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The Simpsons/Futurama Crossover #1-4
The Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis
What would happen if the Planet Express crew and the citizens of New York City in the 31st Century met the Simpsons and the citizens of Springfield . . . and how is it even possible? Prepare yourself for a Simpsons saga filled with Futurama! A Futurama fable suffused with the Simpsons! Featuring a plethora of pleasing plot devices including: evil brain spawn, lactose-intolerant space aliens, a giant ball of yarn, flying cars, mistaken identities, world domination, the brittle fabric of reality torn asunder, a comic book-collecting sentient planet, the Dewey Decimal system, self-eating watermelons, slave labor, space pirates, power-crazed vampires, super hero battles, unflattering underwear, mad science run amok, and much, much more!
This is the epic story that you've been waiting for . . . a story so big, so ambitious, so sweeping that it can only be told in a 208-page, large format, slip-cased edition, complete with new material, supplemental stories, preliminary sketches, character designs, and a pin-up gallery featuring the talents of comics industry luminaries Alex Ross, Sergio Aragonés, Geof Darrow, Kyle Baker, Peter Kuper, and Bernie Wrightson, among others.
It's a comic convergence on a reality ripping, time altering, space traveling, intergalactic scale! It's The Simpsons Futurama Crossover CrisisUncut and all comedy! First published in 2002 and 2005 as two two-part, comic book mini-series (Futurama/Simpsons Infinitely Secret Crossover Crisis and The Simpsons/Futurama Crossover Crisis II), these four hard-to-find comics are collected together for the first time in a hardcover collection, encased in a die-cut slipcase, and packaged with a reprint of the very first Eisner Award-winning issue of Simpsons Comics from 1993.
“Abrams’ initial release is a beautifully designed package, a glossy hardcover in a glossier slipcover, as bright and colorful as a grab-bag bin in a candy-store.”
—The Onion AV Club
From Publishers Weekly
Two classic animated series are brought together in a comic that offers many surprises, including how well it all works when transported to a new medium. Although both sources are the creation of cartoonist Matt Groening, the broadcast runs of each series referred to the other as works of fiction within their own universes, perhaps seeking to avoid the temptation of an attention grabbing crossover. And yet somehow this assemblage ably accomplishes just such a task while remaining faithful to the source materials. When Futurama's crew from the Planet Express delivery service become trapped in the fictional world of a Simpsons comic book, they must escape from Springfield. But shortly afterward they open a rift that brings the Simpsons characters into the Planet Express world, where the fictional characters must be rescued and returned to the pages of their comic book. Boothby's writing excels at letting each universe and the characters in them maintain their subtly distinct identities even when they blend. The overarching story for the book is designed to easily allow opportunities for affectionate references to comics, to science fiction, and to notable works of fiction. While the Simpsons comics included in the collection are not as strong, the crossover story takes what could have been a simple throwaway gag and instead crafts a funny, intricately detailed story. (Apr.)
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This is the epic story that you've been waiting for . . . a story so big, so ambitious, so sweeping that it can only be told in a 208-page, large format, slip-cased edition, complete with new material, supplemental stories, preliminary sketches, character designs, and a pin-up gallery featuring the talents of comics industry luminaries Alex Ross, Sergio Aragonés, Geof Darrow, Kyle Baker, Peter Kuper, and Bernie Wrightson, among others.
It's a comic convergence on a reality ripping, time altering, space traveling, intergalactic scale! It's The Simpsons Futurama Crossover CrisisUncut and all comedy! First published in 2002 and 2005 as two two-part, comic book mini-series (Futurama/Simpsons Infinitely Secret Crossover Crisis and The Simpsons/Futurama Crossover Crisis II), these four hard-to-find comics are collected together for the first time in a hardcover collection, encased in a die-cut slipcase, and packaged with a reprint of the very first Eisner Award-winning issue of Simpsons Comics from 1993.
“Abrams’ initial release is a beautifully designed package, a glossy hardcover in a glossier slipcover, as bright and colorful as a grab-bag bin in a candy-store.”
