"Learn about the powerful new danger facing Equestria, and new characters from the film--like the Storm King, Captain Celaeno and the Pirates, Capper of Abyssinia, and Tempest of Equestria--in this graphic novel that leads right into My Little Pony: The Movie!"-- Back cover.

Originally published as My little pony: the movie prequel, issues #1-4.

Storm King -- Captain Celaeno and the Pirates -- Capper of Abyssinia -- Tempest of Equestria.