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Rhuen · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:28 pm Post subject:

Okay, another innocent question.

Which is your favorite pony?

bassbot · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:23 pm Post subject:

Ooh! Poll idea!
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SteelEagle · I'm kind of a big deal Joined: 13 Oct 2012 Posts: 102

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I think the only staff's favorite we don't know is Andy's now? Unless that answer is hiding somewhere.

cbrubaker · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:15 am Post subject:

I think Andy's favorite is Princess Luna.

Are you going to edit the 6-issue micro-series or is that someone else?

Bobby Curnow · IDW Editor Joined: 17 Nov 2010 Posts: 1217

Twilight's def not my favorite... Katie's though I think.

Applejack is my standard pick, but in the comic... honestly Andy's depictions of Fluttershy have been making me laugh the most, so it might be her in the comic.
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Bobby Curnow · IDW Editor Joined: 17 Nov 2010 Posts: 1217

And I'll be handling all things Pony in the forseeable future!
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Bobby Curnow · IDW Editor Joined: 17 Nov 2010 Posts: 1217

Eagle, in regards to your question-

There's no big difference, just less space. But the story still needs a beginning, middle and end. The biggest difference is the focus... as opposed to a grand adventure involving all of the Ponies, these micros will focus on each individual... so the trick is figuring out how best to say something interesting about the given pony, and make it interesting.

I like one shot stories a lot... I've done one-shot series for both Godzilla and TMNT. It's a fun opportunity to dig a little deeper into a character's mind. Also, I'm a big fan of different types of art, so it's a good chance to get different artists involved. Although THAT'S a bit of a hassle... organizing six different creative teams instead of one.
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drewlynoted · Slayer Joined: 17 Oct 2012 Posts: 99

Hey Bobby! In terms of the micro-series, is there a possibility that it will extend beyond the Mane 6? Or is that not going to be possible?

I'm sure fans of the show (and soon to be comic) would love to see what you guys can make of the various side and background ponies/characters. Not to mention there seems to be a lot of potential in taking closer look at the various villains of the show!
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Bobby Curnow · IDW Editor Joined: 17 Nov 2010 Posts: 1217

Hi noted,

Yeah, there's no set plans for that, but it's certainly a possibility. Over in TMNT land, we did micros for the main Turtles, then the supporting allies, and now we're going to do some villains. So I like that approach.

Assuming Pony continues to sell well, there's all sorts of potential. Too early to say how it will shake out, but whatever it is, should be fun.
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SteelEagle · I'm kind of a big deal Joined: 13 Oct 2012 Posts: 102

What are the challenges of creating an original villain for the comics as opposed to using one for the show? Is the relative creative freedom relieving when compared to trying to expand upon a set-base villain, or is working within the bounds of the universe constraining in terms of creativity?