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Comic Book Review - Power Rangers #3

Rob Lake reviews Power Rangers #3...


Things are looking bleak for the Omega Rangers. Their ship is stranded powerless in deep space and the Horrid are running amok throughout. With no backup, and Drakkon seemingly betraying the Rangers to the Horrid. It seems all hope is lost. Or is it?

Much like it's Mighty Morphin counterpart, Power Rangers has been a blast so far. With the opening issue seeing the Omega Rangers apparent betrayal of Zordon by freeing Drakkon from his prison, has now skyrocketed into a Power Ranger sci-fi horror. Power Rangers #2 had the Omega Rangers scurrying around their powerless spaceship whilst the Horrid stalked its halls. Then with Drakkon being Drakkon, the supervillain seems to side with the Horrid. 

This is what makes Drakkon quite the character. Ryan Parrott doesn't give us much when it comes to Drakkon's intentions with the Horrid. Is he taking the opportunity to betray the Rangers? Or is he playing the Horrid at their own game? We don't quite know and that's what makes Power Rangers such a good read, and Drakkon a character that's still got a a lot left to reveal. One thing I do like is how Parrott has been writing Trini. The former Yellor Ranger has really grown in recent times. She's got an element of sass to her now, which does lead to some great elements, especially when Drakkon is involved. 

We still get the sci-fi horror theme from issue #2 as both the Rangers and Drakkon contend with the Horrid. As Jason, Trini, Zack and Xi put their desperate plan into action, Drakkon does the same. Both Francisco Mortarino and Raul Angulo bring some fantastic art and colours to this issue. The issue is full of Angulo's dark desolate tones that serve to drove the situation home. Then when the action kicks in, we're treated to some blasts of colour. The whole space fight is just a delight throughout with the crux being the appearance of the Red Omega Zord. 
The Zord's have always had a special place in my heart and seeing the sleak angular Red Omega Zord in action was a real treat. 

Speaking of Francisco Mortarino, the artist does a brilliant job throughout Power Rangers #3. Everything from the sheer look of desperation in Jason's face, as he faces the Horrid - all portrayed from a single cracked visor to Drakkon's "does his face convey what he's saying" looks. It's just a fantastic delight from cover to cover. 

However, with the main threat for the Omega Rangers still looming in the deep reaches of space, what's next? Well, of course, this issue does end on yet another cliffhanger, and if anything, it's going to get a lot worse before it gets better for our Omega Rangers! 


Rating: 8/10

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