Simpsons

Simpsons

Creation & Design

Created by Matt Groening as a satirical depiction of a working-class family.

Early Years

The Simpsons debuted as shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show before becoming a full-fledged series.

Character Development

Over the years, the characters have evolved, reflecting societal changes and family dynamics while maintaining their core traits.

Cultural Reception

The Simpsons has received critical acclaim and numerous awards, becoming a cultural phenomenon.

Character Details

Real Name:
The Simpson Family
Aliases:
Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson, Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Maggie Simpson
Species:
Human
Gender:
varies
Affiliations:
The Simpson Family, Springfield Residents
Abilities:
Humor, Resilience, Family Dynamics
Equipment:
Various household items, Homer's car
Weight:
varies
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
yellow
Welsh Publishing Group Apr 1991

Simpsons Illustrated #1

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Premiere issue of a magazine with games, trivia, puzzles and illustrations dedicated to the Simpsons animated TV series
Interior features an official half-page comic strip story with Krusty the Clown and Sideshow Bob - previous comic book appearances of Simpsons characters were unauthorized or parodies
Complete copies include Springfield Shopper pullout newspaper
This issue was also published with the same content in a smaller 6.5 in. x 9 in. size
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Four-issue series featuring the Simpsons, in-episode animated series 'Itchy and Scratchy'
Includes a poster insert that connects to three other posters found in separate issues to create one Bongo Universe image
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Premiere issue of the annual Simpsons Halloween event
Stories include: Little Shop of Homers, Bart People, Call Me Homer and 49 Things That Frightened and Disturbed Me When I Was a Kid by Matt Groening
Bongo Aug 2000

Simpsons Comics #50

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First professionally published work in comics by writer Gail Simone
Simone is credited for writing two stories in this 84-page oversized anniversary issue
Wraparound cover
Bongo Nov 2003

Simpsons Comics #1

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Reprint of The Simpsons #1 (1993)
32-page mini comic that measures 2.5 x3.5 inches and is stored in a plastic sleeve with a key chain attached
Original retail price: $2.99
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The Simpsons annual anthology of Halloween stories including:
The Sub-Basement of Dracula written by Marv Wolfman, illustrated by Gene Colan
Squish Thing written by Len Wein, illustrated by Bernie Wrightson
Additional writers and artists: Bill Morrison, Angelo Torres, John Severin, Mark Schultz and Al Williamson
Copies ordered by retailers: 12,266
Floating World Comics Jan 2015

Bartkira #1

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96-page preview of a project to recreate the entire first series of Akira (1988-1996), panel-by-panel, replacing the original characters with the cast of The Simpsons
768 artists contributed five pages of art to complete Bartkira which can be read in it's entirety at bartkira.com
This hardcover edition and a softcover edition are the only printed offerings of Bartkira that were produced
Floating World Comics Jan 2015

Bartkira #1

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96-page preview of a project to recreate the entire first series of Akira (1988-1996), panel-by-panel, replacing the original characters with the cast of The Simpsons
768 artists contributed five pages of art to complete Bartkira which can be read in its entirety at bartkira.com
This softcover edition and a hardcover edition are the only printed offerings of Bartkira that were produced

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