Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III has reached its penultimate issue. Things have not been going great for the Power Rangers or TMNT teams. The last issue ended with Lord Zedd gaining his own Super Shredder form while facing off against Leonardo and Tommy Oliver. How will this and other developments in the first three issues be handled? Let’s find out with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #4.
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Vincenzo Federici
Colorist: Raul Angulo
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III #4 SOLICITATION
“This penultimate issue sets the stage for a thrilling final battle that could change everything!
When Super Zedd destroys a landmark of deep significance, it seems that all is lost for the Rangers and Turtles. And with their forces divided between dimensions, our heroes are left fighting a war on multiple fronts that’s beginning to seem hopeless…
With everything hanging in the balance, can a mysterious visitor be the key to their survival?” – BOOM! Studios
HIGHLIGHTS FROM MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III #4
Super Lord Zedd vs Leonardo & Tommy Oliver
Super Lord Zedd certainly does not disappoint. We already knew that Lord Zedd on his own is a powerful villain. Getting this new Super form showed he was completely overwhelming in his fight against Leonardo and Tommy Oliver. This not only accomplished in putting over Super Shredder but position our heroes to be set for their final roles in this crossover. The fight was the reality check both Leo and Tommy needed. It forced them to make a decision that proves important to how the stage becomes set for the finale.
Intense Power Ranger Action
Ryan Parrott and Vincenzo Federici have constantly shown they know how to deliver big event level action set pieces. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #4 is yet another example of this. Parrott crafts a story that gives Federici plenty of opportunities to deliver moments that’ll get fans hyped. Whether it is the combo moves or how the chemistry is put on display, it is all cool moments for fans. For this type of crossover it is exactly what should and is being delivered.
Several Major Surprise Arrivals
As cool as all the action set pieces are, what will standout in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #4 are the surprise. You would think that after two previous crossovers there weren’t any surprises left to deliver. Parrott and Federici show that is wrong as they still have plenty up their sleeves. There are two reveals that as soon as they happen they pop off the screen. Everything about these reveals help elevate the story to another level, with cool callbacks from both franchises long-time and recent history.
Setting Up Epic Finale of the Trilogy
The surprises that are in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #4 help set up an epic finale. The way the surprises are used in conjunction with further fusion of elements from both franchises is paced well. The pacing helps to make every character stand out with clearly defined roles and pairings. The combination of the TMNT technology and Power Rangers Zords and mechs in this fourth issue is an example of that. It all works to create maximum amount of hype for the finale.
WHAT DIDN’T WORK IN MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III #4
Nothing!
FINAL THOUGHTS
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #4 exemplifies what a penultimate issue should be. This sets up the stage for the finale of this crossover without being bogged down by that being its own identity. There are plenty of more fun and cool moments that naturally blend things from both franchises. The pacing makes the two major surprises delivered in this penultimate issue ensure that the maximum amount of hype is built for the finale of this crossover.
Story Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10
Art Rating: 8 Night Girls out of 10
Overall Rating: 8.5 Night Girls out of 10
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