Bongo Released December 1993

Bartman #1 Bartcode

This page covers the Bartcode edition of Bartman #1, published by Bongo and released December 1, 1993. The issue is written by Steve Vance with artwork by Steve Vance. Values and details shown here apply specifically to this edition; first-print pricing and the complete cover gallery are on the main issue page.

View the standard Bartman #1 issue

Low
$15
Mid
$50
High
$150
Published December 1993

Bad guys beware! Bart Simpson, Archenemy of Evil, now has his own comic book! It's only the first issue, and already Bartman must face his greatest nemesis -- Mrs. Krappabel, and his greatest challenge -- summer school! Meanwhile, villainy is afoot in the world of Springfield's comic collectors! A mysterious criminal mastermind has hatched a nefarious scheme to artificially inflate the prices of enhanced-cover comic books! With the help of his trusty pal Milhouse, Bartman swings into action to battle this fiendish plot. Can the spiky-headed superhero foil the foil-stamping fiends? Find out this issue!It's Bartman, Man! (article about Bart by Matt Groening)The Comic Cover Caper! Bartmail (letters and fan mail)Bart's Bottom 40 (list of Bart's least favorite things)Bartman (poster : some issue variations do not include this)

Key Facts

  • Bartcode edition with a partial image of Bart Simpson's head in the UPC box
  • Radioactive Man #1, Simpsons Comics #1 and Itchy and Scratchy Comics #1 each had a quarter image of Bart to complete the full illustration