

I don't want a story about how Fluttershy started a fluffy bunny sanctuary - I want stories and depth, while still being something a younger kid will get engrossed in."Īsked about the series' direction and opening storyline, Cook was reticent to offer little more than a hint. "I am writing the book that, as a Pony fan and an all-ages writer, I would want to read. "I am writing this comic for, well, me!" the writer said.

It's a great all-ages property now, and it's not just for girls anymore."Ĭook aims for every "Friendship Is Magic" fan demographic to appreciate the new series, which stars the six main characters from the TV series - Twilight Sparkle Applejack Rarity Fluttershy Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie - and chronicles their adventures in Ponyville.

"I think the characters are strong and lovable, the stories are well-written, and there's an underlying sense of humor to the show that's very hip," she said. As Hearth's Warming Eve gets celebrated earlier and earlier every year, the Flim-Flam Brothers roll into town selling all manner of trinkets and the story of Windy the Windigo! But, will Twilight and Applejack spoil everyone's holiday by chasing them out of town? Plus, when Rarity is invited to three parties on Hearth's Warming Eve-one in Manehattan, one in Canterlot, and one at home in Ponyville-she is loath to miss out on any of the fun, and decides that instead of deciding, she'll just go to all three! By writers Katie Cook, Bobby Curnow, and James Asmus with artists Brenda Hickey, Agnes Garbowska, Andy Price, and Trish Forstner.As a fan, Cook understands the broad appeal of "Friendship Is Magic," which has built a large cult following of adult male fans known as "Bronies," along with its appeal to younger audiences. But when a mysterious creature starts ruining their crop, Applejack sets out to find out who's behind this tomfoolery! Who, or what, is the SASS SQUASH? Then, when Twilight Sparkle and Spike get stuck in a snowstorm, Twilight reads some classic Equestrian holiday tales to pass the time, including The Flying Reindeer, The Toy and the Mouse, and 'Twas the Night Before Hearth's Warming Eve. It's almost Hearth's Warming Eve, and the Apple family is busy at work preparing an array of tasty apple treats for all of Ponyville.
