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title: 'EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #5'
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# EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #5

If you’ve been following along with ***Legends of Magic***, you know that **Sunburst** uncovered **Starswirl the Bearded’s** personal accounts of classic **Equestrian** folklore. He’s been reading along, learning the truth behind the hidden secrets of **Equestria.** In ***[My Little Pony](https://www.yayomg.com/tag/my-little-pony/): Legends of Magic #5***, he realizes that he’s reading a tale of a pony he’s never heard of.  

![My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #5 - IDW Publishing](https://www.yayomg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/yayomg-my-little-pony-legends-of-magic-5.jpg)

In this issue, we don’t just get to learn of the legendary **Somnambula**, we get a surprise visit from a fan-favorite pony! **Pinkie Pie** bursts in on a cannon while party planning and causes a bit of a commotion. Thankfully, she brings a bit of knowledge along with her mess. **Pinkie Pie** has not only heard of **Somnambula**, a heroic pony from **Southern Equestria**, it’s one of her favorite tales!

![My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #5 - IDW Publishing](https://www.yayomg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/yayomg-my-little-pony-legends-of-magic-5-sub-cover.jpg)

What secrets will they uncover about **Equestria** this time around? You’ll have to read it to find out. Check out the exclusive preview below before you pick up the issue on **September 6th.**

### EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #5:

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***My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #5*** is a tale of epic heroism, grumpy old wizards, and a journey into the belly of a giant snake. This might just be our favorite issue yet! Thanks as always to our friends at [**IDW**](https://www.yayomg.com/tag/idw/) for sharing this preview with our **YAYOMGers! **

Shoutouts to the ever talented **Brenda Hickey** for bringing **Pinkie Pie’s** bubbly personality to life in this issue. **Somnambula** may be the star, but **Pinkie Pie** jumping around in the first few panels totally steals the show and sets the fun adventure to come. Also, check out how adorable the variant cover by **Mike Vasquez** is! **Spike** playing with his pony toys give us all the AWWs.

**![My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #5 - IDW Publishing](https://www.yayomg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/yayomg-my-little-pony-legends-of-magic-5-variant-cover.jpg)**

**My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #5**  

FC • 32 pages • $3.99**  

Publisher: **IDW**  

Writer: **Jeremy Whitley**  

Artist/Cover Artist: **Brenda Hickey  

**Subscription Cover:** Zachary Sterling  

**Variant Cover:** Mike Vasquez  

**SYNOPSIS:** Can the legendary Somnambula find a way to remove a curse on a giant snake before it eats an entire village? To do so, Somnambula will have to travel to the last place she will want to look— the belly of the beast!

Behind on reading ***Legends of Magic?*** [Click here for our previews of the other issues in the series!](https://www.yayomg.com/tag/my-little-pony-legends-of-magic/)