Power Rangers Deserve a Voltron Crossover: It’s Time for a New Adventure

The idea of a crossover uniting the Power Rangers with the Voltron series seems long overdue. Both franchises have made significant impacts in the action-adventure genre, and each boasts a dedicated fan base cultivated through their comic series. Yet, the question remains: why has this ideal crossover not materialized until now?

You don’t need to be a die-hard fan of the Power Rangers to recognize their resounding success, particularly with their various series launched under BOOM! Studios since 2015. Fans have witnessed the Rangers confronting monumental threats that span the universe, and despite numerous crossovers, the potential collaboration with Voltron has been astonishingly overlooked.

The Power Rangers’ Successful Crossovers

From Godzilla to TMNT: The Case for Voltron

In 2015, BOOM! Studios joined forces with Saban Brands to launch a new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series, which quickly gained popularity among both veteran followers and newcomers. This success paved the way for an expansion of the franchise, leading to a multitude of spin-offs and limited series. One standout highlight was in 2017 when BOOM! Studios collaborated with DC Comics for the crossover Justice League/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, where the Rangers interacted with iconic characters like Superman and battled former foes, Zedd and Brainiac.

That crossover was merely the beginning. In 2019, the momentum continued when BOOM! Studios partnered with IDW Publishing and Nickelodeon for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover. Not only did this storyline showcase teamwork between the heroes, but it also gave the Turtles the chance to wield the Rangers’ Morphers—an exhilarating concept that thrilled fans. Later, they even saw the Power Rangers transform into anthropomorphic versions of themselves in a beloved sequel where the Mutagen Ooze played a critical role.

BOOM! Studios showcased even grander ambitions with the 2022 release of Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, an epic encounter that placed them against the legendary King of the Monsters. Here, the Green Ranger summons the Dragonzord for a breathtaking showdown. The legacy of crossovers does not conclude there; a thrilling adventure even saw the Power Rangers join forces with Usagi Yojimbo in a unique one-shot comic that was released in 2024.

Continuing the Crossover Tradition: A Call for Voltron

Next Up: VR Troopers. What About Voltron?

Power Rangers Prime's VR Troopers Fighting Mutants

The latest series, Power Rangers Prime, has garnered significant attention by reintroducing the classic hero team, VR Troopers. While this expansion fits perfectly within the Power Rangers universe, one question lingers: what new crossover could BOOM! Studios explore next? Among various exciting candidates, a collaboration featuring Power Rangers and Voltron stands out as an immensely rewarding opportunity for fans.

Both franchises involve young champions who protect their universe from malevolent forces using formidable mechs, akin to how the Power Rangers utilize their Zords to form the Megazord. Similarly, Voltron’s pilots unite their lion-shaped vessels to create the powerful entity known as Voltron. Given these parallels and the shared action-adventure, space-set themes, a crossover seems not only logical but also thrilling.

The narrative possibilities for integrating these two teams are plentiful, from dimensional rifts to shared universes. Imagine iconic moments where the Megazord and Voltron face down monstrous foes together—what if their machines were to combine, forming a new hero? While it seems highly imaginative, the potential for a Voltron/Power Rangers crossover is immense, and certainly worth exploring.

BOOM! Studios: The Right Partner for a Dream Crossover

Unmatched Crossovers in Comics

Voltron Defender of the Universe Comic Cover

The beauty of comic books lies in their inherent flexibility to create crossovers that transcends the limitations of live-action adaptations. While the prospect of a Power Rangers and Voltron crossover may never come to fruition on screen, the comic realm allows such dreams to blossom, provided the respective rights holders are on board. Given the compatibility of these two beloved franchises, the time has come to advocate for a crossover that truly does justice to both the Power Rangers and Voltron legacy.

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