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Les Simpsons #10
Simpsons' Comics Extravaganza
Another satirical blast at family life with those popular underachievers, the Simpsons. Based on the hugely popular animated series, this first collection features all your favourite characters, including Homer and Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, Itchy & Scratchy, Mr Burns and Krusty the Klown.
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First published November 1, 1994
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Matt Groening
1,063 books434 followersMatthew Abram Groening is an American cartoonist, television producer and writer from Portland, Oregon.
Groening is best known as the creator of The Simpsons. He is also the creator of Futurama and the author of the weekly comic strip Life in Hell. Groening distributed Life in Hell in the book corner of Licorice Pizza, a record store in which he worked.
He made his first professional cartoon sale to the avant-garde Wet magazine in 1978. The cartoon is still carried in 250 weekly newspapers.
Groening is best known as the creator of The Simpsons. He is also the creator of Futurama and the author of the weekly comic strip Life in Hell. Groening distributed Life in Hell in the book corner of Licorice Pizza, a record store in which he worked.
He made his first professional cartoon sale to the avant-garde Wet magazine in 1978. The cartoon is still carried in 250 weekly newspapers.
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October 12, 2025
The Simpsons has been enjoying a lot of extra publicity with this year being its 25th anniversary. So when the moment came to get some books to pad my bargain bookstore purchase so I could reach the minimum amount for a discount, I grabbed this trade paperback priced at least than a dollar.
The trade collected the first four issues of The Simpsons comicbook. It is an anthology of stories that either ape the pacing and style of the animated series or it has some original stories that would never pass muster for viewing in network televisions. The latter I find interesting and features characters and tales such as Krusty the Klown in a Jim Sterako Nick Fury spoof or the Otto the busman as a busman in a post-apocalyptic world. Really interesting stories.
I've recently read a single-issue comic book, it the Treehouse of Horrors annual and from it I surmised that the comic books eventually departed from telling derivative stories because the comic book was awesome. Still, this is an interesting collection of early The Simpsons comic book stories and is a good read for any fan of the series.
The trade collected the first four issues of The Simpsons comicbook. It is an anthology of stories that either ape the pacing and style of the animated series or it has some original stories that would never pass muster for viewing in network televisions. The latter I find interesting and features characters and tales such as Krusty the Klown in a Jim Sterako Nick Fury spoof or the Otto the busman as a busman in a post-apocalyptic world. Really interesting stories.
I've recently read a single-issue comic book, it the Treehouse of Horrors annual and from it I surmised that the comic books eventually departed from telling derivative stories because the comic book was awesome. Still, this is an interesting collection of early The Simpsons comic book stories and is a good read for any fan of the series.
January 30, 2015
This gem makes me feel like there is life after a show when writers change from the show.
September 24, 2013
This is my 4th Simpsons comic and this the best so far. Its really, really funny just like the longest running show The Simpsons(1987-till date). The book is a set of 4 comics set together. It's really fun if your a Simpsons fan too because there are old villains coming back. In the first comic, Homer becomes a giant and creates problems(as usual), Sideshow Bob comes back to haunt Bart, Liza and Bart set on a mystery and a classic Simpson tale.
My favorite character is [Bart]holomew JoJo Simpson, like every Simpsons fan. He is a witty, funny, menacing and a lovable 8 year old kid. He is a clad in an orange T-shirt and blue trousers. He is every where in the comic as he is a very important character just after Homer. Though he creates trouble for Homer and Homer for him, they both love each other. Marge likes Liza but to share the same with Bart too.
My favorite quote is 'I'll always love you, you big doofus. What ever or whoever you are.' - Marge to Homer after he becomes normal after becoming a giant. That's really sweet. Marge has always been shown as a loving house wife always looking out for her family (like Hera and Isis).
If I learnt anything from this Simpson's comic is that family does matter. Like Marge, you have to be the glue that binds your family together whatever troubles you have to endure and what ever bad qualities your family may have. You just love them and that's all you have to do.
I would put this comic on THe Bingo Board 'YOUR OWN CHOICE'.
