Featuring stories by Sam Maggs, Jeremy Whitley, and Tony Fleecs
Illustrated by Keisha Okafor, Amy Mebberson, and Brianna Garcia
3 stars
A fun blending of various generations to celebrate 40 years of My Little Pony. Explore adventures from Generation 1 through Mark Your Mark with references to Friendship is Magic.
In “Friendship is Forever” (Sam Maggs, Keisha Okafor), follow Julie and her friends as their increasing responsibilities threaten to push them apart. Can they band together and save their beloved barn with the help of their G1 ponies? Okay story. The longest of the three, it has some nice messages though was a bit anticlimactic.
“Tales of Dream Valley” (Jeremy Whitley, Amy Mebberson) features a trio of Make Your Mark ponies who make an important pony history discovery and learn about their G1 past. This was probably my favorite in the collection. The mashup was so fun. I loved the artwork and how it showcases the different styles between G1 and G5.
“Bonnie” (Tony Fleecs, Brianna Garcia) is a close second for favorite story. While staying at her grandmother’s house, Bonnie’s MLP marathon is interrupted when the power goes out. Her grandmother shares her own G1 figures and helps Bonnie with a friendship problem. Adorable artwork and a cute story with a feel-good message.
The book also includes a cover gallery and a quick overview of how comics are created from the initial script to the finished page.
A cute collection overall. I really enjoyed the overlap between the generations. It was fun to explore how the ponies have changed over time and My Little Pony’s history.