POWER RANGERS Star Amy Jo Johnson Announces 30th Anniversary Comic; Reveals Why She Didn't Join The Reunion

POWER RANGERS Star Amy Jo Johnson Announces 30th Anniversary Comic; Reveals Why She Didn't Join The Reunion

While she won't be part of the upcoming Once & Always Netflix special, original Pink Ranger Amy Jo Johnson has revealed her own 30th Anniversary plans and elaborated on her decision not to suit up.

By RohanPatel - Apr 01, 2023 03:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Power Rangers
Source: Variety

With the show's 30th Anniversary nearly upon us, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are shouting back to action in more ways than one, as in addition to the upcoming Once & Always Netflix special, the original Pink Ranger Amy Jo Johnson has announced, via Variety, her plans to debut a brand new comic book series with publisher Boom Studios. 

The untitled series, which is tentatively scheduled to launch in 2024, was co-written by Johnson and her partner and director Matt Hotson, with the concept originating during the pandemic, “I was daydreaming about it and mentioned it to my boyfriend, Matt. He said, ‘Why don’t you try to write it as a comic book?' We had all the time on our hands, so we daydreamed up this entire comic book series knowing the 30th anniversary was coming.

Johnson tells the trade that her series will be different from the original series, as it's her own version of the story, but it sounds like it will still center on her era of the saga, as she watched MMPR episodes - apparently for the first time - to draw further inspiration and get reacquainted with the series that made her a household name in the '90s. 

This is my thank you, this is my love letter to the fans. It’s just been incredible to have these kids who are now adults support me through all of [my career] changes.

Now, as for the upcoming 30th Anniversary special, where she won't be a participant despite the return of her original co-stars Walter Jones and David Yost, Johnson again clarifies that her decision to not come back wasn't monetary, but had more to do with her just having moved on from acting. She explains, 

There were a bunch of different factors that came into play. One of them [being] I was working on other projects, and I also have a 14-year-old…I stopped acting and switched my focus to writing [and] directing almost 10 years ago. I can give you a list of excuses.

It just didn’t even occur to me [to join the reunion] because I was so focused on this comic book and telling this story.

However, that doesn't mean she isn't excited to see Once & Always, and will continue to root for her friends and fans. “The whole franchise will always be very special to me. I can’t wait to see it.


Thirty years after the wise and powerful Zordon formed the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the team comes face to face with a familiar threat from the past. In the midst of a global crisis, they are called on once again to be the heroes the world needs. This 30th Anniversary Special is inspired by the legendary mantra from the franchise “Once a Ranger, Always a Ranger,” meaning once you become part of the Ranger family, you are always welcome back.

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bobevanz
bobevanz - 4/1/2023, 3:15 PM
I'll be 34 this year, [frick] im old lol. I remember watching the OG series at my grandma's after school. Nostalgia is real!
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 4/1/2023, 3:29 PM
@bobevanz - same. We getting up there
DEVWoulf
DEVWoulf - 4/1/2023, 4:58 PM
@bobevanz - Same. 36 this month. In the early 90s I watched this show every morning before school and played the video games when I got home. My childhood right here!
GirshwinDavies
GirshwinDavies - 4/1/2023, 7:04 PM
@bobevanz - Dude. Just turned 34 March 28th!! Brings back memories indeed
Whoelsebutkevin
Whoelsebutkevin - 4/1/2023, 9:16 PM
@GirshwinDavies - 36 wayyyy later this year and man oh man did I crush on her. I remember also watching Susie Q on Disney.
dragon316
dragon316 - 4/1/2023, 3:18 PM
Like know title of her book I’m unable to Jason comic book he created to check out if I like it
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 4/1/2023, 6:23 PM
@dragon316 - you mean you can't find the comic book focused on Jason? Think Boom Studios made atleast one.

If you mean Jason David Frank though, I would also like to know about that comic.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 4/1/2023, 3:25 PM
So her excuse for not doing Power Rangers is she was already too busy doing Power Rangers.

That's pretty bulletproof.
Origame
Origame - 4/1/2023, 3:31 PM
@ObserverIO - missed the "quit acting and had a child" part?
mastakilla39
mastakilla39 - 4/1/2023, 6:03 PM
@Origame - Apparently it came down to pay, she wanted more than what was offered. Kinda sad as her, david yost, and walter jones were the only ones that never came back to the show and this was her last time to play kimberly again. guess this is it.
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 4/1/2023, 3:27 PM
She was with me.
Kadara
Kadara - 4/1/2023, 4:48 PM
@TheWalkingCuban - That explains the busy part 😏
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 4/1/2023, 5:21 PM
@Kadara - it do, it really do
philinterrupted
philinterrupted - 4/1/2023, 3:31 PM
The 14 year old isn’t much of an excuse. I have one, they’re assholes but they’re manageable.
dracula
dracula - 4/1/2023, 3:31 PM
Wonder if austin st john will ever do a power ranger comic book

Like Jason David frank with his white Dragon, Austin has his own darker project with references to Power Rangers

Once that comic is finished he wants to turn it into an animated series
dracula
dracula - 4/1/2023, 3:35 PM
Too bad there can never be a reunion of the original cast

They actually tried to for the Turbo movie

Obviously Yost had left right before production because of the gay bashing

Jones and Trang didnt want to give up their Screen Actor Guild membership
Saga
Saga - 4/1/2023, 4:07 PM
She already said it was a money thing. Nothing wrong with that, but for me the whole reunion feels empty without her or Austin.
TheVandalore
TheVandalore - 4/1/2023, 4:45 PM
I always find it slightly crappy when actors feel above or beyond celebrating the thing that gave them their break and opportunities in life.

Dude... Billy was bullied for years on set and still came back for the fans....

She could have filmed a tiny guest spot. So could Austin. Hell, they could have just appeared via FaceTime at their actual homes, maybe Jason and Amy aren't active Rangers anymore for any of a million reasons. Just a 30 second clip on a cell phone would be enough.

But to just not be involved.... I mean it's their call... nothing says they had to.... just seems kinda crappy.
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