All good things must come to an end, even the Power Rangers. That’s right! Boom! Studios and Hasbro have announced that the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series is coming to an end. It will all conclude in an oversized issue titled Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1, which hits shelves in July. What lies in store for the heroes beyond that? For now, that remains the big, lingering question. 

 

The book hails from writer Melissa Flores (Spider-Gwen: Smash), artist Simona Di Gianfelice (Firefly: Return to the Earth That Was), and colorist Raúl Angulo (Annihilation 2099). According to Boom!, they will weave together a story that fans have been waiting nearly a decade for, promising “an unforgettable finale that everything has been building to.” The publisher has also revealed several variant covers for the issue, which you can check out below. The oversized issue will feature a main cover by the iconic Taurin Clarke, alongside a new Dark Grid variant by Björn Barends, Helmet variant by Goñi Montes and a top secret Spoiler variant by Santa Fung, among others.

 

Here is the synopsis for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1. 

 

“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?”

 

“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 ringer, I hope the ending is as satisfying for the reader as it was for me to write it!” said Flores. Di Gianfelice had the following to add. 

 

“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!” 

 

Boom! began publishing the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers title back in 2016. The universe has also expanded to include spin-off series such as Go Go Power Rangers, among others. Whether or not a reboot is coming remains to be seen. We know that Netflix is currently developing a whole Power Rangers cinematic universe. That being the case, it would make sense to keep some comics on the shelves. Maybe they will be done in partnership with Netflix? Maybe the license will end up elsewhere? For now, we have more questions than answers. 

 

Fans can pick up the final issue of the main series, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #122, on July 24, 2024. Additionally, Boom! Studios is promising other Power Rangers-related announcements in the coming months, including plans for San Diego Comic-Con. The specifics of those plans are being kept under wraps for now. 

 

Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1 will be available in comic shops July 31, 2024.

 

What do you think? Are you sad the series is ending? Do you think Boom! is just prepping for a reboot? Join in on the conversation over on Facebook or Twitter!