Simpsons Comics
Suspended Animation Classic #293
Originally published August 7, 1994 (#32)
(Dates are approximate)
Simpsons Comics
By Michael Vance
“Simpsons Comics” #1 (with poster)/$2.25; #2: $1.95/29 pages each from Bongo Comics/Steve Vance and Bill Morrison, writers; Bill Morrison, Sondra Roy, artists/available on newsstands and at comics shops.
Aye, Carumba! Matt Groening and Chief Wiggum’s goal is “To change you from the mindless, rebellious kids of today into the mindlessly obedient adults of tomorrow!”
What are we talkin’ about, man? We’re talkin’ “Simpson Comics”, the suspended version of the animated television series. We’re talkin’ cool, man!
All of the outrageous satire and slapstick that you love (or hate) on the cartoons are in these books, true to the bongo style of Groening’s creations. These comics are also “flip-books”. Turn them over for a second “front” cover and story.
In the first issue, “Bart Simpson’s Creepy Crawly Tales” pokes fun at horror comics and horrible comic book collectors. In the second flip-book, “Patty and Selma’s Ill-Fated Romance Comics” laughs at love comics.
The best story is “Cool Hand Bart” in the second issue. Principal Skinner hauls Bart and buddies into the Scared Sit-less Program – a trip to prison. Of course, what is meant to frighten Bart into a mindlessly obedient adult has the opposite effect … until Sideshow Bob scares Bart silly. Sideshow wants the boy dead.
As is done on television, this episode quickly becomes a parody of prison movies. Writer, Steve Vance, shoots holes in all of the clichés inherent in these movies, and hobbles Bart, chained to Sideshow, into a swamp. Even if readers know nothing about prison films these situations are still fun and funny, the mark of terrific writing.
Three spin-off comics from the television series are now available. “Itchy and Scratchy Comics”, “Radioactive Man”, and “Bartman” may be as wildly original, entertaining, and funny. If so, they will also be … highly recommended!
Simpsons Comics
Suspended Animation Classic #293
Originally published August 7, 1994 (#32)
(Dates are approximate)
Simpsons Comics
By Michael Vance
“Simpsons Comics” #1 (with poster)/$2.25; #2: $1.95/29 pages each from Bongo Comics/Steve Vance and Bill Morrison, writers; Bill Morrison, Sondra Roy, artists/available on newsstands and at comics shops.
Aye, Carumba! Matt Groening and Chief Wiggum’s goal is “To change you from the mindless, rebellious kids of today into the mindlessly obedient adults of tomorrow!”
What are we talkin’ about, man? We’re talkin’ “Simpson Comics”, the suspended version of the animated television series. We’re talkin’ cool, man!
All of the outrageous satire and slapstick that you love (or hate) on the cartoons are in these books, true to the bongo style of Groening’s creations. These comics are also “flip-books”. Turn them over for a second “front” cover and story.
In the first issue, “Bart Simpson’s Creepy Crawly Tales” pokes fun at horror comics and horrible comic book collectors. In the second flip-book, “Patty and Selma’s Ill-Fated Romance Comics” laughs at love comics.
The best story is “Cool Hand Bart” in the second issue. Principal Skinner hauls Bart and buddies into the Scared Sit-less Program – a trip to prison. Of course, what is meant to frighten Bart into a mindlessly obedient adult has the opposite effect … until Sideshow Bob scares Bart silly. Sideshow wants the boy dead.
As is done on television, this episode quickly becomes a parody of prison movies. Writer, Steve Vance, shoots holes in all of the clichés inherent in these movies, and hobbles Bart, chained to Sideshow, into a swamp. Even if readers know nothing about prison films these situations are still fun and funny, the mark of terrific writing.
Three spin-off comics from the television series are now available. “Itchy and Scratchy Comics”, “Radioactive Man”, and “Bartman” may be as wildly original, entertaining, and funny. If so, they will also be … highly recommended!