"Billy, What Have You Done?": Power Rangers' Original Blue Ranger Has Finally Done the Unforgivable, Turning Zordon Against Him

Summary The preview for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #122 centers on a confrontation between the original Blue Ranger, Billy Cranston, and the team's mentor Zordon, in the wake of a shocking betrayal by Billy.

Billy's actions in the previous issue complicate his role as one of the Power Rangers franchise's most steadfast heroes, and this story may have major repercussions for his legacy.

Billy's inadvertant wrongdoing, in his attempt to do good, mirrors Lord Drakkon's downfall, putting him at risk of a similar fate if he does not heed Zordon's warnings in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #122.

Warning: Spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #122!The deepest betrayal just came from one of the most unexpected Power Rangers. The original Blue Ranger, Billy Cranston, has been depicted as among the most loyal and dedicated Rangers in the history of the franchise, so much so that he's dedicated several years to Rangerhood past his original run, rebranding himself as a mentor – yet in a shocking turn, it appears that is now all set to change.

AIPT released a preview for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #122 – written by Melissa Flores, with art by Simona Di Gianfelice – which suggests that Billy is about to take a turn for the worse.

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As the preview makes clear, Zordon has an ax to grind with his former star pupil, complicating Billy's role as a hero and the depths that anyone should go to be one. With Boom! Studios' Power Rangers ongoing drawing to a close, this issue appears set to have major repercussions for Billy Cranston's legacy.

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Billy Cranston Has Always Been The Most Loyal Power Ranger – Until Now

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #122 – Written By Melissa Flores, Art By Simona Di Gianfelice

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In the preview for Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers #122, Billy awakens in Zordon's time warp, where he's being imprisoned, interrogated, and above all else, scolded.

As the Power Rangers continue to combat Dark Specter in the midst of their Darkest Hour, the previous issue showcased Billy at his most stressed and desperate. The pressure is on as he keeps seeing manifestations of the late Grace Sterling – another mentor and the original first ever Red Ranger – in his mind, as in her death, she put the weight of saving the Morphin Grid on his shoulders. In an effort to be the ultimate problem solver, Billy concludes the only way to save the Morphin Grid is to shatter it all over again.

In the preview for Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers #122, Billy awakens in Zordon's time warp, where he's being imprisoned, interrogated, and above all else, scolded for what he did last issue. Despite his actions, Billy doesn't understand the full extent of what he did, or at least was so intent on doing the right thing that he overlooked whatever wrong could come from his decision. Zordon points out all of the harm from Billy's actions. Aside from hurting his friends (physically and emotionally), he's actually shattered the grid.

Doing bad things in an attempt to do good is reminiscent enough of Drakkon's downfall, making it safe to say [Billy is] at the same risk.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #122 – Covers By Taurin Clarke, Mateus Manhanini, Martin Simmonds, Rafael Sarmento, Bjorn Barends, & Goni Montes

In an alternate timeline, Tommy Oliver – clouded by confusion and tempted by a desire to do what he considered right his own way – remained evil after having Rita Repulsa's spell broken, becoming Lord Drakkon. Until the emergence of Dark Specter, Drakkon was considered the most dangerous foe in Power Rangers history.

Billy isn't the first person to shatter the grid, as before him, it was Lord Drakkon. Even if his intentions were good at the start, Tommy let himself be corrupted as Drakkon. While Billy is showing no signs of becoming pure evil, as Drakkon did before his recent death, doing bad things in an attempt to do good is reminiscent enough of Drakkon's downfall, making it safe to say he's at the same risk. If Zordon's pep talk doesn't work, he could lose one of his best Power Rangers.

Source: AIPT Comics

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #122 will be available July 24, 2024 from BOOM! Studios.