Simpsons Comics on Parade

Simpsons Comics #24-27

by Matt Groening

America's favorite nuclear family returns in this latest installment in our bestselling Simpsons comic compilations. This time, Springfield is buzzing with excitement as Marge does battle with airwave sleaze, Bart steps in as an emergency bus driver, and Homer takes on his worst enemy—his brain. In Simpsons Comic on Parade, campaign fever is heating things up in Springfield, and the Simpsons are embroiled in political mud-slinging, pandering, pundits, and opinion polls. Democracy was never this much fun. Then Marge Simpson is mad as heck, and she's not going to take it anymore! Fed up with tawdry talk shows, she sets out to clean up the airwaves by serving up her own show, baked fresh with wholesome goodness. Next you're on a bus packed with explosives and obnoxious kids. What to do?!? Bartholomew J. Simpson, that's what. And finally, after years of vicious name-calling, Homer Simpson has decided to reconcile with his nemesis—his brain. See Homer change from bovine to Einstein, while all of Springfield reels from the repercussions. Packed with the insane wit that has earned the TV show the Peabody Award and 10 Emmy Awards, Simpsons Comic on Parade is the perfect gift for the legions of loyal fans who just can't get enough of Marge, Homer, Lisa, Bart, and little Maggie.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Humor, Childrens, Tv, Graphic Novels Comics

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Matthew 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.

Reviews

[Utkarsh Sankhla · Rating 2 out of 5]

When I flipped the last page of this comic, I wondered if I even need to write a review for a comic book. But I then figured, how about I take it as a challenge and force myself to pen down my thoughts about the 9 stories I read in this comic book. So here we are.

After reading my first ever Simpsons comic, it becomes very apparent to me that they are truly a part of American culture. Every American will relate to the socio cultural artefacts that pepper every story - and its done ever so masterfully (reminds me of all the hidden and not-so-hidden digs and puns in adult.swim cartoons like Bojack Horseman, South Park and Rick & Morty)

I did not love all the stories - some were too American for my appreciation (Send in the Clowns, Homey Alone and others - looking at you).

But some stories were memorable and I will focus on them in this review.

'Game Called Because of Pain' was stupidly funny, Tom and Jerry meets gore and splattering organs à la Final Destination. Did not expect to see such gore in a presumably family oriented comic but no complaints :)

'Get off the Bus' was a tribute to 'Speed' and had me in splits with Bart's discovery of Freedom of Expression and the Busophobes Support Group.

My favourite though, was 'They Fixed Homer's Brain', a direct retelling of one of my favourite books from last year ' Flowers for Algernon'. And beause I was intimately familiar with the book, this story was immensely enjoyable. I also loved the references to the House of the Rising Sun on the noticeboard, the Satanic urban legend around Stairway to Heaven at the Music store and many such fun puns, waiting to be chuckled at.

What I liked: The interweaving socio cultural artefacts in each story, which truly makes it enjoyable if you understand them.

What I did't like: The interweaving socio cultural artefacts in each story, which truly make them dull and unrelatable if you do not understand them.

[Nerdmaling · Rating 2 out of 5]

Det här är en serie för den som verkligen gillar The Simpsons men utöver det är det egentligen inte så märkvärdigt.

Har man sett serien så är det ungefär som den i serieform fast en äldre säsong och inte några av de klassiska avsnitten. Det är väl egentligen inte horribelt, bara lite småtråkigt och satir som egentligen inte biter särskilt hårt utan är lite sådär familjevänlig och generell. Då gillade jag "Treehouse of Horror" mycket mer.

Det är en svag tvåa på den här.

[Robert Hudder · Rating 3 out of 5]

You don't realize how wordy the Simpsons are until you read them. Fun read and it does make you wonder why Fox has them programmed especially with some of the their views.

Still, had a decent read in on public transit and really, sometimes that is all I am looking for.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marge Attack! (Marge as detective), and They Fixed Homer's Brain (Intelligence =/= Wisdom) are thought-provoking and funny :)

[Andi MacIndeor · Rating 1 out of 5]

This just adds to my feelings that comics are not for me. I just did not get it, and I watch the Simpsons.

[Jiří Böhm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Moc mě to nebavilo. Ale prostě Simpsonovi mám rád..

[Malcolm Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another collection of Simpsons adventures stuffed full of bonus content. Well worth a read for fans of The Simpsons.

[Horia Calborean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny comics! as I am used already.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the funniest comics/Graphic Novels I have ever read! Recently, I had been watching the seasons of the Simpsons and I found this at the library, so I just HAD to pick it up. There was no doubt in my mind that I would greatly enjoy it. I did!! Definitely wouldn't pass this one up if I could help it. =D

[Connor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simpsons Comics on Parade is a book that tells lots of funny tales about the Simpsons. This book was OK it did not do anything special for me. Anyone who reads and enjoys comics may like this book more than I did but anyone who likes thicker novels may not like this book.

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[ice cream lover]

its funny i love the show my favorite charater is maggie the baby

[Meaghan Mallia · Rating 2 out of 5]

it was funny but why did i read this????

[Malone · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read a graphic novel book about the Simpsons. I found it a good book to read. It was an easier book to read and it was funny. It is part of a series. I enjoy reading this series of books.

[Sally · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/3 of graphic novels for the book riot challenge. I haven't been converted but that's not to say I wont't try again.

[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ja ist halt ein Simpsons Comic. Finde die TV Serie viel tiefgründiger, allerdings kann es auch sein dass der Comic für eine jüngere Altersgruppe bestimmt ist.

[The Erudite Gryffinclaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not the best, but it's the Simpsons, and it gets points for the Sideshow Bob story, but it could have been better. I'd say it's mid-tier.