Hello everypony, until I'm up to date with the most recent comic releases
between each arc I'll be reviewing at least 1 or 2 of the side series comics
That will change however, when
and if
I ever catch up.
Hey, Text Typer, do you know what time it is?
Huh? Huh? Do ya? Do ya?
Yes, it is time for the "Spoiler Alert."
Dear Listener, the content contained in this video is full of spoilers for an IDW comic about ponies.
If you choose to proceed, you are herby consenting that you will not get mad at the reviewer for the spoiler contained herein.
Now that THAT is done with,
I will be reviewing the Micro Series comic starring Twilight Sparkle.
It doesn't actually have a specific title, so I'm just gonna have to call it that for now.
Now, before I continue, this comic is written and drawn by Thomas Zabler
"I've heard it both ways."
Anyways
Thomas Zahler draws a bit closer to the style of the show.
So there is less detail in the characters and the surroundings.
I mean, unless your drawing the comic in flash.
Which makes no sense what so ever.
There is very little reason to be show accurate.
I actually prefer when the comic artist decides to be unique and draw in their own style
But still adhering to how the characters kind of look...
Like their cutie marks and such.
But enough on the art ascetic, on to the review.
So Twilight heads to Canterlot for a test
and surprise, surprise, she is very, VERY nervous about it.
What is the test on you may ask?
Well, it actually gets postponed because the royal archivist, Summer Mane, had an accident and needs some help for a few days.
So Twilight eagerly agrees to help.
Wow, Twilight likes procrastination on things as much as I do.
Who knew...?
So Twi goes to Summer Mane's house and lies to gain entry.
She is then given some strict guidelines and put immediately to work.
Then awkward mealtime is awkward and Twi is given more tasks.
She decides to sing while she does them.
So Summer Mane puts on some of what she calls "Real Music."
This is followed by a less awkward mealtime.
Where Twilight brings up her favorite author, Jade Singer.
I take it maybe she hasn't read anything by A.K. Yearling yet...?
Go fig...
Then by the next mealtime it is clear that Twilight's presence is having an effect on Summer.
Dare I say...They are becoming friends?
(Pinkie Pie Gasp)
The following day Summer heads into town for a bit leaving Twilight on her own.
And Twilight can't help it, but beak one of Summer Mane's rules.
By going into her office.
Unfortunately, She gets caught.
Then another awkward mealtime is awkward and Twilight is fired.
Though, I don't actually believe she was officially hired...
Or paid for her work for that matter, but she must leave in the morning.
The next morning, Summer Mane tell Twilight to have the Princess send her replacement.
So Twilight admits to lying about that.
Which gets a rather odd reaction from Summer.
Summer then admits that, that is how she got her first job...by lying.
Then, the bombshell is dropped.
Summer Mane says that SHE is really Jade Singer!
"Say Wha-a-a-a-a-at?"
Which, Twilight already figured out.
How? Well, She's a totally creepy, stalker, fangirl of Jade Singer.
This whole experience with Twilight convinces Summer Mane...
I mean...Jade Singer
To write another book that is a huge success!
Also, LOL, Barns and No Bell. (laughter)
Like Barn's and Noble's...I thought it was funny...
And then in a very interesting twist, Celestia writes a friendship report to Twilight
Thanking her for bringing back her friend from a life of seclusion and depression.
The End
I really liked this comic.
I give it a resounding, 8 ceiling high stacks of books out of 10.
It is a nice slice of life story where Twiligh teaches the magic of friendship to a grumpy, old writer indenile of her gift.
It also had a few good life lesson to teach people.
Like the one about how your friends support you.
and how you should never give up on your dreams.
Or that lying gets you opportunities in life.
Though, I do have to say that there wasn't really much character development on Twilight's part.
She didn't change much as a pony over the course of the story.
Before and after the story in this comic, Twilight is still the overachieving, pre-princess, marry sue,
that just happens to help ponies with the power of friendship that she is in the show.
Nothing changed...
We didn't learn anything new about Twilight's personality.
I mean, aside from learning Twilight likes more than one author...Not Just A.K Yearling she also likes Jade Singer
But really not much else is learned about Twilight.
But it was still a good comic, if you ignore the lack of character development
But that is just My 2 Bits on it.
Tell me what you thought of this comic in the comments below
Or suggest a possible future "Spoiler Alert."
I'm Comic Sans and I will see you next time
When I review the Micro Series comic starring Rainbow Dash