RarityDash Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Saw this on EqD and, to me at least, it's probably some of the coolest pony news to come out in a while:Hasbro and comic book publisher IDW are teaming up to produce an official comic series based on MLP:FIM, with writer Katie Cook and artist Andy Price as the creative team. More details, as well as some of the artwork, can be found here.I think this is awesome. The art looks nice, and it really sounds like this is going to not be something thrown out there without much thought that would only appeal to the target audience. Sounds like its going to be a fun new medium to get some hopefully great new pony stories. I definitely plan on picking it up this November. Thoughts?Also, I wasn't entirely sure where to place this topic. I know FIM Series is mainly just for the show, but as this is a new series of officially licensed stories set in the FIM universe, it seemed appropriate to me even if it wasn't the show itself. If a moderator thinks it belongs somewhere else, feel free to move it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Krackle Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 GLORIOUS! I shall inform my local shops at once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicRainb00m Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I think this will be good. Art seems good, and if it's more ponies, I need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacobob Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Like the little model sheet thing they did..And I AM REALLY loving this artist. Check out his Devie page. He made my geek brain explode with one pic. He did aHaunted Mansion (Disney's) Pony Crossover.http://andypriceart.deviantart.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitehawke Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 All I'm hoping for is that we're now getting some competent official(AKA non-fan) comics compared to the ones we're currently getting (Which feature vector abuse to the max). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacobob Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I really recommend checking his stuff out on the link I provided. The artist is pretty good and I like his sense of humor, There's a few con pics there that are a bit more on the adult side..But not too much so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davroth Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 We need to make those a success, provided they are well written. If those take off, I think the future of G4 is going to be bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RarityDash Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 We need to make those a success, provided they are well written. If those take off, I think the future of G4 is going to be bright.Totally agree. This needs to be a success.I know for most of us who read comic books already and are pony fans, the decision to buy this is pretty immediate, but I hope this extends beyond just that. I mean, provided it's good I guess, but the editor's comments in that article really make me think that they're on exactly the right track with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosewind Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 This is great news for pony fans! So erm...are we considering everything that happens in the comic canon to FiM? I can feel the headache now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacobob Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Katie Cook is also a pretty talented artist as well. Does a web comic....http://www.gronkcomic.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoth Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 An official comic book series?....AND IT'S AIMED TOWARDS US?!I'm not a fan of comics, but I'm certainly one now! The artwork looks FANTASTIC, it looks as if the creators love the show just as much as we do and....man, all this excitement the last few days about the show has been GREAT!I just can't imagine how my girlfriend will react...not only is she a Pegasister, but she also loves comics...I CANNOT wait for this! Season 3 and this can't come any sooner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Krackle Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Here's something I noticed the more I looked at the colored images. Twilight's mane is primarily black, not the indigo we're accustomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoth Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Here's something I noticed the more I looked at the colored images. Twilight's mane is primarily black, not the indigo we're accustomed.It looks more like a preview sketch than 100% official artwork from the comic. I'd say it was done just for show.Besides, Katie Cook's artwork looks more indigo. It's too early to really tell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsporko Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 THAT ART IS SO CUTE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerian Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) *Pinkie Pie voice*'Please come to England....Please come to England.....' 'Luna is Lankiest Pony...Also Best Pony' Makes me smile! Edited July 15, 2012 by Lerian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacobob Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 IDW Publishing is a pretty big company in der funny book making department..So if you get Transformers, 30 Days Of Night, TMNT, Dr Who, etc, you should be getting some Pony soon. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IDW_Publishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Paradox Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Does anyone know when this is supposed to be released?I have to admit, I actually don't really read western comics, the only series I ever collected was the Powerpuff Girls (I've also bought and downloaded a few issues of another series roughly 4 years ago because those particular volumes featured a character I like from the T.V. series), but I deffinately plan to buy these, hopefully it will be released in Canada so I can buy it easilyBut I remember seeing those character sheets a little while ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker_Izing Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Just pre-ordered the comic on the same webshop I get Sonic comics... So I'l get not that much shippment slap, besides I'l get ponies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Maybe MARVEL can finally do that FiM crossover starring me and the ponies,Now that FiM has it's own comicImagine Deadpool with ponies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RarityDash Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Does anyone know when this is supposed to be released?The article says it comes out in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesh Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Just pre-ordered the comic on the same webshop I get Sonic comics... So I'l get not that much shippment slap, besides I'l get ponies...Wait, you can already pre-order it? Where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 SQUEEEEEE!!!!!!!I will be getting this. I like the art (even if I do think I like Katie's overall style better) and am hugely glad that the folks involved are fans in their own right.While I think some of the more adult leaning stuff Andy does is funny I hope that doesn't leak too much into the comic. The innocent, sweet nature of the show is one of its biggest draws for me. I don't know if I could reconcile overly "grown-up" stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacobob Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Yeah, I don't think we're going to be seeing 'Bray-Son' or Applejack running around with a shot-gun in the comic book, but I'm sure he'll supply us with what we generally expect for the show. Stuff for the kids, and a little bit for the adults to catch that may go over the kid's heads. Like proper family entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirShadowdeath Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 inb4 Hasbro is selling out on MLP.I have no opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerian Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Just pre-ordered the comic on the same webshop I get Sonic comics... So I'l get not that much shippment slap, besides I'l get ponies...*Applejack voice*So webshop you say...Ahem, hint, hint...webshop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now