(W) Christina Rice & Various (A) Abby Bulmer How did Princess Cadance become an Alicorn? While at the School of Magic in Canterlot, a swarm of dragons attack. Watching Princess Celestia defend them, Cadance jumps in to help. But, what can a pony with no magic do? Then, when Violette Rainbow asks why Skye doesn't visit her in Bridlewood it leads to an argument, but will they be able to learn how the strength of a good friend can help before it's too late? It's New Years and Zipp and Pipp are having a party! But when Zipp ruins Pipp's big surprise, can she make up for it while keeping her resolution? And, when a famous pegasus returns to Zephyr Heights for a tournament in their honor, they disappear during their flight! The Mane 5 each have a unique perspective on what they saw. Will they be able to put together the clues and find out what happened?

(W) Christina Rice & Various (A) Abby Bulmer How did Princess Cadance become an Alicorn? While at the School of Magic in Canterlot, a swarm of dragons attack. Watching Princess Celestia defend them, Cadance jumps in to help. But, what can a pony with no magic do? Then, when Violette Rainbow asks why Skye doesn't visit her in Bridlewood it leads to an argument, but will they be able to learn how the strength of a good friend can help before it's too late? It's New Years and Zipp and Pipp are having a party! But when Zipp ruins Pipp's big surprise, can she make up for it while keeping her resolution? And, when a famous pegasus returns to Zephyr Heights for a tournament in their honor, they disappear during their flight! The Mane 5 each have a unique perspective on what they saw. Will they be able to put together the clues and find out what happened?

Four tales of friendship and fun! Contains stories involving Granny and the Flim Flam brothers, Fluttershy and Iron Will, Rainbow Dash and Wonderbolt Spitfire, and Pinkie Pie! Collects issues #9-12.

(W) Christina Rice & Various (A) Agnes Garbowska & Various (CA) Andy Price There's never a dull moment in Ponyville! The Cutiemark Crusaders hit the great outdoors with their class! Find out about the untold first meeting of Twilight and baby Spike! Rainbow Dash's grumpy mood starts to affect her friends. And, Pinkie Pie decides to make her very own comic book! Collects issues #38-42.

(W) Christina Rice & Various (A) Andy Price, Timothy Green Delve deeper into the world of Star Trek with special one-shot stories focusing on the memorable alien species! First, the story of Kahless the Unforgettable, from the death of his coward brother Morath to his victory at Three Turn Bridge. Then, follow Quark on an unforgettable adventure to Ferenginar, where mother, brother, and brother challenge the very core beliefs of Ferengi culture. In the final story, someone is following Vanah, a research student and ex-applicant to the Trill Symbiont Initiate Program, after a life-changing event on a joint Trill-Federation science expedition.