@Zephr: Yes, those are indeed Blue Brothers Ponies. Also pretty sure the mustachioed ponies are supposed to be referencing some 80's TV show but I can't remember what. But yeah you can expect fun stuff like that spread throughout the book. Also have some more previews, I LOVE PINKIES CRAZY FACIAL EXPRESSIONS HERE! Pinkie Pie wearing Rarity's mane style shooting her Party cannon at changelings!? WHAT MADNESS IS THIS!? Oh wait, never mind, just Pinkie Pie being Pinkie Pie...carry on.
Fluttershy's looks of terror are great. XD I think this comic can make up for Season 3 having fewer episodes.
^ Oh, definitely. If I can get ahold of any of them. I wonder if they will sell them on the iTunes Library...I hope so. That would be cool.
Indeed, and it'll also be a good way for fans to weather the drought between season 3 & 4 next year. But yeah getting back on topic, I can't wait for the premiere, The Crystal Empire arc looks like it'll be really fun, King Sombra could potentially be a pretty sweet vilian. Also, anyone else get a Kingdom Hearts vibe from the whole thing, I mean from the spoilers we've gotten for the 2-parters synopsis it says Twilight is looking for a crystal Heart, and then we have a villian who's name is the spanish word for shadow.... hmm, yeah maybe Its just me...I really needa stop playing so many Kingdom Hearts games XD. Anywho at the very least it'll be fun to see more of Shining Armor & Cadence, good to know they aren't just one off charcters. And I would actually like to learn more about the two. Not to mention the group needs more male characters, Spike needs more bro's to hang out with, maybe ol Shiny can give him a few pointers on how to win over Rarity XD.
^ Probably why they put Shining in the group; needed more males. I get the feeling that S3 is going more Epic Adventures style with a possible storyline spanning multiple episodes instead of the Random Adventures style with...well...random adventures. It's a very different feel. I can't wait to see how it pans out! ^^
i have a feeling Season 3 really will be just a shot full o' awesome, just wait the fandom needs after the offseason that has tested us so...
Only 13 days....so close yet so far away....I can taste it.....I can taste the rainbow... *picks up bag of skittles*
Crystal Empire Preview spoilers http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/10/cox-ondemand-and-direct-tv-crystal.html
Could not resist either. That was awesome though. I look forward to watching the rest of the two parter in 12 days.