MLP:FiM Comic Book Series Discussion

[Forlong 1,726]

I feel that if a canon is to be established then undermining it by creating contradictory canon is a bad idea because the process will ruin fiction. Long established fiction such as Star Wars was ruined in that way. I don't think the comics are canon. They are likely separate stories from FiM. I don't know about the books but I hope they aren't canon either. They shouldn't be.

Just because Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell is terrible, doesn't mean the whole thing is non-canon.  The other books might turn out to be quite good.

[Flicker 141]

I believe that they are canon. At least, that's what I heard. If it isn't canon, the ones I've read fit in the universe perfectly and actually fill in some gaps that the show had to leave. You can only put so much in 22 minutes.

[FNGRpony 658]

Just because Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell is terrible, doesn't mean the whole thing is non-canon.  The other books might turn out to be quite good.

 

I think terrible wasn't his point.

 

the star wars writing was better than the last episodes 1-3 instar wars.

 

it's kinda hard to call the writer more cannon than lucas.

The comic is likely better,

 

but most people consider "the show" is always gonna be the main source material.

[Megas 27,675]

I believe the all comics have their place in FiM's canon with the exception of the Rainbow Dash Micro comic, which butchered the canon pretty hardcore

Edited September 27, 2013 by Phoenix Trite

[Wingnut 6,994]

The way I see it, the comics are canon but they follow separate parallel continuities.  One thing I like about the comic is that it refers to a lot of cartoon happenings as actual events, thus there is a strong shared history there.  I especially liked when the comic told us what happened to Chrysalis after the wedding and her attempt to get some payback.  But despite the comic writers' best efforts, it will be virtually impossible to keep both storylines free from contradictions and anolmolies. 

Edited September 27, 2013 by Wingnut

[Castle Bleck 19,366]

I've always interpreted them more as mostly plausible "What If?" scenarios rather than actual canon stories.

 

And I say, "Mostly," because do you REALLY think the show (TV-Y) would have Chrysalis mutilating a......whatever it was she mutilated in the comics......offscreen or not?

Edited October 3, 2013 by Anti-Villain

[Passion 3,484]

I like to consider them canon. They add to characters, they add to lore. And even though they might present a contradiction here and there, it's not like we're observing a mature large scale worldwide show for adult critics who will search for smallest mistake and will hammer it as soon as they find it.

 

As for Chryssie and her little famous 'deed': Did you really think that predatory process of feeding on love was taking place during some kind of romantic dinner with candles etc? Don't be naive~! They were supposed to be evil, and during CT Wedding they only kept talking about what will they do. FiM comics finally presented it straight, now I can consider changelings evil without greater issues

[pinkiefan1287 610]

I think that some of the stories are canon and some are not. Like Return Of Chrysalis book I think is cannon. Mostly because it something that could take place. While the Nightmare Rarity ark I don't really think is cannon. Not sure why.

 

As for the side-stories I think they are cannon. We just learn a little bits of new information about the 6.

Edited September 27, 2013 by pinkiefan1287

[Castle Bleck 19,366]

@Khajiit- Actually, "A Canterlot Wedding" showed her simply zapping love/life force from Shining Armor using her horn magic, revealing a non-gory-but-still-dangerous method of feeding for the changelings. The comics? She went freaking TIMBERWOLF on a...thing...just to shut the CMC up!

Edited October 3, 2013 by Anti-Villain

[Kulstor 254]

I don't think they are officially canon.  Though from what I've heard of one of the writers on either the brony show or a mlp:fim podcast I listen to, hasbro has to approve all the story lines they can't contradict it to much usually.  I personally treat them as a separate thing.  There is the tv universe where the episodes happen, some of the comic issues may or may not have happened.  In the comics universe the tv episodes happened, but maybe not exactly as we saw on tv.   Just my take. 

[duidamasterXD 9,627]

@Forlong, just letting you know that I've merged your thread with one that we already had for discussing whether we think the comic series is canon or not

[Fluttershutter 2,485]

For the most part yes, I like them. But no, ponies don't have tv.

Maybe they were just filming some news reels to go along with movies. Yeah, that's it.

There are probably some more things that bug me but I can't think of any now...

[Nickelodeon 6]

I would say that they're canon in the same way the Star Wars Expanded Universe stories are "canon", meaning they are basically canon, but if there's something from the main source material that contradicts a story from the comics, that story is automatically rendered non-canonical. 

