SIMPSONS COMICS (2009)

"(W) Bates (A) Ortiz Bart is up to his old tricks when he convinces Homer there is an active volcano in the mountains surrounding Springfield, but his prank spreads like wildfire through the town, and before long everyone is in a panic!"

"(W) Bates, Dixon (A) Costanza, Matsumoto It's a Simpsons Double Feature! First, Bart is left to his own devices at the local Laundromat, and you'll be amazed how much damage one boy can do with a pocketful of quarters! Then, a famous painter dies leaving a portfolio of paintings featuring Homer. Where did this strange obsession come from and who is behind it all?"

"(W) Wein (A) Ortiz When the Simpsons discover a bee infestation in their home, they are determined to have the buzzing insects exterminated - until they taste the sweet, sweet honey produced by the hive! Then, they make themselves busy as bees building up their new honey business."

"(W) Lash (A) Rodriguez, Pepoy Fifteen years in the making, Bongo Comics Group presents the first multiple-title crossover since 1994's 'When Bongos Collide!' Witness the event series that will change Radioactive Man, Bart Simpson, and the citizens of Springfield's lives forever. It's a three-part tale told in three consecutive weeks that will reinvent summer crossovers and comic storytelling, as we know it! It's 'The Great, Extreme, Ultimate, and Totally Awesome Radioactive Man Event!' In Part 1, the new publisher of Radioactive Man comics, Krusty the Clown, is looking for a new marketing ploy to reinvigorate the character and bring in new readers; however, rumors of changes to the iconic irradiated crusader set the townsfolk abuzz. Is it time to form an angry mob or to form a line at the Android's Dungeon?"

"(W) Ty Templeton It's the year 2200, and Homer J. Simpson XIII is the curator of a museum dedicated to the exploits of history's most famous family of the 21st century. Take a guided tour with us as we reveal all the times the Simpson family saved the world - whether they planned to or not!"

"(W/A) Various When Springfield is named the Ugliest City in America, citing Selma and Patty as prime examples of the city's populace, Marge takes matters into her own hands. Chances are things are going to get a lot uglier before they get, um, less ugly!"

"(W) Dixon (A) Ortiz After having to deal with the restrictions of the neighborhood homeowners association, Homer, with a little encouragement from a new neighbor, runs for president of the organization. However, once he takes office, the residents are subject to Homer's ridiculous neighborhood whims - until something even worse threatens to change life on Evergreen Terrace forever!"

"(W) Dixon (A) Ortiz, DeCarlo Meet the C. Montgomery Burns of the future, or rather, the artificial intelligence that will soon be operational in order to ensure that Mr. Burns and his legacy will live on! But when 'Big Monty' goes online a little sooner than expected, he reaches through the Internet and finds a special friend in an unsuspecting Lisa Simpson!"

"(W) Verrone (A) Ortiz Join the Simpsons as they tell their slightly skewed and thoroughly twisted versions of the world's most-beloved animal stories. Remember the tale of the spider that saved a pig's life or the animal-themed board game that came to life or the elephant king and his family, or the three pets on an incredible journey or the rabid dog or the animal collective that lived on a farm? Well, they are all here in this issue, and these stories will never be the same!"

"(W) Verrone (A) Costanza The Simpsons take part in a massive multiplayer online role playing game that takes them on a medieval quest, into simulated cities, and into battle against super soldiers. Join in the game. You'll be surprised at who you meet along the way!"

"(W) Boothby (A) Ortiz Grampa marries Mr. Burns' mother, and Homer and his billionaire boss become brothers. But what happens when the brother you always wanted turns out to be someone you can't stand?"

"(W/A) Sergio Aragonés Beloved cartoonist Sergio Aragonés writes, draws, and provides the cover for his first full-length Simpsons Comics issue. Springfield is on the brink of a nuclear meltdown (what else is new?) and Homer must do everything in his power to save the plant, the town, and his family from what is basically all his fault! Brace yourself for some serious silliness in 'No Cause for Alarm!'"