—The Onion AV Club
From Publishers Weekly
Two classic animated series are brought together in a comic that offers many surprises, including how well it all works when transported to a new medium. Although both sources are the creation of cartoonist Matt Groening, the broadcast runs of each series referred to the other as works of fiction within their own universes, perhaps seeking to avoid the temptation of an attention grabbing crossover. And yet somehow this assemblage ably accomplishes just such a task while remaining faithful to the source materials. When Futurama's crew from the Planet Express delivery service become trapped in the fictional world of a Simpsons comic book, they must escape from Springfield. But shortly afterward they open a rift that brings the Simpsons characters into the Planet Express world, where the fictional characters must be rescued and returned to the pages of their comic book. Boothby's writing excels at letting each universe and the characters in them maintain their subtly distinct identities even when they blend. The overarching story for the book is designed to easily allow opportunities for affectionate references to comics, to science fiction, and to notable works of fiction. While the Simpsons comics included in the collection are not as strong, the crossover story takes what could have been a simple throwaway gag and instead crafts a funny, intricately detailed story. (Apr.)
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208 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2010
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About the author
Ian Boothby
260 books30 followersMultiple Shuster Award, Harvey Award and Eisner Award nominee and an Eisner Award–winning comic book creator best known for his work as the lead writer on Simpsons Comics and Futurama Comics for Matt Groening's Bongo Comics. Boothby has written more Simpsons Comics issues than any other writer. He is a regular writer for MAD Magazine. He has also worked on various Canadian television series and is a well known stand-up, sketch and improv comedian working in the Vancouver area. He co-created Free Willie Shakespeare for the Vancouver Theatresports League which won the Jessie Richardson Theatre Award for Excellence in Interactive Theatre.
A writer for multiple television series including CBC's Switchback, Street Cents, "Big Sound" and Popular Mechanics for Kids. He is the co-writer of the DVD film Casper's Haunted Christmas and screenwriter of the Cartoon Network special Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy.
The creator of the sketch comedy series The 11th Hour, called "The funniest sketch series since SCTV" by the National Post, as well as the creator of the TV pilots Space Arm, Vancouver PM and I Dig BC and the co-creator of Channel 92 along with Dean Haglund and Christine Lippa. Boothby founded the Canadian Comedy Award-winning sketch group Canadian Content. He currently performs with the sketch comedy group Titmouse! and "The Critical Hit Show: a Live Dungeons & Dragons Comedy Experience," writes for CBC Radio's The Irrelevant Show, and co-hosts the podcasts Sneaky Dragon, Compleatly Beatles, Totally Tintin, The Fansplainers and Full Marx - a Marx Brothers Podcast with David Dedrick. He has also written the ebook It's About Tolerance Stupid : essays on improv & how to make things better without making yourself crazy. He is the writer of Sparks! a graphic novel series for the Scholastic Corporation's Graphix line with art by Nina Matsumoto, and Exorsisters, an ongoing series from Image Comics with art by Gisele Lagace.
He also appeared in the Adam Sandler film Happy Gilmore.
Ian Boothby is married to Y The Last Man co-creator and artist Pia Guerra and regularly contributes cartoons with her to MAD Magazine and The New Yorker.
A writer for multiple television series including CBC's Switchback, Street Cents, "Big Sound" and Popular Mechanics for Kids. He is the co-writer of the DVD film Casper's Haunted Christmas and screenwriter of the Cartoon Network special Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy.
The creator of the sketch comedy series The 11th Hour, called "The funniest sketch series since SCTV" by the National Post, as well as the creator of the TV pilots Space Arm, Vancouver PM and I Dig BC and the co-creator of Channel 92 along with Dean Haglund and Christine Lippa. Boothby founded the Canadian Comedy Award-winning sketch group Canadian Content. He currently performs with the sketch comedy group Titmouse! and "The Critical Hit Show: a Live Dungeons & Dragons Comedy Experience," writes for CBC Radio's The Irrelevant Show, and co-hosts the podcasts Sneaky Dragon, Compleatly Beatles, Totally Tintin, The Fansplainers and Full Marx - a Marx Brothers Podcast with David Dedrick. He has also written the ebook It's About Tolerance Stupid : essays on improv & how to make things better without making yourself crazy. He is the writer of Sparks! a graphic novel series for the Scholastic Corporation's Graphix line with art by Nina Matsumoto, and Exorsisters, an ongoing series from Image Comics with art by Gisele Lagace.
