Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #2 Preview: The Rangers Face Rita Rabiosa and Their Own Rusty Teamwork

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #2 brings the new BOOM! Studios relaunch to a major turning point as the original team continues trying to become legendary again.

The second issue in the two-part introduction of the all-new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series reunites Jason, Zack, Kimberly, Trini, and Billy after a decade apart. That alone would be enough emotional fuel for any Power Rangers story, but this issue throws them straight into a crisis that tests their teamwork, their confidence, and their adult lives all at once.

Written by Marguerite Bennett, illustrated by Andrew Lee Griffith, colored by Joshua Jensen, and lettered by Ed Dukeshire, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #2 continues BOOM! Studios’ new era with a mix of action, humor, giant robot chaos, and emotional friction.

Readers who missed the launch can catch up with our coverage of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #1. For another look at the relaunch, Get Your Comic On also covered the debut with its Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #1 review.

The Rangers Are Back, But They Are Not the Same Kids

The central hook of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #2 is simple and effective: the Rangers are back together, but they are not the same teenagers who once saved Angel Grove after school.

It has been ten years since this team morphed together. That gap matters. They still know the moves. They still know the call. They still know what it means to stand between Earth and total disaster. But knowing and doing are not the same thing.

The preview pages lean into that wonderfully. The Rangers are heroic, but they are also rusty. Billy is still the team’s brain, but even he jokes about his more recent “piloting” experience being a Honda Civic and a Peloton. Kimberly’s aerial save gets the job done, but not without a crash-course reminder that this is not as easy as it used to be. The Dinozords are powerful, but the team has to remember how to function as one machine, one unit, and one family.

That gives the issue a strong emotional engine. This is not just nostalgia. This is a story about what happens when former heroes are asked to become heroes again after life has changed them.

Rita Rabiosa Turns Earth Against Itself

The immediate threat is Rita Rabiosa, a dangerous new twist on familiar Power Rangers villainy. Instead of simply attacking the Rangers with monsters, magic, or brute force, Rita Rabiosa turns Earth-based technology against humans.

That makes the conflict feel modern without losing the classic Power Rangers flavor. The Rangers are not just punching monsters in a quarry. They are dealing with technology, collapsing infrastructure, civilians in danger, and a villain who understands how to turn human systems into weapons.

There is a strong visual idea here: the Power Rangers are defenders of Earth, but now Earth’s own machinery is being twisted against them. Cars, planes, hospitals, city systems, and massive pieces of modern life become part of the battlefield.

That makes the Rangers’ return feel urgent. They cannot simply rely on old victories. They have to adapt.

Adult Lives, Old Skills, and New Problems

One of the smartest choices in this relaunch is the way it lets the Rangers’ adult lives inform the action. The team still has history, but that history is not enough to solve everything.

Jason carries the pressure of leadership. Zack still brings energy and sharp personality. Kimberly is still daring. Trini remains strategic and emotionally direct. Billy is still brilliant, but even his brilliance needs the team around him. Together, they are capable of incredible things. Apart, they are vulnerable.

That is where Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #2 feels fresh. The issue is not asking, “Can the Power Rangers still fight?” Of course they can. The better question is, “Can they still trust each other enough to fight well?”

The preview gives that question real weight. The Rangers are powerful, but their rhythm is off. They have old instincts and new baggage. They know how they used to work, but they have to figure out who they are now.

That is a strong direction for a new era.

The Dinozords Bring the Scale

Power Rangers comics need heart, but they also need spectacle. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #2 delivers plenty of that.

Andrew Lee Griffith’s pages make the Dinozords feel massive, mechanical, and chaotic in the best way. These are not clean toy-display moments. They are action-heavy sequences full of debris, tension, and movement. When the Zords hit the page, the book feels loud.

The art especially shines when the Rangers are trying to coordinate under pressure. A plane is in danger. Crystals are spreading. Civilians need saving. The Zords are being restrained and attacked. The team has to redirect power, improvise, and recover from mistakes while everything around them is falling apart.