"(W) Dixon (A) Ortiz Homer decides it's time to take his government rebate and turn in his old clunker for a new eco-friendly car. But he soon learns that 'eco-friendly' does not necessarily mean 'more convenient' or 'new and improved' and he tries to get his old sedan back. However, he's going to have to save his 'old bucket of bolts' before it really turns into an old bucket of bolts."

"(W) Templeton (A) Glines Homer fears that Marge has lost interest in him, so he goes to Professor Frink for help. Frink provides Homer with a scientific formula or 'love potion,' as you will, but after Marge takes one swig, she only seems to have eyes for someone else - a handsome hotelier named Nick Aphrodite."

"(W) Bates (A) Ortiz All eyes are on Springfield when a huge cycling race is set to take place in town. Homer is determined to win the race, but how will he emerge from the pack and take the checkered flag with no racing experience at all? That's where Bart enters the plan."

"(W) Barr (A) Ortiz, DeCarlo When the halfway houses are all full, Judge Harm must find a halfway decent house to detain Snake. After sentencing Homer to community service for a related incident, the judge places the repeat offender with the Simpsons. Will the love of a good family reform the hardened criminal, or does Snake have something more devious in mind for his new landlords?"

"(W) Boothby (A) Costanza After Bart attempts to scare Lisa with the help of an urban myth, Grampa Simpson decides to teach them both a lesson or two with a trio of myth-informed tales drawn very loosely from Greek, Norse, and modern-day super-heroic mythology."

"(W) Dixon (A) Ortiz Bart gains a partner in crime when a new kid comes to Springfield Elementary. But it does not take long before Bart's accomplice becomes his chief competitor, prompting Bart to delve into the wannabe's mysterious past only to find himself in way over his head."

"(W/A) Carol Lay Lisa composes a charming little ditty that soon finds itself in the ears and on the lips of everyone in town, turning Springfield into the kindest, gentlest, and happiest place on Earth. However, when peace on Earth and goodwill towards all men becomes a genuine reality things begin to fall apart, and Springfield soon finds itself on the brink of destruction!"

"(W/A) Various While on a ridiculously long and boring car trip, the Simpsons take to entertaining themselves with their very own versions of classic children's literary tales. From a story about a boy living in a giant peach to another about performing penguins from Antarctica, you'll also visit a world of wit and wisdom called Alphabetburg and get caught up in a wrinkle in time. Come along for the ride!"

"(W) Barr (A) Ortiz Homer's get-rich-scheme to sell Christmas trees runs afoul of conservative Birch Barlow, who's also looking to cash-in on the commercialization of the festive holiday with his inspiring rant about the 'War on Christmas!'"

"(W/A) Dixon, Ortiz, DeCarlo Bart becomes an Internet sensation after being filmed while donning a wig and performing for his friends at Springfield Elementary. Little does he know it will all lead to fame, fortune, and the all-you-can-eat backstage buffet as he becomes the new (female?) pop diva sensation - Torie Missouri!"

"(W) Boothby (A) Ortiz, DeCarlo While Lisa's best humanitarian instincts lead her to restore an injured owl to health, Homer's base behavior towards his fellow man intrigues Mr. Burns, who takes advantage of those qualities in a 'get rich quick' real estate scheme."

"(W/A) Boothby, Costanza, Novin After destroying Disco Stu's entire video collection of 1970s television shows, Homer is ordered by the court to replace the library. Thus begins a nostalgic trip to yesteryear, featuring life on the prairie, variety show puppets, a beaten down and beaten up private eye, and much more."

"(W/A) Dixon, Ortiz, Rote There's a new cat lady in town, and her name is Lisa Simpson! Hoping to pad her college-bound resume with community service, Lisa lends a helping hand to Eleanor Abernathy (aka The Cat Lady) only to find that the feline-friendly female has gone missing. Soon, Lisa becomes responsible for the care and well-being of the wacky woman's whole kit and kaboodle of kitty cats."

