Power-bunga! Round 3 of the Power Rangers/Ninja Turtles crossover is here. Ever since MMPR/TMNT II planted those tantalizing seeds for a sequel, fans have been waiting to see where the madness could go next. This time, Ryan Parrott teams with artist Vincenzo Federici and colorist Raul Angulo to deliver a crossover that’s darker, heavier, and ready to put both sets of teenagers with attitude through the wringer.
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Parrott takes a sharp turn from the previous team-ups in pacing and tone, opening at the end before flashing back three weeks. It’s a clever structure that front-loads the tension; characters are weighed down by guilt from the start, making the journey back in time a ticking clock toward the moment we already know is coming. That choice pays off when you realize this first issue doesn’t just set up a fight, it sets up fractures between the teams. The closing moments promise both external threats and internal conflicts.
On art, Vincenzo Federici and Raul Angulo bring a grittier, more chaotic energy compared to Simone Di Meo’s sleek lines from the first series or Dan Mora’s polished work in the sequel. The opening pages hit with pure visual noise; panels bursting with wild, fast energy that immediately communicate the stakes. Federici’s rougher edge and Angulo’s dimmer colors keep the action charged, while still letting the quieter beats land. The fights feel dirty and desperate, a perfect match for the anticipated Shredder and Lord Zedd alliance with their supercharged henchmen.
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And then there’s the loss. The presentation of the scene was in a way that immediately made me think of Jon Osterman’s transformation into Dr. Manhattan in Watchmen; weighty, tragic, and with just enough visual finality to make you wonder if that character is coming back. Parrott leaves just enough breadcrumbs, especially in those narration boxes, to show the heroes are not going down easy. Also, make sure to look at the symbols in those boxes as they may hint at a surprising power set to come…maybe it’s a red herring or a mistake? Either way, MMPR/TMNT III #1 isn’t your usual Saturday morning romp. It’s bigger, darker, and all the more thrilling for it.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #1 opens with a bang and a huge loss, immediately setting a darker, more emotionally charged tone than its predecessors. Ryan Parrott’s script trades playful crossover energy for high-stakes drama, using a flash-forward structure that injects every scene with tension and inevitability. Vincenzo Federici’s grittier line work and Raul Angulo’s weightier colors perfectly complement the shift in mood, making every blow land harder and every quiet beat feel heavier. By issue’s end, this isn’t just another Ranger–Turtle team-up; it’s the beginning of a reckoning.
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