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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (collected editions) #5
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Volume 5
The ponies embark on their greatest adventure yet as they travel to a new world in desperate need of aid in "Reflections." Collects issues #17–20.
104 pages, Paperback
First published September 16, 2014
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Katie Cook
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I graduated from the College for Creative Studies in 2004 with a BFA in illustration, my love of cartooning and comics has led me to where i am today.
I've done licensed work for DC, Marvel, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, My Little Pony:Friendship is Magic, Fraggle Rock and more. I love being a nerd, so being able to draw nerdy things for a living is the best thing ever.
I'm married to the best guy ever. Ryan keeps me grounded.
I have a daughter, Grayson, who is my booger-y little destroyer of worlds.
I like my cats... a LOT.
...Our dog isn't too bad.
I live in a state shaped like a mitten.
The constant support of my family, pets, friends, and even complete strangers, is what drives me to succeed in art. Thank you everyone, because of you, I am what I am.
Which means... I'm all your fault.
I graduated from the College for Creative Studies in 2004 with a BFA in illustration, my love of cartooning and comics has led me to where i am today.
I've done licensed work for DC, Marvel, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, My Little Pony:Friendship is Magic, Fraggle Rock and more. I love being a nerd, so being able to draw nerdy things for a living is the best thing ever.
I'm married to the best guy ever. Ryan keeps me grounded.
I have a daughter, Grayson, who is my booger-y little destroyer of worlds.
I like my cats... a LOT.
...Our dog isn't too bad.
I live in a state shaped like a mitten.
The constant support of my family, pets, friends, and even complete strangers, is what drives me to succeed in art. Thank you everyone, because of you, I am what I am.
Which means... I'm all your fault.
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October 12, 2014
That was surprisingly sad.
April 8, 2015
This volume is great convoluted multiverse fun. It's the best epic storyline in the series so far. I think this one works better than My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Volume 1 and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Volume 2 because there isn't really a quest to obtain an object or anything. The alternate universe concept works wonderfully and offers a chance to see the opposites of every pony, with six big exceptions...
It starts with an awesome first issue. The artwork is fantastic, with very creative layouts. There are tons of jokes plus a few references to the 1960s Batman TV show. And a T-Rex with a cutie mark! Throughout the entire volume there are some fourth wall breaking moments ("You can't do that! This is a kids' comic!") that are perfectly in tune with the irreverent attitude of the series. It's fun to pick up on little details too, such as the fedora wearing pony from the first page that appears in the backgrounds in later issues but is never really explained.
The story continues on a high until the very end. The scenes jump back and forth between worlds and timelines but it always manages to remain coherent. It does help to be more familiar with the past history from the TV series, especially to keep track of when and why the alternate versions of Celestia and Luna are the way they are. I really enjoyed the strong themes and motifs that tied everything together. The usual themes of friendship and harmony are in place along with personal responsibility and desires conflicting with greater good and group needs.
The supplemental material after the last issue was also great. A two page splash clues the reader into why a certain group of alternate reality ponies never makes a proper appearance. The multiple versions of how Star Swirl got his hat are humorous and carry on the alternate reality theme of the main story.
Another strong volume in a strong series. In a world currently filled with serious and violent mainstream comics (superhero and otherwise) it's nice to have a series filled with good fun, good humor, and good merit.
It starts with an awesome first issue. The artwork is fantastic, with very creative layouts. There are tons of jokes plus a few references to the 1960s Batman TV show. And a T-Rex with a cutie mark! Throughout the entire volume there are some fourth wall breaking moments ("You can't do that! This is a kids' comic!") that are perfectly in tune with the irreverent attitude of the series. It's fun to pick up on little details too, such as the fedora wearing pony from the first page that appears in the backgrounds in later issues but is never really explained.
The story continues on a high until the very end. The scenes jump back and forth between worlds and timelines but it always manages to remain coherent. It does help to be more familiar with the past history from the TV series, especially to keep track of when and why the alternate versions of Celestia and Luna are the way they are. I really enjoyed the strong themes and motifs that tied everything together. The usual themes of friendship and harmony are in place along with personal responsibility and desires conflicting with greater good and group needs.
The supplemental material after the last issue was also great. A two page splash clues the reader into why a certain group of alternate reality ponies never makes a proper appearance. The multiple versions of how Star Swirl got his hat are humorous and carry on the alternate reality theme of the main story.
Another strong volume in a strong series. In a world currently filled with serious and violent mainstream comics (superhero and otherwise) it's nice to have a series filled with good fun, good humor, and good merit.
January 17, 2024
A childhood favorite and a tearjerker...
November 10, 2015
I really enjoyed this entry in the MLP graphic novel series. I feel like I need to read it again to fully understand the flashes back and forth from the past to the present. However, I liked that it made Celestia a more believable and relatable character.