"(W) Dixon (A) Burnham, Ortiz Homer stays home sick (for real this time) and awakes from a fever dream to discover a world without beer! It then becomes his sole purpose for better or worse to reintroduce those around him to the sudsy elixir that runs through his veins and rules his passions."

"(W/A) Boothby, Costanza Sideshow Bob is chosen for a new prison program to relocate inmates to a penal colony on the moon, but when the launch goes awry, an amnesiac Bob wanders Springfield, mistaken for a space alien and seeking vengeance on one individual - Bart Simpson! (Whoever that is.)"

"(W/A) Duggan, Ortiz, Lay When Lenny discovers a way to happiness through involvement in a new self-help movement called Scifiometry, Homer and his fellow barflies are determined to save their pal from financial and spiritual ruin."

"(W) Ty Templeton (A) Andrew Pepoy Mr. Burns lays off the entire work force at the nuclear power plant, shuttering every local business, and steering the town into financial ruin. With no jobs available, the Simpsons and the other Springfieldians do what any economically depressed and unemployed person would do, they cross illegally into Canada to make their fortune. "

"(W) Dixon (A) Costanza Marge convinces Ned Flanders to go on singles cruise in hopes that he will find a love match. However, when the Simpsons receive word that the ship was lost at sea with no presumed survivors, they must protect Rod and Todd from some suspicious relatives who come to claim them."

"(W) Boothby (A) DiGerolamo, Ortiz, Ho, Delaney Marge and Homer turn one of her homemade cleaning concoctions into the newest informercial product sensation, wiping away all the other competition, but their commercial success soon leaves their marriage in a mess. In the meantime, Bart grows a conscience, one named Ralph Wiggum. Also, Angry Dad changes a tire."

"(W/A) Boothby, DiGerolamo, Goldberg, Ho, Pepoy After seeking respite in the tent of a fortune teller during the Springfield Renaissance Faire, Comic Book Guy is spellbound by a reading of his future where 'Everything's Bartchie!' (courtesy of our special guest penciller, Marvel and Archie Comics artist extraordinaire, Stan Goldberg)! Also, 'Angry Dad' meets the ATM!"

"(W/A) Boothby, Ortiz, DeCarlo Lisa attempts to get passes to the Karma-Con being held in Springfield, but it seems the harder she tries to enter the event, the more elusive it becomes. Meanwhile, Homer and Flanders make a small wager during a church fundraising event, but Homer soon finds himself in way over his head and everybody else's!"

"Maestro of MADness Sergio Aragonés creates a chaotic comic cover and three talented teams of writers and artist provide three wildly different and equally hilarious stories that explain what it all means. It's three comics in one!"

"Sideshow Bob returns to Springfield in the company of the rightful creator of Itchy and Scratchy, the hobo Chester J. Lampwick, but when the billionaire with a bindle goes missing, Bart suspects a certain sociopathic second banana. Meanwhile, Lisa makes it her mission to save the Springfield Library."

"When Homer accidentally spills beer on the Internet hub, which is located in the basement of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, the entire family becomes responsible for supplying the online needs of the world, 24 hours a day."

"Lisa's love of music is put to the test when she takes a job at King Toot's Music Store. Meanwhile, when Homer discovers that Ned Flanders had a hand in recording his and Marge's favorite song, he finds it very hard to get in a romantic mood. Can the healing power of music cure the Simpsons' blues?"

"Maggie Simpson becomes a pop cultural prophet when her musings and missives hit the 'Net in a Chatter account called 'Poop My Baby Says.' Who is pulling the strings behind the orally-fixated oracle? When the world finds out, the poop will definitely hit the fan."

"Bart goes from being the best 'liked' kid on FacePlace to the kid 'most likely to be despised' when an enemy with a score to settle steals his password and his identity on the social network. Will Bart get back at the computer hack?"

"Lisa earns the right to compete as a mathlete, but when the school doesn't have enough money to send her out of state to the semifinals, she joins an unsanctioned, underground, mixed math arts club to raise money for the trip. Meanwhile, Bart tampers with the Kwik-E-Mart Squishee machine, and after the explosive results, finds himself on the fast track for Employee of the Month!"

