Simpsons Comics Madness: A Crazy Collection of Classic Comedy and Outrageous Comics by Matt Groening

Simpsons Comics #43-48

by Matt Groening

From the madcap mind of Matt Groening comes the kookiest collection of Simpsons Comics yet! Outrageous tales from the ridiculous to the bizarre fill every page with the classic comedy you have come to expect from The Simpsons . The master of mayhem, Matt Groening, will drive you berserk with this crazy collection of crackpot comics. Find out what bizarre secrets lie in the bowels of the Kwik–E–Mart, but beware the effects of the Squishie brain freeze. Witness the outrageous events that take place when Bart manages to have all the teachers deported at Springfield Elementary and they are replaced by substitutes – Lisa and Martin. Watch Krusty the Clown turn the town upside–down with his new Krustyburger spokesman. See Bart go from zany to brainy as he attempts to outwit, outlast and outlive both the dramatic return of his arch–nemesis Sideshow Bob and a near–fatal fling into the future. Then, it is Homer's turn to put his life on the line in the most dangerous game show ever invented. Simpsons Comics Madness will have you bouncing off the walls with insane fits of laughter.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Humor, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics, Young Adult

160 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2002

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

[Connor · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the book Simpsons Comics Madness are different fictional stories about the how The Simpsons. This book is sure to make you laugh out loud. Although this book is funny and exciting I didn't enjoy this book as wel as i thought I would. Anyone who enjoys comics our short stories may like this book and that's who I'd recommend this book too.

[Amar Pai · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just as the Simpsons burned so bright initially then gradually faded, Bongo comics started out tremendously entertaining but by this point are rather humdrum. Still, there are worse ways to while away the hours

[Kilbourne]

This book is getting better every time i read one. it is a little confusing at first but if you know alot about the simpsons then you will understand better. i am at the part when lisa is teacher and Ralf is failing so she tries to think of a way to help him.

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

This Simpson's book i liked more than many of the other ones i have read in the past. This book was filled of a lot of funny things that you could laugh at. This book had many different ups and downs in the book making it that much better.

[Rijal · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a really funny

[Samra · Rating 4 out of 5]

amazing and awesome. totally what I wanted

[Gabrielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really enjoyed reading however it was just the best of the other comics but together in one book. I liked it , offered a few laughs but I don't know if I will read again or not.

[Drew. F · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this book was very funny, and interesting to figure out what was going to happen next. Some characteristics the simpson's have are dumb, funny, and strange

[Gina McNab · Rating 4 out of 5]

A light-hearted and simple set of stories to take my mind off the stress of exams!

[Liam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of the funnyest simpsons comics I have ever read.

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of stories featuring the most famous animated family is wild, with some of the best puns, wordplay and unusual non-sequitur situations in literature. Although the dialog expresses the stupid, it is clear that there is a great deal of intelligence behind it. When Bart is called Richie Rich by one character, the other antagonistic character says, “Yeah, why don’t you and Cadbury the butler go see Little Lulu.” This is a mixed reference to other comic characters that is quickly corrected by reference to the specific publishers of the referenced comics.
Although it is a graphic novel and can be read fast, it is best to go slow through the pages. For if you go fast, you will likely miss some of the best references to events and actions outside the specific story. For example, when he mounts his steed, Uter, the German man in traditional dress shouts, “Hi-ho lederhosen away!” Very funny. There is also the pet equivalent of “American Idol.”
Mindless, yet intelligent, this is a book that will have you smiling and thinking as you read your way through the dense dialog and dissect the meaning.

[Shaun · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel bad giving things 2 stars, but when you look at what it says 2 stars means, it means "it's ok" and that is an accurate description of this collection of comics. This collects issues from the early 2000s of the Simpsons comic, and just like the TV show it was based on at the time, it is just ok. I enjoyed it a moderate amount but I wouldn't consider anything in it "essential" for a Simpsons fan.

That is not to say there are no good moments. It has some fun appearances from characters that made memorable but brief appearances in the tv series. I enjoyed a series of potential spinoffs for the character "Poochie." Mr. Sparkle makes an appearance. Also there was some fun with Sideshow Bob. I picked this up at a thrift store and I was satisfied enough. If you can't get enough Simpsons, here is some more Simpsons. If you just like the "glory years" of the early show, you can probably pass on this though.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simpsons again? Really mad! :)
The first story (Journey to the cellar of the Kwik-E-Mart) presented in reverse chronological order, is already worth reading this book!
The Prime of Miss Lisa Simpson...Lisa and Martin as teachers :D
The Rise and Fall of Bartholomew J. Simpson presented the family in the future, with Maggie grown up but still ...
Where has all the Flour gone? Flour as baby to take care of, Great!
Tic Tac D'OH: Hilarious as usual, Maggie swept across TV screen is so funny!

[Breeze Eadie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy watching this show! It's one of my favorites to watch before I go to bed, as I find it helps me have pleasant dreams. The target audience for this show is young adults, which matches the quirky tone of the program. However, I didn't notice any specific themes in the show.

[Ellie Ryken · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed it some parts were a bit dry but another simpsons comics fun read

[Jesus Solorzano · Rating 4 out of 5]

alr

[Kamila Mullen · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s ok but prefer the show much much more

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favourite stories are:
●Mr Sparkles in Destroy All Manga
●Homer at Yasir's Mud Wrestling & Gyro
And the return of John Waters in Mail-Order Catalogue

[Joy · Rating 1 out of 5]

İnanılmaz kötü bir çeviri, inanılmaz kötü bir editleme. Cümlenin başı sonu aynı -mesela artık diye başlıyor artık diye bitiyor.- karekterlerin ismleri - santa’s little helper olmuş noel baba cücesi.- değiştirilmiş, anlamı olmayan ünlemeler.. ay daha fazla yazamayacağım. Yani Simpsons’ların neyi olsa okur-izlerim bayıla bayıla ama bu çeviri baya kötü olmuş ya.

[Goo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read as a child

[Gabriel Smith]

This book is basically about all the Simpsons comics there are.