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Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Volume 11

This whole thing feels off, and not in the intended way.

I get the idea: Things have changed ever since the team split. Zedd, the new Rangers, the new settings, etc.

The problem, however, is in the characterization and overall tone of the story. They conflict not just with Go Go, but also past issues of MMPR. Makes me thing that Sina Grace did alot more for GGPR than what it might seem.

There are some cool things though, certainly. The arc takes full use of the power of hindsight; Having cameos from future villains. The new stuff with the Omega Rangers is always cool aesthetically. And having Dayne, a villain of the same alien race as Doggie Cruger, is a neat idea.

But again, the characterizations and tone take a bit of downward turn. The overall tone is alot more in line with Go Go than it is with Mighty Morphin', the the characterizations of everyone is a little off, but especially of Kimberly and the Blue Emissary, whom both have their quirks turned way up to 11, especially in comparison to GGPR.

And while the overall plot in and of itself isn't bad, I actually found myself alot more drawn to a very tiny background subplot wherein Bulk is trying to deal with Skull's' new girlfriend. It gets barely any attention in these four issues, but it's a much more interpersonal story that I really wanted more focus on. Bulk fearing that he might be losing his best friend is a great angle for both characterization and plot.

In the end, it's a somewhat shakey start to MMPR's' "Necessary Evil" arc, but there's still plenty of time to iron things out.