"After a school prank gone bad, Bart is afraid to face the consequences or his parents, so he and Milhouse stowaway on Captain McCallister's boat and set sail for exotic ports. However, an adventure on the high seas is not everything it is cracked up to be. Oh, did we mention the mutiny?"

"In a tale neither fit for man nor animal, Homer Simpson becomes televison's newest reality star as his bottomless appetite and cast iron stomach are put to the test and pushed to the limits week after week on 'Man Vs. Best Vs. Food.' Eventually, something's gotta give, and we're talking more than a couple belt notches."

"Being very much like a dog himself (enjoying long naps and eating whatever is in sight), Homer embarks on a new career as a dog listener. Meanwhile, Lisa uses brain over brawn to overcome her biggest obstacle in life - gym class!"

"Homer spends a little time in his new neighbor's backyard sweat lodge, and in no time he finds himself hurtling through time - at least that's what he thinks. Meanwhile, the rest of Springfield is tackling a tornado that's tearing through town."

"After going to a used book sale at the library, Homer and Lisa take some books to the Springfield Retirement Castle, where Grampa read to them from The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde. However, without his missing glasses, Grampa's take on the Irish poet and playwright's fairy stories become truly wild indeed."

"Krusty the Clown considers torching one of his KrustyBurger restaurants for the insurance money until Homer comes up with a new burger for the chain that becomes a huge success. Meanwhile, Marge, concerned that Maggie is not talking yet, enrolls her daughter in an expensive preschool that guarantees results."

"The search is on for the newest Lard Lad Donut Kid of the Year is on! Lisa joins the competition to earn college scholarship award, while Bart (with more than a little encouragement from Homer) is in it for the free year's supply of donuts. However, representing Lard Lad Donuts for a whole year may not be all glaze and sprinkles."

"Inspired by the current crop of trash-to-treasure reality shows, Homer raids the family storage unit looking for a valuable artifact. However, Homer is about to find out that his road to riches is paved with a lot of worthless junk."

"Bongo celebrates its 20th year and landmark 200th issue of Simpsons Comics with an extra-special, supersized story about (what else?) the bicentennial celebration of the history of Springfield. Witness the heretofore untold and influential past of the town that's affectionately become known as 'America's crudbucket,' and find out from tales of its fantastic forefathers to its civil war to its fight for civil rights why the worst city in the country is also its funniest! And, as they say .much, much more! "

"Marge hosts a dinner party with murder on the menu. That is, she's hosting a murder mystery dinner party - but one of her guests may very have murder on his or her mind! Well, she didn't necessarily invite the would-be murderer to the party, that might make her an accessory to the crime, but you get the picture!"

"Homer's lifelong dream of becoming his own boss comes true at last, but his new boss is a lot harder on him than he ever imagined. And while it is all work and no play, Homer spends less time with his family, which becomes surprisingly difficult for both Bart and Grampa."

"When Bart creates a successful humor magazine for his classmates, Krusty the Clown coopts the idea, turning it into a satirical monthly serial of his own and hiring Bart as the head writer. It's just a matter of time before Krusty finds the perfect cover spokesman for the new periodical, and 'D'oh!' Magazine is born! Subscribe to this fancy flipbook issue, featuring a 'zine within a zine' edition of 'D'oh!'"

"When Ned Flanders' beatnik parents arrive for an unexpected visit, he and Homer buddy up and discover they have more in common than they ever thought. Prepare yourself for the granddaddy of all 'daddy issues' issue!"

"Waylon Smithers, Mr. Burns' long-suffering, lovestruck sycophant, is about to turn the tables on his longtime companion and employer with a brand new 'take-charge' attitude. Oh, did we forget to mention he gets struck by lightning!"

"Mr. Burns explores alternative sources of energy for the people of Springfield by tapping in the geothermal power from a nearby volcano; however, when the new source of fuel proves unstable, the town charter demands that the town offer a human sacrifice to appease the volcano gods and restore order."

