Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 44

NECESSARY EVIL continues as the Omega Rangers return to Earth and meet the Power Rangers for the first time! But if they want to defeat Lord Zedd together, Jason, Trini and Zack will have to keep their identities a secret from their friends! Features the first appearance of the Omega Ranger Zords!

A shocking traitor is revealed as the all-new OMEGA RANGERS—Jason, Zack and Trini—must turn to the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS to face the threat they never expected! But even as old friends and new allies join forces, can they put aside their mistrust to defeat an enemy with a mission to destroy EVERY Power Ranger in existence? New York Times bestselling author Ryan Parrott and artist Daniele Di Nicuolo deliver the next jaw-dropping chapter of the Power Rangers: Necessary Evil epic event that changes everything you thought you knew about the Power Rangers! Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #44-47.

NECESSARY EVIL IS HERE AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME! Following the reality-bending events of Shattered Grid, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers must contend with the fallout from their war with Lord Drakkon including new teammates, mysterious allies, and terrifying new threats. Tommy must prove he’s worthy of the mantle of the White Ranger as the true origin of this popular character is revealed. Meanwhile, Jason, Trini, and Zack are called upon to assume new mantles as the Omega Rangers and must choose between their friends and their mission. And even though the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are torn apart, they must defend Angel Grove from the greatest threat they’ve ever faced – the dreaded Lord Zedd! The writing duo of New York Times bestseller Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and the GLAAD Award-nominated Sina Grace (Iceman) join artists Daniele di Nicuolo (Seven Secrets), Francesco Mortarino (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Daniel Bayliss (Firefly), and Eduardo Francisco (Adventures of Superman) to present the first half of the Necessary Evil Power Rangers event! Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #40-47, Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers #21-28, and an all-new short story.

A landmark celebratory special featuring 5 brand new stories paying homage to the legacy of Rangers with stories by Ryan Parrott (Rogue Sun), Mat Groom (Inferno Girl Red), the original Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger Amy Jo Johnson and Matt Hotson (Titans), and young adult author Maria Ingrande Mora (Fragile Remedy), along with current Mighty Morphin Power Rangers superstar scribe Melissa Flores! Joining the celebration are returning fan-favorite Power Rangers artists including Hendry Prasteya, Eleonora Carlini, and Marco Renna! Between a spotlight on Ernie in Angel Grove, Alpha 5’s struggle to find his true purpose, a mind-bending “What If?” story about Tommy’s powers which introduces an all-new alternate universe, an additional tale about his marriage to Kat, and a deeper look at the Ranger Academy, this anniversary issue is truly packed full of content worthy of the 30-year legacy. Along with 40 pages of brand new morphinominal material, celebrate 30 years of Power Rangers with an additional 24 pages of classic material that fans new and old will be delighted to experience!

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers & the Omega Rangers—along with surprise new allies—versus The Anointed in the conclusion to Necessary Evil! Everything has been leading to the shocking return of a fan favorite character so big that we needed a last page gatefold to contain it! But what does it mean now that [SPOILER] is back?

Lord Zedd has released his greatest creation yet—the ALL NEW DARK RANGERS; Baboo, Goldar, Squat, Finster and Rita Repulsa, powered by the Green Chaos Crystal, against the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! What is the full extent of Lord Zedd’s master plan?

NECESSARY EVIL continues as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers finally come face to face with the Mastermind behind all of their recent problems—the evil Lord Zedd. Meanwhile, the newly launched Omega Power Ranger team is stranded on an unfamiliar planet with no hope of getting home!

The Power Rangers are outnumbered! Even with THE OMEGA RANGERS and the POWER RANGERS reunited again, the Anointed have them surrounded. Will the arrival of an old friend—and an older enemy—turn the tide in this battle?