Fans were initially skeptical. The Power Rangers brand had a reputation for being "kiddy." However, the reveal of Lord Drakkon in the final pages of this volume (and fully in Vol. 2) converted even the harshest critics. Today, MMPR Vol. 1 is cited as one of the best "jumping-on points" for licensed comic books, alongside works like IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Marvel’s Darth Vader .
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Vol. 1 refers to the first season of the show, which premiered on August 28, 1993, and consisted of 60 episodes. The series follows the adventures of five teenagers – Jason Lee Scott (Red Ranger), Zack Taylor (Black Ranger), Trini Kwan (Yellow Ranger), Billy Cranston (Blue Ranger), and Kimberly Ann Hart (Pink Ranger) – who are chosen by the wise and powerful Zordon to become the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. mighty morphin power rangers vol. 1