"The entire town of Springfield is in for a restless, if not entertaining, evening of bad dreams and night terrors. Prepare to be carried away into a fitful slumber as Bart, Lisa, Mr. Burns, Krusty, Principal Skinner, and more drift off and discover that a dream state of mind can quickly turn into a nightmare, and that sometimes when you snooze you lose!"

"Bart is separated from his family at the airport, gets on the wrong flight, and ends up in a seat reserved for a boy his age named 'Brit' Simpson, ending up in England. Once there, Bart finds himself in the town of Springshire, where everything looks and everyone acts all too familiar. He even has to evade the evil Sideshow Bobby, a former police officer with a grudge against Brit."

"Bart's latest municipal felony leads to empty coffers at city hall and a huge cut in the public school budget. The call for volunteer civil servants leads to the hiring of Springfield's most dynamic public school teacher in years - Abraham Simpson! And it doesn't take long before he catches the eye of other highly placed, civic-minded leaders who set the Simpsons septuagenarian on a road to seeking even higher public office!"

"When an archaic town statute is enacted by City Hall, Homer Simpson and Chief Clancy Wiggum find themselves on the receiving end of an unexpected career switcheroo. Will this dramatic power shift cause life-altering changes in Springfield when the two donut-loving deadbeats take on each other's deliciously do-nothing jobs? Um not really."

"Comic Book Guy celebrates issue two hundred and eleven with eleven two-page stories from a vast array of visiting comic book professionals who just happened to stop by Springfield and into The Android's Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop."

"Power mad powerbroker Mr. Burns makes another power grab on the pocketbooks of the citizens of Springfield with his newest power-propelled product - the electric car! After all, those greenhorn Greenpeace-niks needs some form of clean energy transportation to promote their anti-greenhouse gas activities that runs, of course, on electricity provided by the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant! Everyone is pretty happy about it, except for the Rich Texan who discovers that Mr. Burns' new vehicles are tapping into his copious crude oil cash reserves!"

"With a little help from Ned Flanders, the Simpsons go underground and incognito when Rex Banner returns to collect on Homer's overdue student loans - and they somehow manage to remake themselves into a better family in the process."

"There's a new comic convention coming to Springfield, and it's Homer who's going bananas over the chance to meet his favorite, primetime, primate TV star Christmas Ape!"

"What Would Homer Do? Now all you need to do is ask your smart phone's personal assistant and navigating system, and you, too, can be like Homer Simpson! And with everyone going around town asking WWHD?, Homer is having an identity crisis of his own. And if that wasn't enough, Marge finds a new calling as the new Springfield Courthouse sketch artist."

"Mr. Burns is all-aglow with a newfound popularity when his 'My Size Burnsie' doll becomes the most sought after toy in Springfield! And the townsfolks are also all-aglow when they discover that their new luminescent figurines just happen to be radioactive!"

"Homer accidentally invents the most powerful vacuum cleaner on Earth and teams up with door-to-door salesman Gil Gunderson to peddle his wares. Meanwhile, when Bart and his pals get in trouble and are assigned to help out Groundskeeper Willie, the school handyman has enough extra time on his hands to earn his GED and teacher's credential. In no time, he becomes Springfield Elementary's most sought after substitute teacher. With so much sanitizing getting done, this is, hands down, the cleanest comic you'll read all year!"

"Comic Book Guy falls asleep during a Sci-Fi DVD marathon and dreams up three thrilling astronomical adventures. First, Bart is recruited by a battle school, where he and a ragtag crew of cadets are trained to fight an alien war. Then, Lisa finds herself set adrift in space when the satellite she is tethered too is destroyed by Krusty-themed space junk. Finally, no one is safe when Homer and yet another ragtag band of misfits become Protectors of the Planets."

