Rob reviews Power Rangers #11...
As the Omega Rangers attempt to convince the Yellow Emissary to help them fight the Empyreal threat, an old enemy makes itself known.
First and foremost due to how this issue ends I won't be discussing too much of the story. It's certainly something that needs to be experienced first hand. All I will say is that Ryan Parrott truly delivered a "holy s***" moment with the reveal, and things will most definitely not be the same for both Ranger teams going forward.
Anyway, what I can say is that Power Rangers #11 picks up where issue #9 left us. The Omega Rangers are out in deep space and are heading to the coordinates that the Yellow Emissary previously divulged to Trini. Expecting to find an ally in fighting the threat of the Empyreals, what the Rangers do find is a Yellow Emissary who's afraid. But not of the encroaching Empyreals, but its death.
As the Omega Rangers quiz the Emissary of its unwillingness to fight we learn more about the Empyreal and their history. What's interesting here is that Ryan Parrott ties the enemies history into the Omega Rangers own past. Especially that of Kiya - the previous Blue Omega Ranger. Doing so is a great bit of storytelling which not only ties the previous stories together, it also shows how far back both BOOM! Studios and Parrott have been planning this Unlimited Power Era.
Naturally, it isn't long before a new/old threat emerges which places everyone in far greater danger. This is when the issue picks up the pace and Francesco Mortarino delivers some wonderful art. Again, I can't say too much but it's full on the action as the Rangers fight a battle on two fronts. Mortarino's illustrations are jam-packed with detail that covers both the ferocity of the battle with the desperation of the Rangers. There's plenty of expressionism too, which comes across particularly well - especially through the visors of the Ranger armour.
Raúl Angulo and Jose Enrique Fernández bring plenty of vibrancy to their colours across the whole issue. There's plenty of contrasts that go from soft purples of the Emissary's domain to the clean greys of the Rangers spaceship. When the action comes at us both Angulo and Fernández switch to plenty of red and black streaks that gives everything a blistering pace. It works wonders with Mortarino's illustrations and brings everything to life in a chaotic way.
Much in the same style of Mighty Morphin #11, Power Rangers #11 is a turning point for this new era. Ryan Parrott continues to deliver a masterclass in storytelling that grips you from the very first page. The Eltarian War is no longer in the distance - it's here, and I can't wait to see what comes next.
If you read one series this year, make sure it's Mighty Morphin/Power Rangers!
Rating: 10/10
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