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Simpsons Comics Beach Blanket Bongo: A Comic Collection of Wild Adventures Featuring America's Favorite Family
Catch a wave of good humor and hang ten with the Simpsons in their newest, gnarliest comic collection Simpsons Comics Beach Blanket Bongo . Homer, Lenny and Carl think they will be living the sweet life when they all opt for Mr. Burns' early retirement plan, but their former boss' tropical island retirement community turns out to be for the birds . . . literally! Bart meets a reclusive B-movie director who announces that his collection of horror, science fiction, and Radioactive Man memorabilia is up for grabs, and every geek, nerd, and dweeb in town sets out on a quest to get their sweaty little hands on it. Krusty the Clown becomes Springfield's newest doctor, and its not long before he has the town in stitches while delivering big laughs. Principal Skinner takes you into the inner sanctum of Springfield Elementary to reveal untold tales of the Permanent Record File! Bart's arch nemesis, a now surgically altered Sideshow Bob, is released from prison, and Bart must figure out which newly arrived citizen is really Bob in disguise. Then, not to be outdone, Sideshow Bob's brother Cecil arrives on the scene with revenge on his mind and a grudge against . . . Lisa Simpson. So sit down by the seashore and slather on the right amount of SPF * to prevent you from being over done by the fun. *Simpsons Protection Factor
168 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2007
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About the author
Matt Groening
1,065 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 23, 2024
Lovely book,😁
November 6, 2015
I think it was funny but its not something i would read again because it was not really challenging but it was fun to read
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September 3, 2024
This is the second one of these I've read recently and I realized something. Those very early Simpsons Comics did something special-- that the TV series EVENTUALLY caught up to doing more frequently-- that was mostly missing from the first 10 years of the show. And sadly missing from the volume. Stories where the protagonists were NOT the main four.
For example, sometimes the lead feature would be a story with Homer, Bart, Lisa or Marge.... but you'd flip the comic to it's back-- some people would think you were reading your comic upside down because YES that is something Bongo dig in the first prints... and the eight page backup feature could be anyone from Krusty, to Jimbo, to Milhouse. It'd be as surprise every month. But after awhile, they just let the family take over the book. It felt like the comics lost something that made them special and a step above MOST licensed titles.
For example, sometimes the lead feature would be a story with Homer, Bart, Lisa or Marge.... but you'd flip the comic to it's back-- some people would think you were reading your comic upside down because YES that is something Bongo dig in the first prints... and the eight page backup feature could be anyone from Krusty, to Jimbo, to Milhouse. It'd be as surprise every month. But after awhile, they just let the family take over the book. It felt like the comics lost something that made them special and a step above MOST licensed titles.
March 7, 2024
Quite nostalgic to go back and read a collection of the Simpsons comics. There are a few good jokes, plenty of knowing references and some interesting origin stories for characters / expansions on lesser used characters from Springfield. However, the short format of each story will never be able to develop an engaging enough moralistic story like the first 10 seasons of the tv show, let alone introduce a B-plot.
Simpson / Sideshow sibling Smackdown - 7/10
A recipe for disaster - 2/10
homers run - 10/10
secret origin of sideshow mel - 2/10
day of the nerd 7/10
bummer vacation 2/10
laughter is the worst medicine - 8/10
down home doctorin time- 3/10
The permanent record room - 4/10
The many faces of bob - 3/10
homer vs the raccoon parts - 2/10
Simpson / Sideshow sibling Smackdown - 7/10
A recipe for disaster - 2/10
homers run - 10/10
secret origin of sideshow mel - 2/10
day of the nerd 7/10
bummer vacation 2/10
laughter is the worst medicine - 8/10
down home doctorin time- 3/10
The permanent record room - 4/10
The many faces of bob - 3/10
homer vs the raccoon parts - 2/10
May 3, 2022
Similar to the Bart Simpson comics, these are acceptable but really basic and unfunny most of the time. Interesting scenario setups but they tend not to pay off...
September 9, 2023
This has made me want to sought out all the simpsons comics paperbacks I never read as a kid. Felt like I came across old simpsons episodes at times and made me laugh more than I expected. Loved it!
December 19, 2024
Another collection of Simpsons adventures stuffed full of bonus content. Well worth a read for fans of The Simpsons.
December 13, 2021
Sideshow Bob's brother Cecil is released from prison on a technicality (Chief Wiggum forgot to process him!) and targets Lisa as his arch-enemy in order to gain some street cred. The Simpsons family win an all-expense paid trip to a garbage atoll in the Pacific, and an eccentric geek without an heir seeks out Springfield's King of the Nerds. Then when Krusty is accidently given a real doctorate, he finds himself the new family physician to the town. Lastly, take a trip through the Springfield Elementary hall of permanent records and learn the shocking origin of one of the town's most stalwart citizens.
