvel Entertainment.  

"It’s an honor to be able to work on this amazing project. I'm very happy to be a part of this, one of the crossovers I've been waiting for since I was a kid,” said artist Simone di Meo. “Drawing these two teams together is a dream come true!"  

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 26 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its milestone anniversary year with the 26th season, Power Rangers Beast Morphers currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.    

“No one could possibly love the Power Rangers or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles more than the creative team at the helm of this epic event! Which means they’ve got every dream team up scenario you can think of jam-packed into the pages of every issue.” said Dafna Pleban, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Monsters will grow. Shells will get kicked. And that thing you’re really hoping we’ll do? Yeah, that’s in here, too.”  

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1  will be available on December 4, 2019 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.    

Softcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, SABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS, and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios, including original graphic novels such as the upcoming Saban’s Power Rangers: The Psycho Path, are available everywhere books are sold.   

IDW's extensive library of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles graphic novels – new stories tied into the Rise of the TMNT cartoon, remastered Eastman & Laird classics, IDW's critically-acclaimed ongoing saga (now approaching its landmark 100th issue and available as the TMNT: The IDW Collection), and more – are available now at comic book shops and booksellers everywhere.

iVERSE Media Announces Graphic Novel Rentals In Comics Plus 8.0

iVerse Media announced the release of ComicsPLUS 8.0, a revolutionary new digital comics app for iOS 8 with a variety of new features including, for the first time ever, the ability to rent graphic novels.

"When designing ComicsPLUS 8.0, it was very important for us to find new ways for potential fans to explore the world of digital comics," said iVerse Media CEO, Michael Murphey, "With Graphic Novel Rentals readers can get a complete story at a very low price, making it easier than ever to experience digital comics, and discover new favorite series."

Graphic Novels can be rented in the ComicsPLUS 8.0 app for iOS 8 for $1.99 for 24 hours, $2.99 for 48 hours, and $3.99 for 120 hours, and can be downloaded for offline reading on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, making it easy to enjoy the books without having to worry about being connected to the Internet. Â

At launch graphic novels from Archie Comics, IDW Publishing, and Valiant Entertainment will be available for rent, with several additional publishers being added in the coming weeks.

"Our launch line-up is incredible, with something for every age, whether you're a movie fan, a horror fan, a superhero fan, or even if you're looking for something great for the kids to read on the Thanksgiving trip this week, there are options for everyone," Mr. Murphey continued.

Titles Available at launch (listed alphabetically) include:

Archie Comics 

Afterlife with Archie Vol. 1, Archie Christmas Classics, Archie Meets Glee, The Best of Archie Comics Book 1, Sabrina: Animated, The Fox: Freak Magnet and The Best of Josie and the PussycatsÂ

IDW Publishing 

Ghostbusters Vol 1, Locke & Key Vol 1, The Maxx: Maxximized Vol 1, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Vol 1, Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Vol 1, Transformers: Robots in Disguise Vol 1, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures Vol 1

Valiant Entertainment 

Archer & Armstrong Vol 1: The Michelangelo Code, Bloodshot Vol 1: Setting the World on Fire, Eternal Warrior Vol 1: Sword of the Wild. Harbinger Vol 1: Omega Rising, Quantum and Woody Vol. 1: The World's Worst Superhero Team, Shadowman Vol 1: Birth Rites, Unity Vol 1: To Kill A King, and X-O Manowar Vol 1: By the Sword

ComicsPLUS 8.0 is available now in the iTunes App Store.

Star Trek Meets Planet Of The Apes!

IDW Publishing Partners With BOOM! Studios For Epic Crossover

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to “mind-meld” with a sentient ape? Or wanted to see a Klingon on horseback, brandishing a rifle? Readers will soon have a chance to peek into just such an alternate future, as IDW Publishing partners with BOOM! Studios for the crossover event of the year: Star Trek/Planet of the Apes.

IDW will publish the crossover, which will mark the first time BOOM! Studios has partnered with another publisher on a series. Together they will bring Star Trek, licensed by CBS Consumer Products, and 20th Century Fox’s Planet of the Apes together in a way that is sure to delight existing fans and make new ones. The series will pair the original U.S.S. Enterprise crew with Taylor, Nova and the cast from the original Planet of the Apes film.