October 8, 2023
I enjoy reading these with my daughter, it is like getting extra episodes of the show that I missed out on. Most are geared toward slightly older children, so some of the more interesting and adventurous episodes like the season finales of the tv series. This was one of my favorite arcs. Themes: Forbidden love, loss, and sacrifice.
I love Celestia as a character and if I had my way I would create a prequel show: "My Little Pony: Celestia Chronicles."
I love Celestia as a character and if I had my way I would create a prequel show: "My Little Pony: Celestia Chronicles."
January 23, 2024
This was a reread but my god I forgot how much I enjoyed this comic! Andy Price’s art is endlessly gorgeous I spent so long on each page just looking at all the background details. Absolutely one of the best stories to come from the series; love, tragedy, an alternate universe where the evil guys good and the good guys evil, they went off!
July 4, 2024
this book is so good
I love this book series! Graphic novels are fun, and all this art is amazing!
However, I have some advice for future readers. All the adventures are perfectly covered in the Kindle Unlimited! No need to buy the other FIMs that are not! You will be displeased as they are the same story, but split into multiple parts (books). It might be a scam.
I love this book series! Graphic novels are fun, and all this art is amazing!
However, I have some advice for future readers. All the adventures are perfectly covered in the Kindle Unlimited! No need to buy the other FIMs that are not! You will be displeased as they are the same story, but split into multiple parts (books). It might be a scam.
February 3, 2025
Words can’t express how much I love this book. The art is absolutely brilliant, and the story like is amazing. Every time I remember it I need to reread it, and each time it seems better than the last. It invokes so much feeling and emotion, which sounds rather foolish since it’s a My Little Pony comic, but what can I say, good writing is good writing.
I rate this book an 11/10!
I rate this book an 11/10!
September 12, 2022
Probably the best IDW MLP comic out there. I have yet to be proved wrong. The story is great, the artwork is stunning and the fan service to some of the lesser known characters is 11/10. King Sombra gets a personality and it's amazing.
November 14, 2024
Lovely
I do so enjoy these alternate reality stories as well as the story giving time and attention to characters who were never very well developed on the show. This was so lovely to read
I do so enjoy these alternate reality stories as well as the story giving time and attention to characters who were never very well developed on the show. This was so lovely to read
May 20, 2017
I would say more of a 4.5 stars. I enjoyed the back story/current story for Princess Celestia.
February 7, 2018
I loved the opportunity to learn more about young Celestia and see some of Starswirl.
February 19, 2018
This is The Last Unicorn kind of sad.
August 16, 2019
Fun
My daughter really enjoyed this story, she is really looking forward to reading others in this My Little Pony series
My daughter really enjoyed this story, she is really looking forward to reading others in this My Little Pony series
March 11, 2020
Why did they do this?!?! It's so good but so sad!
February 19, 2021
5 stars
A very well done and beautifully sad my little pony adventure. I really liked the characters we meet in this one and the way the story was written.
A very well done and beautifully sad my little pony adventure. I really liked the characters we meet in this one and the way the story was written.
March 20, 2021
This was the craziest story EVER!!!! I got so caught up in the plot! This is why I love the series.
December 31, 2021
More like 4.5 stars, but not as good as the last one.
September 9, 2023
Najlepsza czesc ALE DLACZEGO TO BYLO TAKIE SMUTNE 😭😭😭
September 6, 2024
Amazing and emotional book
This book legit made me cry because of how good the storyline was, Celestia having to make a hard decision was emotional
This book legit made me cry because of how good the storyline was, Celestia having to make a hard decision was emotional
July 3, 2014
Contrary to what we tend to believe, Princess Celestia isn't perfect. She made some poor decisions in her youth, and one of them is coming back to haunt her, and maybe all of Equestria. When she was just a student of the powerful unicorn Star Swirl, the pair discovered a magical mirror that could take them to an alternate universe. They found a paralel world where King Sombra is good, and wise, and handsome... and Celestia falls in love with him! Star Swirl warns her that too much travel between the worlds could have disasterous results, but Celestia disobeys him, time and again, to be with her love, Sombra. Unfortunately, Star Swirl was correct: Her universe-hopping has caused a rift, and Celestia's evil counterpart in the other world threatens to break through to Equestria. Can Twilight Sparkle and her friends close the rift with the elements of harmony? And will that mean Celestia and Sombra may never see each other again?
This is definitely one of the stronger "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" story arcs in recent memory. I loved the back story with Star Swirl and Celestia, as well as Twilight and company's problem solving skills trying to work out a solution. There are a lot of fun references, both to the pop culture and the MLP canon, and the art is really great, portraying the "good" and "evil" versions of each of the characters in a way that's not confusing.
