She-Ra and the Princesses of Power creator celebrates anniversary with new comic

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The Netflix series “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” was an uncontestable success, not just for its skillful reboot approach while honoring the original content, but also earning numerous awards in the process. To mark the fifth anniversary of the finale’s debut, creator ND Stevenson presented fans with a special gift as a celebration.

On his own website, Stevenson posted a comic titled “Five Years” which he drew. This comic includes lyrics from “Never Quite Free” by The Mountain Goats and offers an update on beloved characters from Etheria. Although our heroes have adjusted to their new lives, the comic illustrates that the war they fought remains in their memory. Carrying the weight of battle scars with them, Stevenson’s work encourages readers to embrace healing.

Stevenson posted on Bluesky, “It’s perfectly fine to dream at night,” he said, attaching a sneak peek of Adora, voiced by Aimee Carrero, and her partner Catra, played by AJ Michalka. Today marks five years since the final season of She-Ra premiered, and in celebration, I’ve created a comic for you! At the end of Five Years, he joked, “Happy five years, everyone. Of course, I couldn’t resist adding a touch of angst.” The image shown is only a glimpse of the full comic, which includes all the characters from the ensemble cast.

I can hardly express how significant the animated series “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” was. It was remarkably diverse in its cast and creators, delivering a highly progressive and inclusive narrative that explored queer themes.

Apart from the main subject, they delved into other areas as well. Notably, it was confirmed that one of my preferred characters, Princess Entrapta, is autistic. This aspect was developed by crewmember Samuel Szymanski, who shares the same spectrum, to create a character true to life. They carefully portrayed how Entrapta maneuvered through her environment and how others sometimes found it challenging to comprehend her unique ways of expressing affection.

The Last Airbender. Catra’s loving kiss to Adora was a crucial move that saved the world, born out of their deeply-earned affection for each other.

As a film enthusiast, I found Stevenson’s 5-year anniversary comic to be a poignant portrayal of the ongoing struggles faced by the characters in their peaceful times. It serves as a moving testament that our past should never be forgotten, but can indeed pave the way for a brighter future.

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power streams on Netflix.

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2025-05-18 17:14