Summary
Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #122!The deepest betrayal just came from one of the most unexpectedPower Rangers.The original Blue Ranger, Billy Cranston, has been depicted as among themost loyal and dedicated Rangersin the history of the franchise, so much so that he’s dedicated several years to Rangerhood past his original run, rebranding himself as a mentor – yet in a shocking turn, it appears that is now all set to change.
AIPT released a previewforMighty Morphin Power Rangers#122 – written by Melissa Flores, with art by Simona Di Gianfelice – which suggests that Billy is about to take a turn for the worse.
As the preview makes clear, Zordon has an ax to grind with his former star pupil, complicating Billy’s role as a hero and the depths that anyone should go to be one. With Boom! Studios’Power Rangersongoing drawing to a close,this issue appears set to have major repercussions for Billy Cranston’s legacy.
Power Rangers Reinvents the ’90s Pink Ranger with Horrifying New Design Too Dark for TV
The Pink Ranger from the iconic ’90s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers just got an all-new design in the comics, which speaks to the Rangers' darkest era.
Billy Cranston Has Always Been The Most Loyal Power Ranger – Until Now
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers#122 – Written By Melissa Flores, Art By Simona Di Gianfelice
In the preview forMighty Morphin' Power Rangers#122, Billy awakens in Zordon’s time warp, where he’s being imprisoned, interrogated, and above all else, scolded.
As the Power Rangers continue to combat Dark Specterin the midst of their Darkest Hour, the previous issue showcased Billy at his most stressed and desperate. The pressure is on as he keeps seeing manifestations of the late Grace Sterling – another mentor andthe original first ever Red Ranger– in his mind, as in her death, she put the weight of saving the Morphin Grid on his shoulders. In an effort to bethe ultimate problem solver,Billy concludes the only way to save the Morphin Grid is to shatter it all over again.
In the preview forMighty Morphin' Power Rangers#122, Billy awakens in Zordon’s time warp, where he’s being imprisoned, interrogated, and above all else, scolded for what he did last issue. Despite his actions, Billy doesn’t understand the full extent of what he did, or at least was so intent on doing the right thing that he overlooked whatever wrong could come from his decision. Zordon points out all of the harm from Billy’s actions. Aside from hurting his friends (physically and emotionally), he’s actually shattered the grid.
Doing bad things in an attempt to do good is reminiscent enough of Drakkon’s downfall, making it safe to say [Billy is] at the same risk.
Billy Is Shockingly Following In Lord Drakkon’s Footsteps
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers#122 – Covers By Taurin Clarke, Mateus Manhanini, Martin Simmonds, Rafael Sarmento, Bjorn Barends, & Goni Montes
In an alternate timeline, Tommy Oliver – clouded by confusion and tempted by a desire to do what he considered right his own way – remained evil after having Rita Repulsa’s spell broken,becoming Lord Drakkon. Until the emergence of Dark Specter, Drakkon was considered the most dangerous foe inPower Rangershistory.
Billy isn’t the first person to shatter the grid, as before him, it was Lord Drakkon. Even if his intentions were good at the start, Tommy let himself be corrupted as Drakkon. While Billy is showing no signs of becoming pure evil, as Drakkon didbefore his recent death, doing bad things in an attempt to do good is reminiscent enough of Drakkon’s downfall, making it safe to say he’s at the same risk. If Zordon’s pep talk doesn’t work,he could lose one of his bestPower Rangers.
Source:AIPT Comics
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers#122will be available June 24, 2025 from BOOM! Studios.
Power Rangers
Power Rangersis a long-running multimedia franchise that debuted in 1993 with the TV seriesMighty Morphin Power Rangers. Created by Haim Saban and adapted from the JapaneseSuper Sentaiseries,Power Rangersbecame a cultural phenomenon by combining action-packed footage fromSuper Sentaiwith new scenes featuring American actors. The franchise follows teams of young heroes who transform into Power Rangers to battle various villains, using martial arts, special powers, and giant mechas called Zords. Over the decades, the franchise has expanded into multiple TV series, films, comics, video games, and merchandise, becoming one of the most successful children’s franchises in the world.
