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
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1st cameo appearance of Marge Simpson (head) and Homer Simpson (hand) in comic books
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1st cameo appearance of Marge Simpson (head) and Homer Simpson (hand) in comic books
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Unofficial cameo appearance of the Simpsons - one panel in a back-up story about Paula Abdul
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Unofficial cameo appearance of the Simpsons - one panel in a back-up story about Paula Abdul
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1st cameo appearance of Bart Simpson in a comic book
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1st cameo appearance of Bart Simpson in a comic book
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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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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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Unofficial appearance of the Simpsons in multiple panels as an average family existing in the Marvel Universe
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Unofficial appearance of the Simpsons in multiple panels as an average family existing in the Marvel Universe
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Unofficial appearance of the Simpsons, depicted as traditionally illustrated people
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Unofficial appearance of the Simpsons, depicted as traditionally illustrated people
Welsh Publishing Group ⋅ 1993
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1st full appearance of The Simpsons in comic books - previous appearances cameos and/or unofficial
Polybagged with a poster
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1st full appearance of The Simpsons in comic books - previous appearances cameos and/or unofficial
Polybagged with a poster
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Ten-page, black and white ashcan
Mini-comic limited to 750 numbered copies
Promotional comic given away at the 1993 San Diego Comic Con
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Ten-page, black and white ashcan
Mini-comic limited to 750 numbered copies
Promotional comic given away at the 1993 San Diego Comic Con
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Premiere issue adapted from TV show
Polybagged with a Bongoverse poster
Cover swipe of the Fantastic Four #1
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Premiere issue adapted from TV show
Polybagged with a Bongoverse poster
Cover swipe of the Fantastic Four #1
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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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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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Infinity cover
Includes a trading card of the in-episode character Willy 'The Dupe' Dipkin, a baseball player
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Infinity cover
Includes a trading card of the in-episode character Willy 'The Dupe' Dipkin, a baseball player
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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
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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
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Promotional comic published in the UK
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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Five-issue limited series
Cover art inspired by Fantastic Four #1 (1961)
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,993
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Five-issue limited series
Cover art inspired by Fantastic Four #1 (1961)
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,993
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One-shot anthology of stories featuring Milhouse
Interior includes an insert with stickers
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One-shot anthology of stories featuring Milhouse
Interior includes an insert with stickers
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Anthology of original stories featuring Mr. Burns
Copies ordered by retailers: 8,048
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Anthology of original stories featuring Mr. Burns
Copies ordered by retailers: 8,048
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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
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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
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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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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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One-shot issue featuring Moe, the bartender from The Simpsons
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One-shot issue featuring Moe, the bartender from The Simpsons
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One-shot comic with stories featuring Chief Wiggum's exploits
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One-shot comic with stories featuring Chief Wiggum's exploits
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Final issue of the long-running series
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