Zipp and Pipp must work together to save the Royal Dinner and Concert! Find out if they can thwart Milkyway in My Little Pony #20 by IDW Publishing!
MY LITTLE PONY #20
Writer: Celeste Bronfman
Artist: Amy Mebberson
Colorist: Heather Breckel
Letterer: Neil Uyetake
Editor: Riley Farmer
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: December 27th, 2023
Previously in My Little Pony: After Zipp missed a rehearsal of Pipp before the Royal Dinner, the sisters got into an argument that summoned Milkyway. Milkyway decided to switch their cutie mark, which forced them to trade jobs! However, after Milkyway realizes that her plan won’t unite the sisters, she summons a storm, forcing the event to be canceled.
My Little Pony #20 starts with the pony crew trying to figure out what they can do, and they realize that every pony has a phone. So they decide to host a virtual Royal Dinner. To smooth things over with her fans, Zipp talks to Carotang and invites him to sing after she threatened him in previous issues. Meanwhile, Pipp struggles to write a speech that shows what the Royal Dinner means. Misty decides to try to apologize to Milkyway but instead brings her to the event. Luckily, Pipp makes an endearing speech, and Zipp’s choice to let Carotang perform instead of her repairs her image to the audience. And Zipp and Pipp decide to duet together to close out the dinner. With that, all are saved, and they truly understand each other.
What I love about My Little Pony is how accessible it has been for my daughter and learning basic lessons. Things that I think she subconsciously influences her interactions in kindergarten and with her brother. When we sat down to read My Little Pony #20, she understood the overall dynamic between the sisters but struggled with the villain’s motivation. The treatment of Milkyway’s motivation didn’t make sense to her, and I’ll be honest, I’m not even sure if my explanation was accurate to the creative team’s intent. As an adult watching and reading children’s media with my kids, my interest usually lies in the lessons learned and precisely how the villain learns their lesson. But I don’t think I quite got that here. Despite that, I think the narrative arc is solid, and the art was the best it has been in a while. Great work by the creative team.
My Little Pony #20 provides a solid conclusion that has reinvigorated my child’s interest in the series. Lately, she has been shying away from My Little Pony for other stories, but every time we sit down to read this comic, she watches a couple of television series episodes. So, in that light, the comics are doing a good job here. I give 4 out of 5 stars to My Little Pony #20.
Dear Spoilerite,
At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching requires significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep MajorSpoilers.com strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today.
My Little Pony #20
My Little Pony #20 shows the meaning of sisterly love through an engaging narrative arc.
-
Writing6
-
Art9
-
Coloring7
Christopher Rondeau is a storyteller based in Tulsa, OK. Finding himself with little work, he ended up creating a job as a Game Master full time on the internet. Chris spends most of his days reading everything he can, writing bad fiction, and watching old Digimon cartoons with his daughter. Sometimes you can find him Dungeon Mastering a podcast or streaming on twitch. Recently, he has completed his Master's degree with a focus on collaborative storytelling. Find out more at https://rondeaucreator.com