My Little Pony: Rise of Cadance

In this 2025 IDW one-shot, writer Christina Rice and artist Abby Bulmer explore the untold origin of Princess Cadance, revealing how a young orphaned pegasus rose to become Equestria's beloved ruler of the Crystal Empire. A warm addition to the My Little Pony mythos, the story deepens Cadance's character while honoring the series' themes of friendship and perseverance.