Power Rangers: 7 Best Moments From Shattered Grid So Far

Reaching Through

Shattered Grid doesn't take long to get going, and it kicks off with an ominous sequence that shows just how real the threat of Lord Drakkon is.

That is encapsulated perfectly with one particular page. As you can see in the image above, Jen Scotts is on her way into the hyper stream when she sees a massive shadow emerge from the rift in space. That silhouette is Lord Drakkon, who through his meddling has already taken out the rest of Scott's Time Force team.

First, this scene is gorgeous, but it also shows just how broken the grid is, and paints a rather bleak picture of what's to come if Jen doesn't succeed in stopping him in the past.

Lord Drakkon Meets Ninjor

Mighty Morphin fans get a big surprise later on in the book when a certain Ninja Master shows up.

That would be none other than Ninjor, the creator of the Power Coins themselves. Nicuolo's version of the character feels as if he pulled him right out an old episode, and even his mannerisms and attitude feel authentic. The conversation between him and Lord Drakkon is also quite enlightening, not to mention entertaining, and reveals some interesting nuggets that will likely bear fruit in future issues.

Drakkon Walking Right Into The Command Center

The first issue of Shattered Grid does an amazing job of showing just how cunning and strategic Lord Drakkon is, but one sequence in particular also reveals just how brazen he can be.

In one sequence Billy and Trini are shown investigating the Green Chaos Crystal, trying to determine how it works and if they can get it repowered so they can travel to Drakkon's old world and warn the Coinless he is back. They are rather secure in the Command Center, but when they leave for a break, Drakkon literally walks right in and takes the crystal for himself.

His newly repaired Power Coin and Morpher allow him to walk right in, but it's the fact that he just doesn't even view them as a threat that sticks out most, walking in while the whole team is literally in the other room. That's some amazing confidence to be sure.

Kimberly And Tommy's Date

While the majority of the issue is rather heavy, there is one sequence that can't help but bring a smile to any Power Ranges fan's face.

That would be Kimberly and Tommy's date, which features them going to a movie called Neon Speed. The movie spawns some entertaining banter, with Tommy feeling a bit deflated about the film while Kimberly is able to see the positives.

"Hey, sometimes it's nice to watch other people save the world.'

Again, a big part of the magic in Power Rangers is the genuine interactions between the characters and coupled with Nicuolo's expressive artwork you will want to see even more from this duo...though that will be hard to accomplish with what happens next.

Drakkon Stabs Tommy

Talk about a shocker.

That shock had even greater impact after such a nice sequence with Kimberly, but Tommy's fortunes quickly turn after heading home from a nice night out. Someone says Tommy's name, but when he turns around it isn't Kimberly.

It ends up being Lord Drakkon, who stabs him in the back with Saba. The scene takes up the whole page, and while it doesn't go full brutality (the sword isn't seen going through him or anything) you still end up feeling just a bit of Tommy's pain.

Not many words are necessary to know that the Rangers will never be the same, but crazilly enough there's a scene even more heartbreaking than this one.

Jenn Scott's Big Entrance

Before your heart completely shatters though there's a sign of hope, as Time Force's Jen Scotts makes her presence immediately felt with one of the slickest entrances ever.

As Drakkon takes on a just arrived Kimberly, a huge orb of energy appears with a figure at the source, blowing back Drakkon off his feet. That ends up being Jenn Scotts, who without a word uttered immediately takes out her Vector Blaster and fires a round of blasts at Drakkon. For any Scotts fan, this is a dream come true and speaks to just how lethal the Time Force Pink Ranger can be.

Scott's is all about efficiency, stopping Kimberly mid-question with the command of "No time. Start firing!"

Yeah, that is what Jen Scotts is all about, and we couldn't be happier she's got such a substantial role in Shattered Grid.

Don't Be Gone...

Even with Scott's help in dispelling Drakkon, the damage is done, and Tommy is fading quickly. Nothing puts a finer point on that than the heartbreaking final page by Daniele Di Nicuolo.

Kimberly runs to hold Tommy, who tries to utter a few words but falls limp in her arms. That sense of loss is all over that last page, with the harsher violet hues covering the scene and the sense of defeat given off by the slumping Jen Scotts in the corner.

This scene needs few words to convey its message, and only features three simple words from Kimberly.

"...don't be gone..."

Every Power Rangers fan was right there with her, but what a way to end Shattered Grid's amazing debut issue.

Alright, those are our favorite parts of the issue, but what were yours? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to follow @MattMuellerCB for all your Power Rangers coverage.