Since BOOM! Studios relaunched the Power Rangers comics in 2016, the franchise has experienced a creative renaissance. The comics have expanded the mythology, introduced unforgettable new Rangers, and explored mature storylines that longtime fans have embraced.
With Disney+ developing a new live-action Power Rangers series, fans are hoping the creative team looks beyond the television shows for inspiration. While a direct adaptation is unlikely, several comic storylines would make excellent foundations for a modern reboot.
Here are the five BOOM! Studios stories we’d love to see brought to Disney+.
1. Lord Drakkon: The Ranger Who Conquered the Multiverse
If there’s one character fans have been asking to see in live action, it’s Lord Drakkon.
Created specifically for the comics, Drakkon imagines an alternate reality where Tommy Oliver never rejected Rita Repulsa’s influence. Instead, he embraced evil, becoming one of the most dangerous villains in Power Rangers history.
Unlike traditional monsters, Drakkon understands exactly how the Rangers think because he was one of them.
His rise to power eventually leads to a multiverse-spanning war that forever changes the franchise.
A Disney+ adaptation could introduce Drakkon as the long-term villain, giving viewers a complex antagonist whose motivations are far more personal than world domination.
Why fans want it:
- One of the franchise’s greatest villains
- Emotional connection to Tommy Oliver
- Perfect for serialized streaming storytelling
2. Shattered Grid
Many fans consider Shattered Grid to be the greatest Power Rangers story ever told.
The crossover event united Rangers from dozens of different seasons to battle Lord Drakkon across multiple realities.
Classic heroes fought alongside newer Rangers while alternate timelines collided in spectacular fashion.
The event celebrated nearly every era of the franchise without feeling like simple nostalgia.
While adapting the entire crossover would be ambitious, Disney+ could build toward a similar event over multiple seasons.
Imagine a Power Rangers version of Avengers: Endgame.
That’s exactly what Shattered Grid delivers.
3. Ranger Slayer
One of BOOM!’s most popular original characters is Kimberly Hart’s alternate-universe counterpart: the Ranger Slayer.
Brainwashed by Lord Drakkon, this darker version of the Pink Ranger became one of his most feared assassins before ultimately seeking redemption.
The character combines emotional storytelling with stunning visual design and has become an instant fan favorite.
Introducing the Ranger Slayer would allow Disney+ to explore themes of redemption, identity, and hope while giving longtime fans an exciting new interpretation of an iconic Ranger.
4. The Omega Rangers
What happens after the Mighty Morphin team grows apart?
The comics answered that question by creating the Omega Rangers, a new team led by Jason, Trini, and Zack.
Operating in deep space, the Omega Rangers take on threats that exist far beyond Earth.
The storyline expands the Power Rangers universe into a full-scale science fiction adventure, introducing new villains, civilizations, and cosmic mysteries.
A Disney+ series inspired by this concept could finally show audiences that the Power Rangers universe is much larger than Angel Grove.
5. Beyond the Grid
The television series rarely explored what happens when Rangers lose access to the Morphing Grid.
Beyond the Grid tackled that question head-on.
The story stranded Rangers from different teams in an unfamiliar dimension where their traditional powers no longer functioned.
Forced to work together without relying solely on their Morphers, the Rangers had to rediscover what made them heroes.
The result was a character-driven story that focused on teamwork, sacrifice, and leadership rather than giant robot battles.
For a streaming audience accustomed to serialized storytelling, this kind of narrative could be a refreshing change of pace.
Why the Comics Matter
BOOM! Studios proved that Power Rangers can tell stories that appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers.
Rather than simply updating the original television formula, the comics expanded the mythology, deepened the characters, and embraced larger, more ambitious storytelling.
If Disney+ wants its new series to stand alongside today’s biggest streaming franchises, the comics offer an incredible blueprint.
Whether it’s the terrifying rise of Lord Drakkon, the epic scale of Shattered Grid, or the emotional journey of the Ranger Slayer, BOOM! Studios has already shown just how exciting the future of Power Rangers can be.
One thing is certain: fans aren’t just hoping for another reboot—they’re hoping Disney+ takes inspiration from the stories that redefined the franchise for a new generation.
What do you think? Which BOOM! Studios storyline deserves a live-action adaptation the most? Join the conversation and let us know your dream Power Rangers series on Popstar Now.
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