Kimberly Ann Hart's legacy as the greatest Pink Ranger goes beyond the original show. Through spin-off material and upcoming comics written by the original actress, her character has been further developed. The Power Rangers comics have provided a fresh perspective on Kimberly, revealing new layers to her personality and highlighting her leadership abilities. In the future, she takes on the role of the Ranger Slayer, leading the resistance against an evil Tommy Oliver. This showcases her exceptional combat skills and intelligence. Eventually, she breaks free from mind control and becomes a true hero. You can see an image of her as the Ranger Slayer here.
The original Pink Ranger, Kimberly Hart, has left an indelible mark on Power Rangers history, particularly through BOOM! Studios' comics. Known as the greatest Pink Ranger in the franchise, Kimberly's iconic moments could fill a list on their own. Her legacy has even led to spin-off material, including an upcoming comic written by her original actress.
The Power Rangers comics, such as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Go Go Power Rangers, have breathed new life into the franchise, especially for the original Pink Ranger. These series have expanded the lore and recontextualized old characters, with Kimberly benefiting greatly from this renaissance. The comics not only remind fans why they love her character but also add new layers to her personality.
In Go Go Power Rangers #9, by Ryan Parrott, Dan Mora, Raul Angulo, and Ed Dukeshire, the story delves into an alternate reality where the original Pink Ranger, now known as the Ranger Slayer, leads a resistance against an evil Tommy Oliver. The issue showcases Kimberly's resourcefulness and her prowess with a bow and arrow even without her Morpher.
Please note that in this timeline, Tommy becomes Drakkon before joining the team, so Kimberly doesn't experience many of the defining moments that shape her character in later seasons. Despite this, she still demonstrates strong leadership skills in the World of the Coinless, shining even without the character development she would have had in the main canon. She becomes such a threat that Drakkon decides to mind-control her into becoming his Ranger Slayer. In issue #9, future Kimberly makes a powerful impact by taking out Goldar and the Putties and then attacking the Rangers, proving herself as a formidable fighter. In issue #11, present-day Kimberly breaks future Kimberly's Ranger Slayer mind control, allowing her to turn into a hero. Additionally, in the same issue, the Ranger Slayer relives a significant moment at the Juice Bar.
This list highlights some of Kimberly's best moments as a Ranger, but there is one wholesome moment that stands out. In an alternate reality, a traumatized Kimberly finds a rare moment of peace as she takes some downtime at the juice bar with her present-day self. As she repairs her devices and reflects on her life, she gets to decompress and enjoy the simple things, like drinking milkshakes and reuniting with old friends. Meanwhile, in another storyline, the present-day Rangers must deal with the aftermath of Tommy Oliver's murder at the hands of his evil future self, Lord Drakkon. As they face an all-out war with the Morphin Grid at stake, Jason gives present-day Kimberly the Dragon Dagger to help in the fight.In the final battle against Lord Drakkon's army, Jason, who leads the charge for the Rangers, pays tribute to Tommy Oliver by wearing his Dragon Shield. He surprises Kimberly by giving her the Dragon Dagger, allowing her to pilot the Dragonzord. Despite her confusion at first, Kimberly proves herself as a capable Ranger during this critical time, impressing Jason with her skills and dedication.
In the Beyond the Grid storyline, Rangers from different worlds, timelines, and eras unite to defeat Lord Drakkon's army. Among them is the Ranger Slayer, who returns to join the fight. After defeating Drakkon, the remaining Rangers face a new threat in space. Teaming up with a mysterious Solar Ranger, future Kimberly takes on the role of a leader, showcasing her skills and leading the ultimate Ranger dream team. With new Solar powers and Zords, they confront an evil Morphin Master, leaving Kimberly's Ranger Slayer past behind and proving her ability to lead a team.
In the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink series, written by Brenden Fletcher, Kelly Thompson, and illustrated by Danielle Di Nicuolo, Sarah Stern, and Ed Dukeshire, Kimberly becomes the Shazam of the Power Rangers.The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink miniseries takes place after Kimberly leaves the team in the original show. However, she finds herself fighting off monsters during the Pan-Global Games. Just like any Power Ranger, when trouble arises, she suits up for action, showing that she hasn't lost her fighting spirit. When Kimberly asks Zordon for help, she discovers an untapped plot hole that grants her incredible powers. Not only does she retain her Ranger powers, but she can also share them with others, essentially becoming a Power Ranger version of Shazam.
In another storyline, the former Ranger Slayer returns to her timeline, only to find that the world is still facing challenges. With Drakkon gone, Scorpina has taken over his regime, and Rita Repulsa has returned, thanks to Trini, the original Yellow Ranger. Despite these obstacles, Kimberly handles them with grace and proves herself as a capable leader. The people look up to her to lead them into a better future, as she aims to undo the damage caused by Drakkon.
Meanwhile, in the present, a crazed version of Drakkon resurfaces, warning the Rangers about a greater threat known as the Empyreals. Although the Rangers are skeptical of his intentions, they keep him locked up in the Command Center. Kimberly, in particular, struggles with her feelings towards him, as he had tormented her friends in the past. However, when she has the opportunity to eliminate him, she shows remarkable self-control and resists the urge to take revenge.
Lastly, there is a storyline involving breaking Zordon's rule about Zords, but the details are not provided in the given content.One notable moment where Kim demonstrates a lack of self-control is when her ex-boyfriend Matt who has become the new Green Ranger, is captured by Rita Repulsa during her Mistressile era. Overwhelmed by her emotions and determined to resolve the situation quickly, unleashes her Firebird Zord into battle even though the monster hasn't grown yet and despite going against Zordon's rules. This highlights Kimberly's frightening side when she's, but also emphasizes her effectiveness when she believes time is running out and she has no other options.
In Mighty Morphin #22, Kimberly experiences what could arguably be considered as one her greatest moments in both the show and the comics. During a training simulation gone wrong, Kimberly confronts the ghosts of past, present, and future Rangers' enemies. When it like all hope is lost, the Pink Emissary appears to connect Kimberly to the Morphin Grid and unlock her astonishing true power. This connection allows her to summon assistance from every Pink Ranger throughout Rangerhood's history. This incredible feat not only solidifies Kimberly Hart's exceptional leadership qualities but also demonstrates why she is regarded as one of the most extraordinary Power Rangers ever.