That kind of large-scale action is exactly what this relaunch needs. It reminds readers why the Power Rangers are iconic while also giving the creative team room to modernize the danger.

Rita Rabiosa Is More Than a Rita Remix

The reveal around Rita Rabiosa adds another layer. The Rangers initially assume they are dealing with something connected to Rita Repulsa, but the issue suggests this threat may not be that simple.

Billy’s scan raises questions. There is no moon dust. No clear trace from the cosmic prison. No obvious signature tying her directly to the Rita the Rangers remember. That mystery immediately makes Rabiosa more interesting.

She feels familiar enough to activate longtime fan curiosity, but different enough to avoid feeling like a simple retread. She has her own pain, her own agenda, and her own connection to the Rangers that appears to be deeply personal.

That matters because the best Power Rangers villains are not just loud threats. They are forces that test the team’s values. Rita Rabiosa seems built to do exactly that.

The Team Dynamic Is the Best Part

The biggest reason Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #2 works is the character chemistry.

The action is fun, but the dialogue gives the issue its personality. The Rangers crack jokes. They stumble. They argue. They call each other out. They try to protect people while also admitting they are not operating at their old level yet.

Jason’s realization is one of the strongest thematic beats: regular people are trying to help, and fighting alone is not enough. The Rangers are older now. That means their mission cannot be just about punching harder. They need judgment. They need humility. They need to understand what they are good at now, not just what they were good at then.

That is a very smart update for the franchise. The Rangers are still heroes, but the story is interested in maturity, not just nostalgia.

Cover Gallery Energy

The cover lineup for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #2 is packed with collector appeal.

The main cover by Balám, with colors by Raúl Angulo, gives the team a strong heroic launch image against a dramatic eclipse-lit Angel Grove skyline. The variant by Andrew Lee Griffith leans harder into Rita Rabiosa and the mystical threat surrounding the team. The Miguel Mercado Megazord Connecting Variant gives fans a clean collectible angle, while additional covers from Redcode, Gavin Smith, Keyla Valerio, and Goñi Montes round out a strong visual package.

For Power Rangers collectors, this is the kind of issue where the cover chase may be just as fun as the story.

Why Fans Should Watch This Relaunch

This new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series has a clear advantage: it understands why the original team matters, but it is not frozen in the past.

The Rangers are older. The threats are stranger. The emotional stakes are sharper. Angel Grove is still the battlefield, but the team’s biggest challenge may be learning how to become a team again after life has pulled them in different directions.

That gives Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #2 a strong identity. It is colorful, action-heavy, and accessible, but there is also enough character work to keep longtime readers invested.

The relaunch is not just saying “remember this?” It is asking what happens after the legendary years are over and the world needs those legends again.

Final Thoughts

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #2 looks like a strong continuation of BOOM! Studios’ new Power Rangers era. The issue blends classic Ranger energy with a more mature team dynamic, giving fans a story that feels familiar without feeling stuck.

Rita Rabiosa is a compelling threat, the Dinozord action is big and chaotic, and the returning team’s emotional friction gives the story a strong reason to exist beyond nostalgia.

For longtime fans, this is a reunion with consequences. For new readers, it is a clean entry point into a version of the Power Rangers that understands legacy, adulthood, teamwork, and giant robot mayhem.

Book Details

Title: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2026) #2
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Issue: #2
Writer: Marguerite Bennett
Artist: Andrew Lee Griffith
Colorist: Joshua Jensen
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Main Cover: Balám with colors by Raúl Angulo
Variant Covers: Andrew Lee Griffith, Miguel Mercado, Balám, Redcode, Gavin Smith, Keyla Valerio, Goñi Montes
Designer: Madison Goyette
Assistant Editor: Ari Yarwood
Executive Editor: Tea Fougner
Editor-in-Chief: Andy Schmidt
Genre: Superhero, Action, Sci-Fi Adventure
Story Focus: The reunited Rangers battle Rita Rabiosa as she turns Earth-based technology against humanity.
Publisher Notes: The second issue in the two-part introduction of the all-new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series.