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Simpsons Comics #24-27
The Simpsons: Comic on Parade
America's favorite "nuclear" family returns in this latest "Simpsons" comics compilation, wherein Marge does battle with airwave sleaze, Bart steps in as an emergency bus driver, and Homer takes on his worst enemy--his brain. Full color.
120 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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Matt Groening
1,069 books437 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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April 18, 2021
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.
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.
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December 31, 2025The comics really are finding their voice here independently from the show. Four stories that are witty, well written and manage to tell an engaging tale under time constraints.
‘Send in the Clowns’: highlight for me, a great commentary on the political climate that has unfortunately only gotten more relevant.
‘Marge Attacks’: Felt like ‘Bart Gets Famous’ if it happened to Marge, so she’s noble and admirable, never letting it get to her head. Her dynamic with Mayor Quimby was particularly fun.
‘Get off the Bus’: second favourite. ‘Speed’ with Bart as Keanu and Sideshow Bob as Dennis Hopper. Could have been a Treehouse of Horror.
‘They fixed Homer’s Brain’: Sweet and engaging Homer and Lisa story. It comes before the season 12 episode ‘HOMR’ which has almost the exact same plot. That episode is more effective, naturally as it has more time, but what they managed to do here was still moving.
A damn fun read. This Simpsons fan is satisfied.
‘Send in the Clowns’: highlight for me, a great commentary on the political climate that has unfortunately only gotten more relevant.
‘Marge Attacks’: Felt like ‘Bart Gets Famous’ if it happened to Marge, so she’s noble and admirable, never letting it get to her head. Her dynamic with Mayor Quimby was particularly fun.
‘Get off the Bus’: second favourite. ‘Speed’ with Bart as Keanu and Sideshow Bob as Dennis Hopper. Could have been a Treehouse of Horror.
‘They fixed Homer’s Brain’: Sweet and engaging Homer and Lisa story. It comes before the season 12 episode ‘HOMR’ which has almost the exact same plot. That episode is more effective, naturally as it has more time, but what they managed to do here was still moving.
A damn fun read. This Simpsons fan is satisfied.
October 15, 2021
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.
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.
April 22, 2019
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.
Still, had a decent read in on public transit and really, sometimes that is all I am looking for.
May 7, 2019
Marge Attack! (Marge as detective), and They Fixed Homer's Brain (Intelligence =/= Wisdom) are thought-provoking and funny :)
July 26, 2020
This just adds to my feelings that comics are not for me. I just did not get it, and I watch the Simpsons.
March 28, 2022
Moc mě to nebavilo. Ale prostě Simpsonovi mám rád..
August 14, 2024
Another collection of Simpsons adventures stuffed full of bonus content. Well worth a read for fans of The Simpsons.
August 1, 2025
Funny comics! as I am used already.
January 13, 2026
send in the clowns is really a gem
September 5, 2012
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
February 25, 2014
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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September 29, 2009its funny i love the show my favorite charater is maggie the baby
July 8, 2010
it was funny but why did i read this????
February 5, 2014
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.
March 8, 2015
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.
August 19, 2015
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.
October 6, 2024
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.
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