I've read a bunch of Simpsons Comics over the years. Why I don't just commit and collect this series forthright is beyond me... But these are great books to have on hand when you are feeling down and just need a chuckle or two or 300 and by far, this has got to be the best collection of that bunch!
I loved the insanity of the Doctor Krusty story and a Sideshow Bob adventure is always fun. The garbage vacation story had great moments with Lenny and Carl. But it was the King of the Nerds and the elementary school stories that were the best of the bunch. They were filled with tons of inside jokes, pop culture references, and both were just plain fun. Plus, the story about the Hall of Permanent Records was framed like those old EC Comics horror titles that I love so much.
Another thing that makes Simpsons Comics so great are the backup features in the back of each issue. They range from the secret files of Professor Frink to advertisements from some of your favorite Springfield stores (Springfield Tire Fire Fire Sale, anyone?)
The oddest thing about a Simpsons Comic is where I find them. I hardly ever find them at actual comic shops (other than the odd dollar bin discovery.) I might sometimes find one at a used bookstore, but I almost always find these at thrift stores! Talk about oddities...
I've read a bunch of Simpsons Comics over the years. Why I don't just commit and collect this series forthright is beyond me... But these are great books to have on hand when you are feeling down and just need a chuckle or two or 300 and by far, this has got to be the best collection of that bunch!
I loved the insanity of the Doctor Krusty story and a Sideshow Bob adventure is always fun. The garbage vacation story had great moments with Lenny and Carl. But it was the King of the Nerds and the elementary school stories that were the best of the bunch. They were filled with tons of inside jokes, pop culture references, and both were just plain fun. Plus, the story about the Hall of Permanent Records was framed like those old EC Comics horror titles that I love so much.
Another thing that makes Simpsons Comics so great are the backup features in the back of each issue. They range from the secret files of Professor Frink to advertisements from some of your favorite Springfield stores (Springfield Tire Fire Fire Sale, anyone?)
The oddest thing about a Simpsons Comic is where I find them. I hardly ever find them at actual comic shops (other than the odd dollar bin discovery.) I might sometimes find one at a used bookstore, but I almost always find these at thrift stores! Talk about oddities...
March 9, 2011
who doesn't love the simpsons?! they're pop culture, everyone knows them, and everyone (sane, that is) loves them.
i don't know why this comic book was called beach blanket bongo since there was nothing about the beach or even close to it. but who cares! it was pretty funny but halfway through, i gave up. blame it on exhaustion and lack of mood. i'm sorry matt groening, the simpsons deserves better.
i prefer the cartoons, though. gee, i remember the times i used to watch them everyday faithfully. and then, no more. the channel just stopped airing the simpsons, which was a tragedy and a huge mistake!
PS: not counted in my 2011's 100-books goal since i felt like i didn't really read it and that i didn't put in the concentration which i always did to books i liked.
i don't know why this comic book was called beach blanket bongo since there was nothing about the beach or even close to it. but who cares! it was pretty funny but halfway through, i gave up. blame it on exhaustion and lack of mood. i'm sorry matt groening, the simpsons deserves better.
i prefer the cartoons, though. gee, i remember the times i used to watch them everyday faithfully. and then, no more. the channel just stopped airing the simpsons, which was a tragedy and a huge mistake!
PS: not counted in my 2011's 100-books goal since i felt like i didn't really read it and that i didn't put in the concentration which i always did to books i liked.
March 20, 2015
Funny, but not terribly memorable. What I liked best was the lord of the rings in the king of the nerd story. I like the Simpsons though, so it was fun to read about then. My favorites are homer and lisa.
September 20, 2010
SOO FREKIN FUNNY DUDE YOU HAVE TO READ!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 18, 2009
I learned that Sideshow Bob has a brother.
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May 25, 2011If you grew up watching the Simpsons, it's like a family reunion.
It was full of the most loved characters.
I laughed a lot while reading. (Rhonda, Spring 2008)
It was full of the most loved characters.
I laughed a lot while reading. (Rhonda, Spring 2008)
March 17, 2014
One of the better collections of Simpsons comics I've read.
September 17, 2015
love the simpsons its even funnier in comic form
June 12, 2016
Ei nämä Simpsonit oikein toimi sarjakuvina
July 3, 2007
See my review here: http://trebro.livejournal.com/226068....
March 6, 2008
AWESOME!
JUST READ IT A WEEK AGO!
JUST READ IT A WEEK AGO!
October 31, 2017
it was pretty good it was funny
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