Kickstarter Success: New Power Rangers Comic Surpasses Funding Goal with Pink Ranger's Stellar Debut

Amy Jo Johnson's Power Rangers story has successfully reached its funding goal on Kickstarter, thanks to the enthusiastic support of its fanbase. Boom! Studios, who acquired the Power Rangers license in 2015, has been highly successful with the franchise. They have played a significant role in major events such as the groundbreaking comic Shattered Grid.

Additionally, they have had an enjoyable involvement with the mythology. Exploring future timelines, such as the emergence of Lord Drakon, the malevolent future version of Tommy Oliver, and delving into the concept of Power Rangers as a generational legacy.

Now, this legacy will be further explored in an exciting event series following Boom!'s introduction of the latest Power Rangers title on Kickstarter. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with a significant outpouring of support.

Boom!’s Power Rangers: The Return by Amy Jo Johnson funds on Kickstarter in less than an hour

The return of Power Rangers began with the tale titled Re-Imagine within Boom!’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Comic Special, which was initially supported through a successful Kickstarter campaign.

Now, the story is getting a full four-issue comic run after it hit its Kickstarter goal in just 45 minutes, with the promise of potential further adventures. 

Written by the original Pink Power Ranger actress Amy Jo Johnson, this series delves into an alternate universe where the beloved Power Rangers are now middle-aged. In their previous adventure, known as The Return, the Rangers achieved victory but not without significant sacrifices, leading them to disband. However, when they discover that the Red Ranger has turned into a vigilante and has mysteriously disappeared, the team must reunite to solve the mystery and bring him home.

Johnson collaborates with writer/director Matt Hotson to plot the book. The art is skillfully provided by Nico Leon, known for his work on Spider-Man and Hulk, and is based on original designs by Dan Mora, the artist behind Batman/Superman: World's Finest.

Boom! StudiosPower Rangers: The Return brings the team back together in their middle-age years, tackling the mysterious disappearance of a dear friend.

The Kickstarter campaign initially set a goal of $50k, but it has already exceeded this amount, reaching over $80k from 553 backers. This achievement has led to the introduction of stretch goals, such as offering enamel pins to day one backers and digital editions for physical orders. With 27 days remaining in the campaign, there is potential for this project to break records. Boom! has recently had success utilizing Kickstarter to bring comics to readers. Previous projects, like Cyanide & Happiness 20th Anniversary Comic Extravangza and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth, were successful thanks to the support of dedicated fans on Kickstarter.

The Amory Wars, a new installment in Boom! Studios, recently achieved similar success outside of Kickstarter. The BackerKit campaign funded in just two minutes and set a new record for the highest day-one total in the site's history. Don't forget to keep up with Dexerto's coverage for more Power Rangers and comic book news.

Editor's P/S

Here are two paragraphs expressing my opinions, feelings, and attitudes about the Kickstarter success of the new Power Rangers comic:

I am thrilled that Amy Jo Johnson's Kickstarter for the new Power Rangers comic has been so successful. It shows that there is still a lot of interest in the franchise and that fans are excited to see what she has in store for the characters. I am particularly interested in seeing how she explores the idea of the Power Rangers as middle-aged adults. This is a unique take on the franchise, and I think it has a lot of potential for storytelling.

I am also impressed by the speed with which the Kickstarter goal was met. This shows that there is a lot of excitement for this project and that fans are eager to get their hands on the comic. I am confident that this comic will be a success and that it will help to keep the Power Rangers franchise alive for many years to come.