He also appeared in the Adam Sandler film Happy Gilmore.
Ian Boothby is married to Y The Last Man co-creator and artist Pia Guerra and regularly contributes cartoons with her to MAD Magazine and The New Yorker.
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January 16, 2024
This one definitely wasn’t bad, but I certainly wouldn’t say it was good. This was just okay. The stories were entertaining and the Easter eggs were fun.
July 12, 2021
Le crossover était malade dans ma tête back in the days. J'ai perdu le livre, mais pas le hard cover. :rip:
September 15, 2022
could go for some duff beer or slurm rn
July 19, 2024
"Симпсоны" прям очень сильно повлияли на мое становление личности и характера. Будучи малым, учащимся в 5-ом классе случайно включил мультик на РенТВ и пропал... Барт стал моим культом личности, Гомер - классный юморной дядька... Да и вообще все персонажи как на подбор. Поставил на скейт меня не поп-панк или Тони Хоук, а именно Барт Симпсон=) "Футураму" я уже смотрел в студенчестве на ДВД. Тоже прекрасный мульт, и может быть в чем-то даже лучше Симпсонов, но Симпсоны были первыми, как ни крути.
Смог ли я пройти мимо комиксов, в которых вселенные Симпсонов и Футурамы пересекаются? Риторический вопрос. Такое чудо надо брать сразу! Название книги говорит само за себя - составители комикса задумались, при каких обстоятельствах персонажи обоих мультфильмов смогут увидеть друг друга. Может быть Фрая с друзьями закинут в параллельный мир пришельцы? Или в мире будущего решат оживить героев комикса, чтобы потом поработить их? "Кризис кроссоверов" - это сборник историй, в которых любимые герои пересекаются на одних страницах. Истории, на мой взгляд, довольно простые. Шутки есть, но их немного и большинство из них так себе, если честно. То есть если не видеть мультов, то вполне ок, но в плане хорошо провести время, лучше глянуть Симпсонов или Футураму.
Сам же комикс скорее для истинных поклонников этих двух сериалов. Которые знают наизусть всех персонажей и которые не против выйти за рамки просмотра мультиков. Для меня большой интерес вызвала финальная часть сборника, где собраны постеры и скетчи. Очень интересно смотреть, как рисовались страницы или как видят героев мультфильмов другие художники. За это большое спасибо составителям!
6 за истории, +1 за любимых героев, +1 за скетчи. В итоге 8/10. Для фанатов - прекрасный подарок. Остальные, скорее всего, ограничатся историями за 6.
Смог ли я пройти мимо комиксов, в которых вселенные Симпсонов и Футурамы пересекаются? Риторический вопрос. Такое чудо надо брать сразу! Название книги говорит само за себя - составители комикса задумались, при каких обстоятельствах персонажи обоих мультфильмов смогут увидеть друг друга. Может быть Фрая с друзьями закинут в параллельный мир пришельцы? Или в мире будущего решат оживить героев комикса, чтобы потом поработить их? "Кризис кроссоверов" - это сборник историй, в которых любимые герои пересекаются на одних страницах. Истории, на мой взгляд, довольно простые. Шутки есть, но их немного и большинство из них так себе, если честно. То есть если не видеть мультов, то вполне ок, но в плане хорошо провести время, лучше глянуть Симпсонов или Футураму.
Сам же комикс скорее для истинных поклонников этих двух сериалов. Которые знают наизусть всех персонажей и которые не против выйти за рамки просмотра мультиков. Для меня большой интерес вызвала финальная часть сборника, где собраны постеры и скетчи. Очень интересно смотреть, как рисовались страницы или как видят героев мультфильмов другие художники. За это большое спасибо составителям!
6 за истории, +1 за любимых героев, +1 за скетчи. В итоге 8/10. Для фанатов - прекрасный подарок. Остальные, скорее всего, ограничатся историями за 6.