All in all a very entertaining graphic novel!
This is definitely one of the stronger "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" story arcs in recent memory. I loved the back story with Star Swirl and Celestia, as well as Twilight and company's problem solving skills trying to work out a solution. There are a lot of fun references, both to the pop culture and the MLP canon, and the art is really great, portraying the "good" and "evil" versions of each of the characters in a way that's not confusing.
All in all a very entertaining graphic novel!
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January 14, 2018HOW many fanfics out there have the plot of one of the Big Bads having a romantic relationship with one of the Princesses? And this volume does it with King Sombra.
And you know what?
It's GOOD.
Continued excellend from the Friendship is Magic comics. This takes the traditional comic storyline of mirror universe where all that is evil is good and vice versa, and in that it is somewhat cliche, but the cliche is freshened up by establishing a previous link and friendship between the worlds of Equestria and Mirror Equestria. Even more interesting, the background story is set right around the turn of Princess Luna into Nightmare Moon, adding in a story of grief and improper coping mechanisms, as Princess Celestia returns to the mirror world to see her sister happy and good.
I actually found myself liking Good King Sombra, and the ending was rather heartbreaking. But it does pose an interesting question: If the Sombra in the mirror world is now evil...does that mean Equestia proper's Sombra has turned...good?
Here's to hoping for a sequel!
And you know what?
It's GOOD.
Continued excellend from the Friendship is Magic comics. This takes the traditional comic storyline of mirror universe where all that is evil is good and vice versa, and in that it is somewhat cliche, but the cliche is freshened up by establishing a previous link and friendship between the worlds of Equestria and Mirror Equestria. Even more interesting, the background story is set right around the turn of Princess Luna into Nightmare Moon, adding in a story of grief and improper coping mechanisms, as Princess Celestia returns to the mirror world to see her sister happy and good.
I actually found myself liking Good King Sombra, and the ending was rather heartbreaking. But it does pose an interesting question: If the Sombra in the mirror world is now evil...does that mean Equestia proper's Sombra has turned...good?
Here's to hoping for a sequel!
October 3, 2015
4.5 stars.
Um, wow. That was actually really sad. Really, really surprisingly good.
Huh.
I have not read the other volumes, but I'll get down to reading them. Anything I might say might spoil the pretty creative plot of this book. It might be a bit simple and somehow cliched, but it fits with the characters and setting of Equestria, especially if you've ever watched the show.
The writers can definitely do much more risks than what they can do in the TV show, so I'd recommend this for pony fans who may have fallen out of love with the show, but still keep the ponies close to their hearts.
Um, wow. That was actually really sad. Really, really surprisingly good.
Huh.
I have not read the other volumes, but I'll get down to reading them. Anything I might say might spoil the pretty creative plot of this book. It might be a bit simple and somehow cliched, but it fits with the characters and setting of Equestria, especially if you've ever watched the show.
The writers can definitely do much more risks than what they can do in the TV show, so I'd recommend this for pony fans who may have fallen out of love with the show, but still keep the ponies close to their hearts.
August 3, 2015
These are my guilty pleasures, they are amazing! I usually give these a 5, but for this one it's 4,5 because I didn't like the story as much as the others. But if you like comics, liked my little pony as a kid, if you like tv, book and all kind of geeky references and funny characters, pick this up! I love this new generation of My little pony, you might think it's cheesy and childish, but trust me, pick it up!
October 8, 2014
Volume 5 of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic is probably my favorite so far. It is basically My Little Pony's version of Mirror, Mirror from Star Trek. It contains evil versions of Celestia and Luna, and a good version of King Sombra. And unlike the cartoon, Sombra actually get's characterization. As always there are tons of little geeky references throughout the book.
April 13, 2015
Katie Cook and Andy Price do it again. This is by far my most favorite volume of comics. It also made me love Celestia even more. They showed her broken and flawed. The art was amazing and another amazing feat. I do hope that they revisit this world again.
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October 17, 2014Probably my favorite arc so far. Boy also loved this one, although not sure he appreciated how much it sucks to be Celestial and Sombra. Both of us want more about the alterna Mane Six criminal gang.
November 2, 2015
Princess Celestia told the mane 6 about an opposite world where alignments of the villains and heroes are reversed. The mane 6 must bring the power of friendship into the other world to help save King Somba (who is now good) from Evil Celestia and Luna.
March 10, 2016
I very much enjoyed this storyline. It was back to the complexity and scope of the first two volumes. It was also nice to see more of Celestia.
December 11, 2014
as a neutral non-fan of the Ponies this was a bit tedious to read. But it's not a bad comic, I think you just have to be a younger kid or a fan to get fully into it.
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