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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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New Mutants Summer Special #1

Marvel • 1990 • Vol. 1
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1st cameo appearance of Marge Simpson (head) and Homer Simpson (hand) in comic books

Rock 'n' Roll Comics #17

Revolutionary Comics • 1990 • Vol. 1
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Unofficial cameo appearance of the Simpsons - one panel in a back-up story about Paula Abdul

What The--?! #10

Marvel • 1991 • Vol. 1
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1st cameo appearance of Bart Simpson in a comic book

Simpsons Illustrated #1

Welsh Publishing Group • 1991 • Vol. 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

Sensational She-Hulk, The #33

Marvel • 1991 • Vol. 1
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Unofficial appearance of the Simpsons in multiple panels as an average family existing in the Marvel Universe

New Warriors #27

Marvel • 1992 • Vol. 1
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Unofficial appearance of the Simpsons, depicted as traditionally illustrated people

Simpsons Comics and Stories #1

Welsh Publishing Group • 1993 • Vol. 1
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1st full appearance of The Simpsons in comic books - previous appearances cameos and/or unofficial

Polybagged with a poster

Official History of Bongo Comics, The #1

Bongo • 1993 • Vol. 1
Ashcan Limited: 750
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Ten-page, black and white ashcan

Mini-comic

Promotional comic given away at the 1993 San Diego Comic Con

Simpsons Comics #1

Bongo • 1993 • Vol. 1
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Premiere issue adapted from TV show

Polybagged with a Bongoverse poster

Cover swipe of the Fantastic Four #1

Itchy & Scratchy Comics #1

Bongo • 1993 • Vol. 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

Simpsons Comics #4

Bongo • 1994 • Vol. 1
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Infinity cover

Includes a trading card of the in-episode character Willy 'The Dupe' Dipkin, a baseball player

Treehouse of Horror #1

Bongo • 1995 • Vol. 1
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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

Simpsons Comics Burger King Special

Bongo • 2000 • Vol. 1
Promo UK Edition
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Promotional comic published in the UK

Simpsons Comics #50

Bongo • 2000 • Vol. 1
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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

Simpsons Comics #1

Bongo • 2003 • Vol. 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

Treehouse of Horror #11

Bongo • 2005 • Vol. 1
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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

Comic Book Guy: The Comic Book #1

Bongo • 2010 • Vol. 1
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Five-issue limited series

Cover art inspired by Fantastic Four #1 (1961)

Copies ordered by retailers: 9,993

Bart Simpson's Pal Milhouse #1

Bongo • 2012 • Vol. 1
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One-shot anthology of stories featuring Milhouse

Interior includes an insert with stickers

The Malevolent Mr. Burns #1

Bongo • 2013 • Vol. 1
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Anthology of original stories featuring Mr. Burns

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Bartkira #1

Floating World Comics • 2015 • Vol. 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

Bartkira #1

Floating World Comics • 2015 • Vol. 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

Mighty Moe Szyslak, The #1

Bongo • 2018 • Vol. 1
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One-shot issue featuring Moe, the bartender from The Simpsons

Chief Wiggum's Felonious Funnies #1

Bongo • 2018 • Vol. 1
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One-shot comic with stories featuring Chief Wiggum's exploits

Simpsons Comics #245

Bongo • 2018 • Vol. 1
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Final issue of the long-running series

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