May 1, 2017
Ah "The Simpsons", not only is it the longest running animated show on television but also one of the longest running prime time series of all time with 26 seasons (As of this writing) and counting. But what many don't know is that series creator Matt Groening also did another show on Comedy Central and that show was "Futurama". Futurama became a animated tv hit winning 21 awards and even three films over the shows 9 season lifespan. But now that two of Matt's creations have come together for an epic crossover, will this be fan service to both fans of the Simpsons and Futurama? Or will this become as bad of a crossover like the time the Simpsons crossover with American Idol? Lets find out.
Now for those of you who watch recent simpsons you may be saying "Didn't the simpsons already do a crossover with Futurama?" Well you'd be correct. In season 26 of the simpsons they did "Simpsorama" witch was of course, a crossover with futurama BUT.. Crossover crisis came out 5 years before the episode. Anyways, back to the book.
The Planet Express crew, consisting of our odd heroes Fry, Leela, Bender, Amy, The Professor, Nibbler, Hermes, Scruffy, and the lovable Dr. Zoidberg. Have just finished a delivery and have found some old Simpsons Comics from 1993 (the actual year the first issue was released) but then are magicaly transported into the town of Springfield! Now stuck in the comic world, the Planet Express crew shortly soon makes friends with the Simpsons family. But now the Planet Express Crew must find a way back to their home of New New York, 3001. But that's not all folks! This is a two parter with the second part of story doing the old switcharo with the characters from The Simpsons being transported into the world of Futurama. Now the balance between both universes are on the brige of doom! Now with a plot like that it sounds like this book would cash and burn faster than you can say "D'oh!". But it manages to make it work with that old bit of simpson and futurama charm and of course a ton of references to both show wether it's background characters, quotes, and even Matt Groening's comic "My life in Hell". Over all, The Simpsons/Futurama crossover crisis gets 4/5 rating with lovable characters, a plot that's well executed plot, and a delight for fans of both shows.
Now for those of you who watch recent simpsons you may be saying "Didn't the simpsons already do a crossover with Futurama?" Well you'd be correct. In season 26 of the simpsons they did "Simpsorama" witch was of course, a crossover with futurama BUT.. Crossover crisis came out 5 years before the episode. Anyways, back to the book.
The Planet Express crew, consisting of our odd heroes Fry, Leela, Bender, Amy, The Professor, Nibbler, Hermes, Scruffy, and the lovable Dr. Zoidberg. Have just finished a delivery and have found some old Simpsons Comics from 1993 (the actual year the first issue was released) but then are magicaly transported into the town of Springfield! Now stuck in the comic world, the Planet Express crew shortly soon makes friends with the Simpsons family. But now the Planet Express Crew must find a way back to their home of New New York, 3001. But that's not all folks! This is a two parter with the second part of story doing the old switcharo with the characters from The Simpsons being transported into the world of Futurama. Now the balance between both universes are on the brige of doom! Now with a plot like that it sounds like this book would cash and burn faster than you can say "D'oh!". But it manages to make it work with that old bit of simpson and futurama charm and of course a ton of references to both show wether it's background characters, quotes, and even Matt Groening's comic "My life in Hell". Over all, The Simpsons/Futurama crossover crisis gets 4/5 rating with lovable characters, a plot that's well executed plot, and a delight for fans of both shows.
July 22, 2019
What it's about: This crossover posits that Futurama is the "real world" and The Simpsons is just a cartoon. As part of their evil plot, the evil brains featured in in the Futurama TV series try to send the Planet Express crew into literature - where they accidentally land in a Simpsons comic book. Hijinks ensue, which eventually threaten New New York with complete destruction if the Simpsons don't work with the Planet Express team to overcome the situation.
What I thought: There were some very fun moments throughout this graphic novel that hearken back to classic episodes of each of the TV shows.
Why I rated it like I did: Overall, the joke density was a bit too low, and the targets a little too random, for my tastes. The book never quite managed to capture the feeling of an episode of either show (or at least, not a good one).
What I thought: There were some very fun moments throughout this graphic novel that hearken back to classic episodes of each of the TV shows.