My favorite character is [Bart]holomew JoJo Simpson, like every Simpsons fan. He is a witty, funny, menacing and a lovable 8 year old kid. He is a clad in an orange T-shirt and blue trousers. He is every where in the comic as he is a very important character just after Homer. Though he creates trouble for Homer and Homer for him, they both love each other. Marge likes Liza but to share the same with Bart too.
My favorite quote is 'I'll always love you, you big doofus. What ever or whoever you are.' - Marge to Homer after he becomes normal after becoming a giant. That's really sweet. Marge has always been shown as a loving house wife always looking out for her family (like Hera and Isis).
If I learnt anything from this Simpson's comic is that family does matter. Like Marge, you have to be the glue that binds your family together whatever troubles you have to endure and what ever bad qualities your family may have. You just love them and that's all you have to do.
I would put this comic on THe Bingo Board 'YOUR OWN CHOICE'.
January 30, 2022
Čtu to jako momentálně vycházející sešity Simpsonovi od Crwe, ale jsem líný vytvářet jim vlastní záznam a když v nich je to samé, co v tomhle paperbacku, tak to bohatě stačí.
Kdysi jsem Simpsonovi v komikse zkoušel a moc na mě nefungovali. Nevím, co se od té doby změnilo - teda asi tuším, že to hlavně bude tím, jak moc seriál upadl a snížil má očekávání - ale teď už to na mě funguje o poznání líp, takže tenhle rok je hodlám kupovat pravidelně a pak někam darovat.
Kdysi jsem Simpsonovi v komikse zkoušel a moc na mě nefungovali. Nevím, co se od té doby změnilo - teda asi tuším, že to hlavně bude tím, jak moc seriál upadl a snížil má očekávání - ale teď už to na mě funguje o poznání líp, takže tenhle rok je hodlám kupovat pravidelně a pak někam darovat.
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March 23, 2023Uneven. Some very clever writing and some very lazy plotting.
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February 11, 2025très drôle pour les enfants comme pour les adultes
January 4, 2016
I used to collection Simpsons Comics when I was younger and have recently started collecting them again on Amazon. Extravaganza, I believe, was the first collection to be released in 1994. Surprisingly, the second hand copy I ordered from Amazon was in excellent condition. The stories are varied and enjoyable, some silly, but most entertaining. They include Homer becoming a giant thanks to an experiment by Mr. Burns, Bart coming face to face once again with Sideshow Bob, Selma having an affair with Homer (really?!?!) and a puma brought in by Principal Skinner to guard the school goes missing. It's also interesting looking at how the different artists draw the characters, some do it perfectly, others not so much!
February 26, 2014
Simpsons Extravaganza is a comic about comedic stories about the Simpsons. This book was not amazing for me but it was not terrible. The reason I did not really like this book is because I though it didn't really make much sense and didn't have a strong story line. I'd recommend this book only to people who enjoy reading comics.
August 6, 2016
Each comic is like reading an episode of The Simpsons, and if you're into the show, you're going to be into the comics. There's four editions in here, and four mini stories at the end of each. Really looking forward to reading each and every comic from here on out, being this is the first consolidated version!
February 25, 2014
This Simpsons book was a good book but I didn't like it as much as the other ones that I have read. This book had lots of funny parts throughout the book. I didn't find this book as interesting so i didn't find i liked the book as much as the others
January 17, 2016
I don't really watch the Simpsons, but I picked this up at a used bookstore for my nephew. Gives me some "cred" and increases my "coolness" at being able to understand some of his references! I liked the stories and the graphics.
September 17, 2008
funny comic.
November 5, 2009
it very good i think you'll like it
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May 27, 2011its nice!!!!
January 4, 2014
Seriál miluji, sleduji ho od dětství, ale komix zaostává a vtipný rozhodně není. Pro fanoušky je to samozřejmost, ale všeho moc škodí :D
January 28, 2016
Total bonkers trip to Simpsons world! It can't get any better than this.
March 11, 2016
The Simpsons were made for TV. Maybe it's the medium that does not work. Most probably it is the French translation that feels weird.
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January 11, 2017jajja so good
November 23, 2018
LOL! is very funny and enterteining.
April 3, 2024
A collection of the first 4 Simpsons Comics featuring:
The Amazing Colossal Homer
This one reads more like an entry from the Treehouse of Horror fanchise. Homer is embiggened by a special ray and runs amok. Lots of fun and giant underpants.
