Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #114!One of the most legendary Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in franchise history is heading for the ultimate 1 vs 1 fight, but will it be his last battle? Tommy Oliver is often declared the greatest Power Ranger of all time by fans. Indeed, even within actual Rangers lore, the legend of Tommy Oliver is well-regarded. Now, as the Darkest Hour arc unfolds, Tommy will be called upon once again.
In Taurin Clarke’s cover art for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #117, fans see the White Ranger taking on Dark Specter, who recently possessed the body of Vessel, finally manifesting physically on Earth.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #117 (2024) | |
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| Release Date: | 28/02/2024 |
| Writers: | Melissa Flores |
| Artists: | Marco Renna, Simona Di Gianfelice |
| Cover Artist: | Taurin Clarke |
Things are desperate on Earth as Mistress Vile attacks, with Rangers from different universes and civilians alike teaming up to keep the carnage at bay, but some special objects may be the key to keeping the planet safe… even if it won’t last for long. As Billy and the HyperForce Rangers rush to repair the Master Arch, they’re only able to pull a single ally from the heart of the Morphin Grid as Dark Specter’s power grows… | |
This follows Tommy’s recent capture by the villain, who – in the latest issue #114 (Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice), tried to corrupt Tommy into becoming a soldier in his dark army. So far, the White Ranger has remained a hero, and it seems that in a few issues, he may be the last Ranger standing when it comes time to take the fight to Dark Specter.
The White Power Ranger Is Taking on Dark Specter
Tommy Oliver Could Decide Power Rangers’ Darkest Hour
After retrieving Vessel – the physical form of the Power Rangers’ leader Zordon – Mistress Vile was able to summon Dark Specter to the material plane, spreading the villain’s influence throughout the Morphin Grid. Across time and space, different Ranger teams are finding themselves corrupted, joining Dark Specter’s army whenever they transform. To help the remaining heroic Rangers escape Specter, Tommy Oliver stayed behind to fight the villain’s forces, and is now a prisoner of the Specter and Vile.
Thankfully, it doesn’t look like Dark Specter will be turning Tommy to his side anytime soon. The solicit info for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #116 promises “In the race to reach the Master Arch, the last Ranger anyone expected is the only one to arrive,” with a pensive Tommy Oliver on the cover. The implication is that as darkness falls, the White Ranger will fight alone, taking on Dark Specter in an ultimate clash of hero and villain.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #116 (2024) | |
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| Release Date: | 24/01/2024 |
| Writers: | Melissa Flores |
| Artists: | Adam Gorham |
| Cover Artist: | Taurin Clarke |
In the race to reach the Master Arch, the last Ranger anyone expected is the only one to arrive… But it’s far from over, with a deadly villain not far behind. An epic confrontation years in the making is finally here as the Darkest Hour reaches a fever pitch! But in the twisted arena of the Grid, the lines between hero and villain blur even further, and this battle might just prove to be the end of one character’s long journey… | |
Is This the White Ranger’s Swan Song?
Power Rangers’ Darkest Hour Needs Major Consequences
While fans don’t yet know how Darkest Hour will end, this solicit info makes it clear that the White Ranger is at the heart of what’s touted as the franchise’s most ambitious arc yet. If ever there was a time to let the White Ranger ride off into the sunset, doing so after staring down the biggest antagonist the Rangers have ever faced would be the perfect opportunity. Tommy Oliver has appeared in multiple iterations of Power Rangers, and there’s no-one who more deserves to lead them safely out of their Darkest Hour. However, such leadership is likely to come at a cost, and it’s unlikely Darkest Hour will end without costing the Rangers something big.
As Mighty Morphin Power Rangers continues to put the Rangers through their Darkest Hour, the White Ranger is the champion they need – but can even he survive a direct clash with Dark Specter?
The next entry in Darkest Hour is Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #115, coming December 27 from Boom! Studios
