By Dixon, Delaney, Pepoy
After a school prank gone bad, Bart is afraid to face the consequences or his parents, so he and Milhouse stowaway on Captain McCallister’s boat and set sail for exotic ports. However, an adventure on the high seas is not everything it is cracked up to be. Oh…did we mention the mutiny?
Bongo has a ton of goodies to share with our fans at Comic-Con this year.
• First, we’ve been talking up our Radioactive Man: Radioactive Repository, Volume One hardcover trade a lot over the last couple months, and we encourage every fan of the Nuclear Knight to check out the limited “glow-in-the-dark” edition available only at the Bongo booth in San Diego. This handsome 272-pg volume radiates its own greenish glow as only a book about the most famous superhero of the Plutonium Age of comics can. Signed copies by Matt Groening are available on a limited basis for $50. Unsigned copies are selling for $30.
• Every four years, athletes from all around the world compete to uphold the spirit of competition and the test the limits of human ability and endurance. And this the year that Bart Simpson to write a report all about it. Have you ever wondered how the ancient Olympic games began, or what sports Olympians first competed in, or why athletes competed in the nude? Well, Bart has all the answers to those questions and many more. We’re not saying he’s right, but when has that stopped him? We're offering Bart’s unique appreciation of the ancient Olympics with The Simpsons Go for the Gold. This book is only available at the San Diego Comic-Convention International (and may not be available for another four years) with signed copies by Matt Groening available on a limited basis for $20 and unsigned copies for $10.
• Also, for the diehard Milhouse fans out there, we are offering a limited number of “Milhouse Packs." These include a copy of Bart Simpson’s Pal Milhouse #1, a Milhouse fan, an extra “Thrillhouse” decal, and a special, limited edition print signed by artists Jason Ho and Serban Cristecu ($20)
• Finally, Coldplay fans are in for a special treat. Bongo has teamed up with the band and Mark Osborne (Kung Fu Panda) to present a six-issue miniseries that tells the epic story behind the story of the platinum-selling album Mylo Xyloto. We've got the very first issue months before the series debuts, complete with a variant cover that won't be available in stores. Get it and you might find yourself “dreaming of paradise.” ($5) We'll have more info on this special project in the next few days!
Add in to the mix a Futurama poster exclusive ($5) and we've got something for everyone!
By Boothby, Lash, