My Little Pony/Transformers
Transformers/My Little Pony | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | IDW Publishing |
Schedule | Monthly |
Format | Limited series |
Genre | Fantasy Science fiction |
Publication date | August 5, 2020 |
No. of issues | 4 |
Creative team | |
Written by | James Asmus Ian Flynn Sam Maggs |
Artist(s) | Casey W. Coller Jack Lawrence Sara Pitre-Durocher Priscilla Tramontano Tony Fleecs |
Transformers/My Little Pony is an American limited comic book series by IDW Publishing, being a crossover event between Hasbro brands Transformers and My Little Pony.[1] After being delayed from its release of May due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was instead released monthly starting on August 5, 2020.
A sequel titled Transformers/My Little Pony II is in production.[2]
Premise
When Queen Chrysalis casts a spell looking for more changelings, she accidentally interferes with a malfunctioning Cybertronian Spacebridge, transporting both the Autobots and Decepticons into Equestria.[3]
Publication history
Transformers/My Little Pony is IDW Publishing's crossover miniseries between Hasbro brands Transformers and My Little Pony, being written by James Asmus, Ian Flynn, and Sam Maggs, with art by Casey W. Coller, Jack Lawrence, Sara Pitre-Durocher, Priscilla Tramontano, and Tony Fleecs.[4]
Asmus says "The writing I’ve gotten to do individually for My Little Pony and Transformers have already proven to be some of the most fun I’ve had in my career, so it’s pure joy to play them off each other. We’re making a wild mash-up unlike anything else in your comic collection. You basically owe it to yourself and your future happiness to get a copy!"[4]
Flynn says "It’s been a delightful challenge finding common threads between the ponies and bots. It’s certainly a fun and unique opportunity. I hope fans of both franchises can come together and enjoy this." Maggs says "My Little Pony and Transformers are two of my all-time favorite universes. Having written for them both previously, the idea of bringing the citizens of Equestria and Cybertron together is incredibly exciting."[4]
IDW Editor-In-Chief John Barber says "teaming Transformers and My Little Pony has been a dream we’ve had for a long time. We’re all really excited to see this mashup of characters by a mashup of creators who are honoring the legacy of both universes… and doing it in the most bonkers, fun way imaginable!"[4]
Characters
Transformers characters | My Little Pony characters |
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List of issues
Issue # | Title | Written by | Drawn by | Coloured by | Publication date |
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1a | "Transformation Is Magic" | James Asmus | Tony Fleecs | Tony Fleecs and Lauren Perry | August 5, 2020 |
1b | "Shine Like a Diamond" | Ian Flynn | Jack Lawrence | Luis Antonio Delgado | August 5, 2020 |
2a | "Inspiring" | Ian Flynn | Sara Pitre-Durocher | Joana Lafuente | September 2, 2020 |
2b | "They Eat Ponies, Don't They?" | Sam Maggs | Casey W. Coller | Joana Lafuente | September 2, 2020 |
3a | "Pet Sounds" | James Asmus | Jack Lawrence | Luis Antonio Delgado | October 7, 2020 |
3b | "The Flyin' Fox Trot" | Sam Maggs | Priscilla Tramontano | Luis Antonio Delgado | October 7, 2020 |
4a | "Strength in Numbers" | Ian Flynn | Sara Pitre-Durocher | Joana Lafuente | November 4, 2020 |
4b | "Finale" | James Asmus | Tony Fleecs | Lauren Perry | November 4, 2020 |
Reception
Issue | Publication date | Critic rating | Critic reviews | Ref. |
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1 | August 5, 2020 | 7.8/10 | 8 | [5] |
2 | September 2, 2020 | 7.7/10 | 3 | [6] |
3 | October 7, 2020 | 7.0/10 | [7] | |
4 | November 4, 2020 | 6.7/10 | [8] | |
Overall | — | 7.3/10 | 18 | [9] |
Collected editions
Title | Material collected | Publication date | ISBN |
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My Little Pony/Transformers: Friendship in Disguise |
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March 3, 2021 | 1684057590, 978-1684057597 |
See also
References
- ^ "Transformers & My Little Pony Are Teaming Up In New Series". ScreenRant. February 10, 2020.
- ^ January 2021, Newsarama Staff 19. "Transformers and My Little Pony get sequel crossover". Newsarama. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "My Little Pony/Transformers Is the IDW Crossover You Never Knew You Wanted". CBR. February 6, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Morales, Carlos (February 7, 2020). "NEWS WATCH: Two Beloved Hasbro Brands Unite in MY LITTLE PONY / TRANSFORMERS Comic Book".
- ^ "My Little Pony/Transformers #1 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- ^ "My Little Pony/Transformers #2 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- ^ "My Little Pony/Transformers #3 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
- ^ "My Little Pony/Transformers #4 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ "My Little Pony/Transformers Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01.