“Planet of the Apes and Star Trek are groundbreaking science-fiction properties and both deal with many of the same social issues and themes,” says Greg Goldstein IDW President & Chief Operating Officer. “A crossover between the two is a natural and long overdue.”

“Before I could read comic books as a child, I could watch science fiction on my television. My dad used to wake me up way past my bedtime to watch Star Trek in syndication—it came on after the nightly news—and I took a Planet of the Apes lunchbox with me to kindergarten every day,” says BOOM! Studios Founder and CEO Ross Richie. “Suffice to say, teaming up these two titans of science fiction on the page in a way that they probably will never meet each other on the silver screen is a huge moment for me personally and emotionally.”

The creative team will be a mix of proven experience and new blood with scripts by beloved Star Trekscribes Scott and David Tipton (Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation 2) and interior art and covers by the British newcomer Rachael Stott.

“With the Klingons secretly backing a renegade gorilla general in a coup for control of Ape City, Captain Kirk finds himself in the uncomfortable position of having to help out Dr. Zaius' orangutans,” explains David Tipton. “Taylor won't be happy with that!”

“What an epic pairing! I'm so excited to see Taylor, Kirk...and those damned dirty apes...in our upcoming comic,” says IDW editor Sarah Gaydos, “We're eager to team up these exciting creative forces to bring this to life.”  
 

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Official Locke & Key Trailer Hits The Web

The trailer for Locke & Key has popped up online and it looks awesome. Unfortunately, FOX passed on it, so we won't be seeing the Locke family on our TV screens next season. The pilot was given a screening at this years Comic-Con if you were lucky enough to be there. Those of us that weren't are just going to have to settle for the trailer or wait until the full pilot drops online (if we're lucky). Check out the trailer below:

IDW Releases Issue #2 OF Alan Robert's "Crawl To Me" Today!

"From the very first page of Crawl to Me #2 I had goose bumps... Alan Robert has a firm grip on what makes a horror comic great. There’s a grotesque beauty to the horror’s visuals that is very, very rare in the horror genre (including comics, novels, and films)." - Giant Fire Breathing Robot

Today marks the release of issue #2 of Crawl to Me, a four part mini-series created by Alan Robert (bestknown for being the bassist and creative force behind the respected hard rock group, Life of Agony) and published by IDW Publishing (30 Days of Night, Locke and Key, Zombies Vs. Robots). Fans can pick up issue #2, as well as issue #1 by visiting their local comic shop and/or purchasing it online here:
http://www.fpnyc.com/Crawl-To-Me-%232-%28of-4%29/DCD445299/94050/

Boasting three unique covers per issue with contributing artists such as Silent Hill: Past Life painter, Menton J. Matthews III and UK illustrator, David Lupton and Robert, Crawl to Me takes place in an isolated country town during the frigid winter months. The story centers on a young family as they cope with a series of disturbing events that force them to question their relationship, their faith and their very existence. When husband and wife, Ryan and Jessica, move into their first home together, strange things begin to occur. Half-eaten animals and other remains are found inside the basement’s crawl space. Their family dog disappears within the house. Distant voices are heard from beneath the floorboards. The couple begins to think that an evil entity is living inside their walls. Nothing can prepare them for what they’ll discover, but Ryan and Jessica soon realize that they must set aside all they believe to be true, in order to face their inevitable reality.
 

In related news, Robert has teamed up with Guitar World and the good folks at Dean Guitars to present the ultimate giveaway: One lucky winner will receive a one-of-a-kind Dean Deceiver X complete with custom Crawl to Me graphics! Go here for a chance to win:
http://www.guitarworld.com/crawl-to-me-dean-deceiver-giveaway

Also, for all you tattoo fans, be sure to check out Robert’s feature in the October issue of Tattoo Magazine on stands now!

Enter Fangoria Magazine's Unleash Your Inner Demon Contest

In honor of the July 13th debut of Alan Robert's new series, Crawl To Me from IDW, Fangoria Magazine is holding one hell of a contest (no purchase necessary!). From now until August 1st, 5 p.m. you can enter to win an awesome prize package that includes a one year subscription to Fangoria Magazine AND a one-of-a-kind Crawl To Me ArtGuitar Riffmaster Rock Band/Guitar Hero controller with its own coffin case!

Enter here: Crawl To Me Contest