Why I rated it like I did: Overall, the joke density was a bit too low, and the targets a little too random, for my tastes. The book never quite managed to capture the feeling of an episode of either show (or at least, not a good one).
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January 7, 2021Took a break from Tolkien to read this. A crossover of two of the greatest shows ever, a few extra Simpsons stories, a reprint of Simpsons #1, a gallery of art, and all in a slick package? Yes please.
May 16, 2023
ReRead 16 May 2023
May 23, 2023
Diese Comicserie enthält die illustrierten Abenteuer von zwei der bekanntesten Figuren von Matt Groening, deren Welten hier aufeinanderprallen. Als die Besatzung von Planet Express eine Lieferung von Comicbüchern an einen Nerd-Planeten übergibt, werden sie von bösartigen Gehirnen überrascht. Um zu entkommen, finden Fry, Leela und Bender mit Hilfe von Nibbler Zuflucht in einem Simpsons-Comicheft, wo sie gefangen sind. Die Planet Express-Crew muss mit den Bürgern von Springfield zusammenarbeiten, um zu entkommen, bevor der Simpsons-Comic für immer in einer schützenden Diamantenhülle versiegelt wird.
Diese Sammlung enthält zudem noch zwei Nebengeschichten. In der einen wird Lisas Katze Snowball II Bürgermeisterin, in der anderen verfällt Chief Wiggum in einen chili-induzierten Wahnsinn.
Die Serie war lustig und enthielt viele Anspielungen auf Figuren und Witze aus beiden Serien. Perfekt für Fans der beiden Serien.
Es macht zwar Spaß, die Simpsons- und Futurama-Charaktere mit dem üblichen Humor der beiden Serien interagieren zu sehen, aber die Witze fielen manchmal etwas flach aus oder waren für meinen Geschmack zu harmlos.
Positiver Aspekt dieser Sammlung ist die Verpackung in Form eines Schuberkartons mit einem schönen Hardcover-Einband plus einer Fülle von alternativen Covern, Bonus-Artwork, Bleistiftskizzen und einem Nachdruck von Simpsons Comics #1 (wo die Witze etwas frischer wirken!). Zumindest ein schönes Stück, das sich gut im Bücherregal macht!
Diese Sammlung enthält zudem noch zwei Nebengeschichten. In der einen wird Lisas Katze Snowball II Bürgermeisterin, in der anderen verfällt Chief Wiggum in einen chili-induzierten Wahnsinn.
Die Serie war lustig und enthielt viele Anspielungen auf Figuren und Witze aus beiden Serien. Perfekt für Fans der beiden Serien.
Es macht zwar Spaß, die Simpsons- und Futurama-Charaktere mit dem üblichen Humor der beiden Serien interagieren zu sehen, aber die Witze fielen manchmal etwas flach aus oder waren für meinen Geschmack zu harmlos.
Positiver Aspekt dieser Sammlung ist die Verpackung in Form eines Schuberkartons mit einem schönen Hardcover-Einband plus einer Fülle von alternativen Covern, Bonus-Artwork, Bleistiftskizzen und einem Nachdruck von Simpsons Comics #1 (wo die Witze etwas frischer wirken!). Zumindest ein schönes Stück, das sich gut im Bücherregal macht!
July 13, 2018
This comic book serial contains the illustrated adventures of two of Matt Groening’s most well-known creations when their worlds collide. When the crew of Planet Express complete a delivery of comic books to a nerd planet, they are caught in a surprise attack by evil brain spawn. In order to escape, Fry, Leela, and Bender, with the help of Nibbler, find refuge in a Simpsons comic book where they become trapped. The Planet Express crew must work with the citizens of Springfield to escape before the Simpsons comic is forever encased in a protective diamond shell.
This collection also contains two side stories. One involving Lisa’s cat, Snowball II, becoming mayor and the other with Chief Wiggum going on a chili-induced shooting spree.
The expanded edition also contains rough sketches and special artwork from various comic book artists.
The serial was funny and contained many references to characters and jokes from both series. Perfect for fans of both shows.
