My Little Pony Meets the Transformers In New Epic Comic Book Crossover Event Coming May 2020

This is the comic book I never knew I needed/wanted in my life! As a huge fan of Transformers since the cartoon series in the 80s and all the movies…yes, ALL OF THEM. I even have a tattoo to prove it. And I loved My Little Pony and introduced my own daughter when she was growing up. I’ll definitely be getting a copy of this!
Judy at Your Entertainment Corner

Two Beloved Hasbro Brands Unite in
MY LITTLE PONY / TRANSFORMERS
Comic Book

A May 2020 Four-Week Crossover Event!

My Little Pony - Transformers - Hasbro - comic book - IDW Publishing 2020 — My Little Pony meets the Transformers! It’s the comic book you didn’t know you needed or wanted!

SAN DIEGO, CA (February 6, 2020) – When the Mane Six gallop alongside Autobots in battle, the forces of villainy stand no chance! IDW Publishing (OTCQX: IDWM), under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), welcomes comic fans of all ages to enjoy the wildest crossover of Hasbro creations ever: MY LITTLE PONY / TRANSFORMERS, a four-issue miniseries shipping weekly in May!

About MY LITTLE PONY / TRANSFORMERS

In MY LITTLE PONY / TRANSFORMERS, the scheming Queen Chrysalis casts a spell in search of changeling allies, but accidentally interferes with a distant Cybertronian Spacebridge… and brings the Autobots and Decepticons to Equestria! As the dust settles, it’s up to Twilight Sparkle, Optimus Prime, and others to overcome the menace of malevolent magic and machinery!

My Little Pony - Transformers 001 - Hasbro - comic book - IDW Publishing 2020 — ARCEE and Twilight Sparkle in MY LITTLE PONY / TRANSFORMERS — photo courtesy of IDW Publishing and Hasbro

MY LITTLE PONY / TRANSFORMERS assembles an all-star team of comic creators for this mind-blowing series: writers James Asmus, Ian Flynn, and Sam Maggs, and artists Casey W. Coller, Jack Lawrence, Sara Pitre-Durocher, Priscilla Tramontano, and Tony Fleecs (who also provides cover artwork for the entirety of the series).

“The writing I’ve gotten to do individually for MY LITTLE PONY and TRANSFORMERS have already proven to be some of the most fun I’ve had in my career, so it’s pure joy to play them off each other,” says Asmus. “We’re making a wild mash-up unlike anything else in your comic collection. You basically owe it to yourself and your future happiness to get a copy!”

“It’s been a delightful challenge finding common threads between the ponies and bots. It’s certainly a fun and unique opportunity,” says Flynn. “I hope fans of both franchises can come together and enjoy this.”

My Little Pony - Transformers 002 - Hasbro - comic book - IDW Publishing 2020 — OPTIMUS PRIME and Twilight Sparkle in MY LITTLE PONY / TRANSFORMERS — photo courtesy of IDW Publishing and Hasbro

“MY LITTLE PONY and TRANSFORMERS are two of my all-time favorite universes. Having written for them both previously, the idea of bringing the citizens of Equestria and Cybertron together is incredibly exciting,” says Maggs.

“Teaming TRANSFORMERS and MY LITTLE PONY has been a dream we’ve had for a long time,” says IDW Editor-In-Chief John Barber. “We’re all really excited to see this mashup of characters by a mashup of creators who are honoring the legacy of both universes… and doing it in the most bonkers, fun way imaginable!”

For information on how to acquire copies of MY LITTLE PONY / TRANSFORMERS, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.

About IDW Publishing

IDW Publishing stands proudly at the forefront of printed visual entertainment, cultivating a formidable library of world-renowned licensed brands and creator-owned original IP. Its diverse array of comic books, graphic novels, and art books deliver reading enjoyment to fans of all ages.

Its award-winning imprints The Library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and Artist Editions preserve the valuable cultural history of the sequential art medium, while titles under the critically acclaimed Top Shelf and Black Crown banners celebrate fiercely independent voices.

IDW Publishing is a division of IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTC: IDWM), a fully integrated media company with robust offerings in publishing, tabletop gaming, multimedia entertainment, and art exhibition via the San Diego Comic Art Gallery.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro connects to global audiences by bringing to life great innovations, stories and brands across established and inventive platforms.

Hasbro’s iconic brands include NERF, MAGIC THE GATHERING, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS as well as premier partner brands.

Through its global entertainment studio eOne, as well as its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, Hasbro is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy.

Hasbro ranked No. 13 on the 2019 “100 Best Corporate Citizens” list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past eight years.

Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

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