BOOM! Studios launches a new My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic comic series in November 2026 with issue #1 written by Seanan McGuire, illustrated by Amy Meberson, and colored by Joana Lafuente. The debut opens with Pinkie Pie's prank going wrong at Twilight Sparkle's castle, damaging a rare friendship-focused book by an author named Posey Pan who disappeared after completing it. Twilight becomes invested in recovering the volume after learning it explores how friendships can fracture, a premise that ties to Fluttershy's news that she has made a new friend.
The issue balances slapstick comedy with emotional stakes. Pinkie and Rainbow Dash create chaos through antics and carelessness, with Meberson's expressive poses and Lafuente's vivid frosting splashes making the mishaps readable. The Mane Six then work together to clean up, establishing their teamwork dynamic. A flashback reveals Posey Pan once lived in Seaward Shoals with her best friend, Merry Weather, before their futures diverged, adding wistful weight to Twilight's quest.
The Mane Six learn another copy of the book might exist at Rainbow Falls Trader's Exchange and head toward Picca-Filly Circus, a traders' gathering place. McGuire structures the debut as a setup rather than a complete adventure, with issue #2 advertised for December 2026.