1st Appearance of The Power Rangers? 1 1

[Bart Allen]

Fellow comic book fans :3

 

I'm wondering exactly which is the first official appearance of the Power Rangers?

 

I've been looking and CGC doesn't seem to have an official key comment-label on the vertification page to clarify this? As I'm unsure as to whether it's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Saga #1, Saban's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 or something else entirely ~

 

What do you think?

 

All comments are welcomed.

Edited August 12, 2015 by Bart Allen

[ygogolak]

Both of those have the same cover date and published by the same company, same cover, etc... I looks like one had a toy with it, or the toy came with the comic.

[BettrFastrStrongr]

Are you talking about the Marvel one from 1995?

[comix4fun]

Are you talking about the Marvel one from 1995?

 

 

The Hamilton Comics #1 predates the Marvel series.

 

Dec 1994. The Marvel series has 1995 dates.

[Bill1]

[Bill1]

My kids were really into the show and toys; I bought this when it came out and I believe it is the first appearance in comics.

[Legion HQ]

My kids were really into the show and toys; I bought this when it came out and I believe it is the first appearance in comics.

 

That was my recollection from back in the day as well, Bill.

[Bart Allen]

But why at the key section it states,

 

"Power Up! trading card included"

 

instead of,

 

"First appearance of the Power Rangers, Zordon, Alpha 5, etc."

[Amadeus Arkham]

Is it possible that there are Japanese comics that pre-date 12/94?

 

 

EDIT - The MMPR first appear in the April 1994's Super Sentai #2. Would this be considered a comic appearance or a magazine appearance?

Edited August 12, 2015 by Amadeus Arkham

[GeeksAreMyPeeps]

But why at the key section it states,

 

"Power Up! trading card included"

 

instead of,

 

"First appearance of the Power Rangers, Zordon, Alpha 5, etc."

CGC is in the grading business. It's not on them to research that sort of information. If they're not *sure* that it's the first, better to leave that info off.

[Amadeus Arkham]

Sounds like something that can be posted in the "Ask CGC" forum.

[comicstock]

When I had my store in eastern PA, we had Gray Morrow in for a signing for this book.

Nice, nice person.

Lots of happy kids and comics sold.

My daughter got dressed up as the pink Power Ranger for the day, shook hands and even signed autographs.

Edited August 13, 2015 by comicstock

[Bill1]

They often leave off info like first appearance, unless it has become important. They don't say first print on books either. They usually say 2nd print, etc. Some graded power rangers have the card removed- they need to tell you it is complete, I imagine, for those that may not know it had a card in it.

[Bill1]

Here is another recent example. First appearance of Alex, Ada, but not mentioned. If this book becomes big someday, the future slabbings will say First Appearance.

[Bill1]

Same deal here. This was the first graded RR 1. I bet the more recently graded ones say First Appearance......

 

[BettrFastrStrongr]

Alright, time to bail this thread.

[nikocb]

If you ask them to add it to the label, they'll research the validity of your request and will add it if it's valid

[comix4fun]

Here is another recent example. First appearance of Alex, Ada, but not mentioned. If this book becomes big someday, the future slabbings will say First Appearance.

 

 

No idea who they are.

[Amadeus Arkham]

My copy of Saga #1 doesn't have anything on the label, but if you look it up by certification number, it says:

1st appearance of Marko, Alana, Hazel,

Prince Robot IV, Special Agent Gale,

Vez, The Will & Lying Cat.

 

Sometimes CGC is just slow on the uptake on documenting first appearances.

Edited August 13, 2015 by Amadeus Arkham

[Bart Allen]

Amazing comments everyone :3

 

I still feel that CGC should highlight that first appearance; perhaps after the release of the Power Rangers film; but on a completely different note, I can't believe this comic right below is going for such a price, even with the signature's and the grade, it's not the first appearance,

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Rangers-1-CGC-SS-9-8-signed-original-Black-Blue-Red-Alpha-tv-cast-movie-/141724527132?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ff70aa1c