"After a run-in with the paparazzi, Krusty the Clown hires Homer to stand in for him, or rather, stand next to him - because Homer makes Krusty look good by comparison. Meanwhile, Lisa becomes a stand-in studio musician for Bleeding Gums Murphy's sister, Flossy Murphy. But Homer and Lisa soon discover that the life of a second-hand, stopgap, stand-in celebrity isn't all it's cracked up to be."

"Ever need a place where you can find a sympathetic ear, get some friendly advice, and perhaps share an evening with friends while enjoying a lovingly prepared libation - or do you just end up at Moe's Tavern. Well, there's a new mixologist in town, Ned Flanders, and he's serving up a fermented microbrew that may very well foment an unfortunate face-off. Enter Homer Simpson, who finds himself in the middle of it all-between a PO'd Moe and his holier-than-everyone else neighborino."

"When Marge gets sent to a women's prison on a trumped up charge, it's up to Springfield's favorite plump schlump to get her out that dump. Yes, we're talking about Homer Simpson - and posing as a woman, committing a crime, and going to jail in order to break his wife out of the slammer may be the least of his worries."

"After being embarrassed and rejected by Bart, Homer takes an impressionable Ralph Wiggum under his wing. But it doesn't take long before Bart gets jealous and wants back in on the father/son/extra son relationship. Meanwhile, Lisa has problems of her own when she is responsible for disappearance the class hamster, only to discover a Lost World of long gone schoolroom pets in the deep recesses of Springfield Elementary a New Hamsterdam, if you will."

"Have you ever noticed that Homer Simpson seems to have a new job every week? Well, there may be a very good reason for that episodic coincidence. What would happen if Homer didn't take every new job offer that came along but passed them on to every Barney, Disco Stu, and Moe who came along? Look no further."

"As if a pack of vicious dogs was not enough, Mr. Burns decides to build a moat around his palatial estate to discourage unwanted visitors. And when the Simpsons' car goes into the shop for repairs, their fully loaded, loaner hybrid makes them the envy of everyone in Springfield! It's part medieval throwback, part near future fantasy, and all-out hilarious!"

"Are we there yet? Are we there yet?? Are we there yet??? Homer drops Bart and Lisa off at an amusement park for the day, but it's not until he is long gone that they realize that the park is abandoned and that their thirst for adventure is about to be replaced by the threat of survival. Then Bart, Lisa, and Milhouse find themselves at the end of their rope, if only they can find a way to turn back the clock!"

"A trilogy of tales top this title this month. First, Lisa, of all people, gets her own ' the Clown' show. Then, the bullies take you on a cinema verité 'day in the life.' And, finally, just for the heck of it, a Fat Tony/Mayor Quimby team-up! Fugged er,ah aboudit!"

"Lisa comes to Moe's defense, when he lands in jail, by starting a podcast demanding his release, but before long everyone in Springfield has a podcast of their own. Then, Bart and Milhouse discover the profits and the pitfalls of dumpster diving."

"Bart and Milhouse go on a treasure hunt through the trash of Springfield and get much more than they bargained for. Then, Homer tries to unlock the mystery of KrustyBurger's highly coveted and super tasty secret menu. Can he crack the code? And Itchy and Scratchy send up a galaxy far, far away."

"Bart is thrilled when a production of 'Itchy & Scratchy Live' comes to town, but he is even more excited when the actor playing Itchy is injured, and he is asked to take his place. But it doesn't take long before the thrill is gone! And Springfield's favorite bus driver and beer slinger pull a little job switcheroo and let their Freaky Friday flag fly."

"Marge is back in blue and back on the beat, when she teams up with Chief Wiggum to find out why all the donuts in Springfield have gone missing! Then, Bart and Milhouse get ready to battle man, beast, and long lines on the eve of a brand-new video game release."

"Bart and Milhouse start their own leaf raking business. Will it be a success? The answer is blowin' in the wind! And then because of a freak accident, Lisa develops synaesthesia, which enables her to acquire detailed information and impressions through her sense of smell, and it doesn't take long for her to stick her nose in everyone's business."