This collection also contains two side stories. One involving Lisa’s cat, Snowball II, becoming mayor and the other with Chief Wiggum going on a chili-induced shooting spree.
The expanded edition also contains rough sketches and special artwork from various comic book artists.
The serial was funny and contained many references to characters and jokes from both series. Perfect for fans of both shows.
March 6, 2021
A hilarious clash of Matt Groening's most recognizable creations, Crossover Crisis sees The Simpsons and Futurama take a wild ride that is as clever as it's tongue-in-cheek (including the bondings and clashes between "twins"). Although these adventures are crammed with references to pop culture and jokes about scifi tropes, perhaps it's most daring trick is to bring the "fictional" Simpsons characters into the "real" Futurama world. And things gets even more complicated (and hilarious) when characters from classic literary works (which are "fictional" for both the Simpsons and the Planet Express crew) become involved. Of course, as in both TV series, humor is the key element and the story never takes itself too serioulsy (thankfully!).
June 28, 2022
While it's fun to see the Simpsons and Futurama characters interacting with the usual humor of each, the jokes fell a bit flat at times, or felt too simple for my tastes. That said, the packaging of this collection is EXCELLENT, with a nice hardcover binding and case, plus plethora of alternate covers, bonus artwork, pencil sketches, and a reprinting of Simpsons Comics #1 (where the jokes feel a bit fresher!). A nice shelf item at the very least!
March 26, 2023
Excellent read of a bonkers story that brings the Simpsons and Futurama characters together. It starts off with Snowball II running for mayor, continues with Fry & co being transported into the world of a Simpsons comic Fry is reading. Simpsons comics are great for not taking themselves seriously, for being harmless entertainment. The book itself is a lovely quality thing, hardback with a slip case, clear vibrant images. Also liked the intro from Matt Groening.
July 29, 2024
Pretty fun crossover story involving the Futurama crew meeting The Simpsons. It’s fun watching the characters of both shows interact with their counterparts, some too obvious to ignore (Homer & Bender, Fry & Bart, Leela & Lisa, Farnsworth & Frink) and some pairings you might not think of right away (Hermes & Smithers, Maggie & Nibbler). Nice read for any fan of both shows
November 19, 2018
This collects all the crossover stories. As a fan of both The Simpsons and Futurama, this was an enjoyable read and was interesting to see what they could do when these characters came together. A must read for fans of both shows.
July 25, 2017
This was a fun read.
September 22, 2017
It was a great and really funny book and if you want to read it I put it back in the librart
April 9, 2019
Futurama and The Simpsons are two of my favourite TV shows of all time and this crossover was an entertaining read. It's just one of those comic books you would read once and then just forget about.
January 27, 2020
this felt really pointless
January 28, 2020
Could have been better, action filled but little else.
June 6, 2020
Great fun. Does what you'd want from the crossover. Plenty of shout outs to both TV series and presumably bigger fans than me would spot even more!
January 5, 2021
Very random and occasionally funny, this was a worthwhile read for a fan of the Simpsons and Futurama but probably not worthwhile otherwise.
February 22, 2021
Our friends from Futurama end up in Springfield (and vise versa) and they encounter aliens, floating brains, and Bender meets Moe!
September 17, 2022
Great stuff
October 27, 2022
They could afford The Simpsons/Family Guy, but I guess not this one.
December 5, 2022
I always enjoy crossovers.
August 16, 2023
cool ah hell
June 14, 2025
3.75 stars. It's entertaining and very silly. I was not expecting Wiggle Puppy to show up.
June 10, 2024
Hear my full thoughts on Youtube, here: https://youtu.be/Z_QWcDvn7ng
Captures both the look & humor of both series very well. Full of jokes not only worth of both, but plenty of loving digs and deep cuts at the comic book medium itself. A terribly fun read I would recommend to anyone who has ever enjoyed either show at some point during their runs.
Captures both the look & humor of both series very well. Full of jokes not only worth of both, but plenty of loving digs and deep cuts at the comic book medium itself. A terribly fun read I would recommend to anyone who has ever enjoyed either show at some point during their runs.
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