Go Go Power Rangers, Vol. 8 (comic) - Paul's REVIEW

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Go Go Power Rangers: Back to School 

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Go Go Power Rangers Vol.7


Title: Go Go Power Rangers, Vol. 8
Author: Ryan Parrott & Sina Grace
Illustrators: Eduardo Francisco, Francesco Mortarino, & Raul Angulo
Release Date: December 29, 2020


Synopsis: The Necessary Evil event continues as Tommy must prove he’s worthy of becoming the White Ranger, while Jason, Trini and Zack must decide if they will become the new OMEGA RANGERS - even if it means deceiving everyone they hold dear.

THE TRUE ORIGIN OF THE WHITE RANGER!

The critically-acclaimed Necessary Evil event continues, as the Power Rangers are left reeling from the events of their war with Lord Drakkon in Shattered Grid. But perhaps none is more affected than Tommy Oliver, formerly the Green Ranger, and now without purpose...until Zordon brings him a new opportunity. But what will take for Tommy to prove he’s worth of being the all-new WHITE RANGER?

Meanwhile, Jason, Trini and Zack must decide if they will become the new OMEGA RANGERS - even if it means deceiving everyone they hold dear.

The writing duo of New York Times bestseller Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and the GLAAD Award-nominated Sina Grace (Iceman) join artists Francesco Mortarino (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and  Eduardo Francisco (Adventures of Superman) to answer some of the biggest questions in Power Rangers history!

Collects Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers #25-28.

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Review: This ongoing series is coming to a close. There's only one more volume after this before the new series begins. This volume focuses on the origin of the White Ranger. These were some of my favorite episodes as a child. I absolutely loved when Tommy returned in a spiffy new outfit. One of my most cherished memories of childhood Christmas gifts involves me waking up way too early to find a stuffed White Ranger doll under the tree.

This book takes all of the implied emotions and underlying feelings that would make sense during this change in the team (but were not shown at all in the show) and make them at the forefront. Jason is dealing with knowing the events of Shattered Grid and potentially starting a new team of his own (which we know will become the Omega Rangers). Tommy is struggling with having lost his Green powers and figuring out how to move on. Zedd is the new big bad in town. There's even a reference to the actual episode in a footnote if you want to go watch these episodes that connect on Netflix. 

We get to see Tommy proving himself worthy of the new power. Saba! 

In addition to the White Ranger story, the final issue collected in this volume focuses on Rita and her minions during their time in the space dumpster. It is a standalone story. It is everything I love about these Power Rangers comics. It fills a big gap from the show with something that fleshes out characters and strengthens the worldbuilding. And, of course, I love that it's a story focusing on EMPATHY!

I give this book a 5/5. I absolutely love these books. They're my favorite thing to read. I've struggled with whether I should read the issues as they're released or continue waiting for the trade paperbacks, but I like reading (mostly) a whole story arc in one sitting. 

--PAUL