"Mayor Quimby turns Springfield's super-heroes against one another when he offers a reward to costumed crusaders who reveal their secret identities, leading Bartman and Houseboy to take different sides in an 'uncivil' war. Then Duff Industries develops a new energy drink, and with a new marketing campaign comes the need for a new mascot. Oh yeah! It's Homer Simpson's time to shine."

"Homer finds a tasty treat that enables him to unleash 100% of his brain's unlimited potential - for a limited time. Meanwhile, Marge goes in search of a new vacuum cleaner."

"During a family trip to the science museum, Homer takes a fantastic voyage that he'll not soon forget; Milhouse goes on an adventure of his own after suffering from Squishee brain freeze; and Ned Flanders reveals 'The Seven Diddly Sins.'"

"Bart gets tickets to Krusty on Ice, the hottest holiday ticket in town. Will the show be everything he hopes for? (Spoiler alert: No. No it won't). And how does Bartman fight off a villainous menace, when he can make every student's dream come, the ability to create a Snow Day at will?"

"The Springfield Bear Patrol springs back into action and travels to China to track down a rogue group of uranium stealing pandas. And you'll never guess what world-dominating megalomaniac is behind the plot. Then, Marge takes the family on a surprise trip to a mountain cabin that's all too familiar to Homer, and one of his deepest, darkest secrets is revealed."

"When a nosy pair of reporters for the school paper (Sherri and Terri) think they have discovered Bartman's secret identity, Lisa takes over the job to throw them off the scent. But Lisa proves to be a much better Bartman than Bart, and soon a jealous Bart finds himself taking on a new role, as a super villain!"

"Homer's in a rut, but madcap night of unexpected adventure helps him get in touch with his inner (and long dormant) 'bad boy.' Then, Homer must make the most important choice of his life which of the last two donuts he should choose to start his day! Finally, Itchy & Scratchy pair up for a 'short' night of caped crusading derring-do!"

"After Lisa gets billed for excessive usage of the free and unlimited Wi-Fi at Krusty's Brew Ha Ha (which is neither free or unlimited), the Simpsons enter the barista biz by turning their home into a Krusty coffeehouse franchise to pay off her court-ordered debt. It's a caffeinated comic tale, roasted and brewed to percolated perfection."

"Homer joins the stress-reducing, adult coloring book craze, but before long his new daily obsession begins to creep into his dream life. Then, spend an ordinary (or maybe not so ordinary) day in the life with Marge Simpson."

"In the spirit of infamous and ill-advised movie reboots, Radioactive Man: The Movie is being remade in Springfield, this time with an all-female cast under the direction of Krusty the Clown. And with both Bart and Comic Book Guy vociferously offering their opinions on the matter, it's hard to say who or what offends the hoi polloi and Hollywood the most!"

"Lisa protests Mayor Qumby's decision to close down the local mystery bookstore in order to build a new parking lot, but it's going to take some imagination and a little sleuthing of her own to make the double-dealing civil servant change his mind!"

"Hank Scorpio returns, and as a newly civic-minded man, he sets his sights on becoming Mayor of Springfield. Once in office, the city thrives, but does the former megalomaniac have community reform on his mind or are his municipal machinations a bit more global? "

"Bart's monkeyshines lead to actual chimp-tastrope, and the bad boy of Springfield finds himself filling in for Mr. Teeny on 'The Krusty the Clown Show' and, literally, making a monkey out of himself."

"It's a Simpsons Comics send off! Join Bongo for the final issue of Simpsons Comics in a series finale that's been 25 years in the making! When Lisa brings home a lovable new pet from All Creatures Great and Small and Cheap, it seems like the perfect gift. But this new addition to the family turns out to be much more than anyone could have expected, and soon Springfield itself is in danger. Only one person can save the town from total disaster, but they're too busy taking a nap! It's a tale of twists, turns, irradiated missteps, and surprise cameos that will have your head spinning, bosom heaving, and wallet screaming to be emptied! A heartfelt series farewell from your pals at Bongo. We hate to say goodbye, so let's just leave it at 'Smell ya later!'"