My Little Pony: Rise of Cadance is a special-edition comic released by IDW Publishing. It tells the origin of how Princess Cadance transformed from a Pegasus to an Alicorn, expanding on her backstory first mentioned in the chapter book Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell. In the Crystal Empire one evening, Princess Cadance walks onto the castle balcony to watch the sun rise, pondering.. My Little Pony: Rise of Cadance is a My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic comic created by IDW Publishing. It was written by Christina Rice and drawn by Abby Bulmer. The comic was released on January 29, 2025. The comic delves into Princess Cadance's past. One early morning in the Crystal Empire, Princess Cadance reflects on her life as she recalls how she became an alicorn.
Behold! An answer to one of the major questions remaining from Friendship Is Magic: How did Princess Cadance become an Alicorn? The beloved Alicorn may seem like she was born to rule the Crystal Empire, but pick up this book to see how she earned her place as one of Equestria's most notable figures! Join us for a deep dive into the origin of Cadance and discover how she was transformed from a.. So, what's this mean for you, dear reader? Only the most thrilling. genre-bending adventures in comic book storytelling that you've come to expect from us, now branded with a logo that's as forward-thinking as the tales we tell. It's the new face of IDW, but with the same old promise: to keep delivering awe-inspiring stories that defy expectations.