The Collector
From Bart Simpson's Creepy Crawly Tales, this is similar in feel to The Raven. A short tale sees Homer as an avid collector of comic books, with a fun twist at the end.
Cool Hand Bart
Bart is sent to jail and ends escaping chained to Sideshow Bob. Lots of fun and a big dig at the penal system
My Sister, My Homewrecker
Homer is accused of having an affair with Selma. A short tale, with a surprising revelation.
The Perplexing Puzzle Of Springfield Puma
The school mascot goes missing, who is the culprit. A fun whodunnit with some disturbing revelations about Martin Prince...
Krusty Agent of K.L.O.W.N.
A short spy thriller featuring Krusty...
It's In The Cards
Bart pulls a prank with baseball cards and Lisa and Bart also experience a role reversal when they get substitute teachers who treat them very differently. A lot going on in this one, could have been three separate stories (Homer's responsible for a lot of what happens).
Busman
A post-apocalyptic tale of Otto, Busman of the vampire-stricken wastes. Weird, but a lot of fun.
The Amazing Colossal Homer
This one reads more like an entry from the Treehouse of Horror fanchise. Homer is embiggened by a special ray and runs amok. Lots of fun and giant underpants.
The Collector
From Bart Simpson's Creepy Crawly Tales, this is similar in feel to The Raven. A short tale sees Homer as an avid collector of comic books, with a fun twist at the end.
Cool Hand Bart
Bart is sent to jail and ends escaping chained to Sideshow Bob. Lots of fun and a big dig at the penal system
My Sister, My Homewrecker
Homer is accused of having an affair with Selma. A short tale, with a surprising revelation.
The Perplexing Puzzle Of Springfield Puma
The school mascot goes missing, who is the culprit. A fun whodunnit with some disturbing revelations about Martin Prince...
Krusty Agent of K.L.O.W.N.
A short spy thriller featuring Krusty...
It's In The Cards
Bart pulls a prank with baseball cards and Lisa and Bart also experience a role reversal when they get substitute teachers who treat them very differently. A lot going on in this one, could have been three separate stories (Homer's responsible for a lot of what happens).
Busman
A post-apocalyptic tale of Otto, Busman of the vampire-stricken wastes. Weird, but a lot of fun.
May 23, 2021
While the first volume of Bongo’s classic Simpsons comics collection is very apparent in not having the same writing team as the series, with multiple jokes and the overall plots never feeling as sharp or effortless, it makes up for that with wonderful comic art, and having fun with concepts they could never explore in the show.
Ranging from Bart being put in a cell with Sideshow Bob to Otto working as a bus driver during the apocalypse; it is fun, exploratory, and I am surprised I did not think to buy this sooner.
A fascinating way for die hard Simpsons fans like myself to see Springfield in a whole new way.
Ranging from Bart being put in a cell with Sideshow Bob to Otto working as a bus driver during the apocalypse; it is fun, exploratory, and I am surprised I did not think to buy this sooner.
A fascinating way for die hard Simpsons fans like myself to see Springfield in a whole new way.
August 24, 2019
Silly like the show.
April 30, 2020
How could I not read Simpsons Comics Extravaganza? I quite like this yellow family and their adventures.
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Tânia @MyLovelySecret
August 15, 2021
Je to asi divné číst komiks seriálu, který znám od dětství, ale mě to vážně bavilo, takže jsem si asi našel guilty pleasure…
March 4, 2025
It's fine. Some of it was fairly clever. Sometimes it felt like it was a bit paint-by-numbers. But there were some gags that made me chuckle.
March 5, 2025
It's got some comedic moments and some fun stuff similar to the Simpsons episodes.
March 17, 2011
Bought this YEARS ago and when I got it I didn't realise it was the Simpsons comics that are published monthly put into a graphic novel. I was rather upset because I'd wasted my money but then I resold it later on so it wasn't all that bad..lol
January 28, 2016
The Simpson Comics were totally fun to read but none of them made into an appearance in the Simpsons tv series so I recommend this book to all Simpson fans to have an experience of Simpsons fun in a book form.
February 15, 2013
this book was alright
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