[Sugar Cube 4,843]

Considering that the comic writers work closely with the show writers, the fact that it is an official comic endorsed by Hasbro, and also the fact that the comic purposefully tries to avoid storylines that are too similar to ones from the show, I definitely think the comics can and should be considered canon to some degree. I don't think the show and the comics will ever really reference each other, but it's a safe bet that the characters have experienced all of the events from the comics. The different events from the show and comic don't necessarily impact each other, but it doesn't hurt to say that the events have all taken place at some point.

 

In one interview, the comic writers mentioned that Hasbro approves all of the storylines, and if a storyline is too similar to an upcoming MLP episode, then it doesn't get approved. I would say that's a good enough reason to consider the comics as canon.

Edited September 27, 2013 by Sugar Cube

[OtakuBrony 349]

Howdy folks!

 

Dont know if the pony fans read the IDW Forums or EQD but starting with volume 13 Twilight will be her Alicorn self.

I dont mind it but theres people still screaming bloody murder over Twilicorn.

Scratching my head over the big deal over it.

Meghan & Tara did say that Twilight will be the same but with wings.

It should be a good story arc when the mane 6 faces pony pirates.

 

See ya!

[Captain Brony (MG11) 218]

One aspect that the comics really need to explain is the sexy-face applejack photo resting on Rarity's night stand.

Yeah, lots of explaining...

[idonotreallycare 94]

I think it's already confirmed that the comics are non-canon, but from what I've seen of them, they seem fairly in line with the show's canon. I'm indifferent, as the most I've read of the comics are the previews. (I've been wanting to pick them up, though.)

[Elyntrea 23]

I dot see why they couldn't be considered canonical. I like how it can be used as a supplement to the show, and it adds to the depth of the characters and the richness of the story for those interested in learning more than what is seen on the show. I personally have enjoyed them. I would be fine either way.

[MichaelxXxTrixie 433]

I am a firm believer that the Comic-Books are much better than the actual show. They are pretty much geared towards Bronies. Sure they don't have magical lessons that I can apply to my life very well. However, the writing is great, the action sequences are great, and I love the jokes and inclusion of background ponies.

 

So of-course they should be cannon so long as they screw around with the actual shows timeline.

[Guest]

The comics are not canon. The comics are separate yet different from the show, meaning not related to the show's story in any way.

How so? Has the same name and all. They are canon as shown in statements. How are they not related? Changelings... etc.

Comics are canon to the show unless they are stated not to be or soley contradict the whole show.

[Kyubey 60]

I don't think it really matters. You can assume that they're canon and you can assume that they're not. Until the TV show contradicts them or it's made clear that they are canon, it's really up to the readers.

[Guest]

Ive been noticing for a while that people dont seem to notice the comics existance, and how it relates secrets to what the show never has been able to get into. It might even relate secrets to season 4. What do you think. Are the comics darker than the show? Go on and tell us what your opinion is about the comics!

[Cakebandit :3 1,064]

Personally I love the comics specifically the return of Queen Chrysalis ones it really made me think Chrysalis eviler than in the show. and yea i'm my opinion they are darker than the show as well. I also really love the art style and facial expressions 

[Malinter 3,064]

I bought two today, Celestia's (interesting cameos xD) and the Cadence x Shining Armour one.

 

With some of the references in the comics its clear they know adults will read it, hell, in the celestia one there are ponies bleeding from battle injuries. that would never happen in the show.

 

I do know the comics are keeping Twilight as she is until they see what the show makes of her, so for now the comic is kinda the last bastion for those against twilicorn xD

[Guest]

I bought two today, Celestia's (interesting cameos xD) and the Cadence x Shining Armour one.

 

With some of the references in the comics its clear they know adults will read it, hell, in the celestia one there are ponies bleeding from battle injuries. that would never happen in the show.

 

I do know the comics are keeping Twilight as she is until they see what the show makes of her, so for now the comic is kinda the last bastion for those against twilicorn xD

Im thinking that the reason she isnt a alicorn now is that their still relating what happened in the past. They still havent arrived to the present show time in the comics. At the moment it ties in perfectly with the show now. Thats probally why the comics where created. To show things the MLP show could never show. Why? Children 12 and under wouldent get it. Comics arent that famous at all from a non brony fanbase. Taking in account im not a brony myself. But they are still nice. Waiting for issue 12 at the moment.