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Issue: Simpsons Comics #1
Publication Date: November 1993
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Issues: #1 of 245 Issues (298 Printings)
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Variant: Direct Edition, Poster Edition
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagBongo
Brand: Bongo Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Bongo Entertainment Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN:
Price: $2.95 CAD Poster Insert Included
$2.25 USD Poster Insert Included
$1.95 USD No Poster Insert
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 7 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Jason Grode (managing editor); Steve Vance (editor-in-chief); Cindy Vance (editor-in-chief)
Disclose Notes: Flip book. There is also a version that does not include the poster, which is priced at $1.95.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing
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The Amazing Colossal Homer!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Homer Simpson; Marge Simpson; Bart Simpson; Lisa Simpson; Maggie Simpson; Chief Wiggum; Barney Gumble; Mr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSimpsons Comics Extravaganza #[nn] published January 1994
as Cover - Simpsons Comics #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover art is an homage to the cover of Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #1 (November 1961). Cover art credits from the inside of the issue.
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Greetings, Comics Fans!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Homer Simpson; Marge Simpson; Bart Simpson; Lisa Simpson; Maggie Simpson
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. A welcome greeting from Matt Groening, publisher with illustration of the Simpson family.
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The Amazing Colossal Homer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, humorous
Character(s): Homer Simpson; Marge Simpson; Bart Simpson; Lisa Simpson; Maggie Simpson; Mr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]; Waylon Smithers; Dr. Olberman; Kent Brockman; Mayor Quimby; Troy McClure; Moe Szyslak; Barney Gumble; Apu Nahasapeemapetilon; Edna Krabappel; Chief Wiggum; Officer Eddie; Officer Lou; Dr. Julius Hibbert; Dr. Marvin Monroe; Lionel Hutz
Synopsis: Mr. Burns tests his Rejuvenator Ray on Homer Simpson, resulting in Homer growing to colossal proportions.
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In Content Item: FlagSimpsons Comics Extravaganza #[nn] published January 1994
as The Amazing Colossal Homer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: Spoof of the movie "Honey I Blew up the Kid", with Homer being enlarged.
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Poster

Illustration  on  Dustjacket
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Bart Simpson; Homer Simpson; Lisa Simpson; Marge Simpson
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Central pullout poster, part 1 of a 4 part Bongo Universe Poster.
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Junk Mail

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): various
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters and fan art from readers - Ivana Duric, John Pearl, Gary Dunaier, Adam Blackerby, Mark Miller, Michelle Beaubien, E. Bruce and L. Bruce.
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The Collector!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, horror, humorous
Character(s): Bart Simpson (host); the Collector [Homer Simpson]; Smedley
Synopsis: The Collector accidentally locks himself in his comic vault when the butler goes away for the weekend, and must burn his precious comic collection to avoid freezing to death.
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In Content Item: FlagSimpsons Comics Extravaganza #[nn] published January 1994
as The Collector [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Flip story. Spoof of the old EC Style horror stories. Credits acknowledge Susan Grode for inspiration.
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Bart Simpson's Creepy Crawly Tales #1

Illustration  on  Cover, Back
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: drama, horror, humorous
Character(s): Homer Simpson
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSimpsons Comics Extravaganza #[nn] published January 1994
as Back Cover - Simpsons Comics #1 [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]back cover
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Flip cover. Cover done in the old EC Comics style.

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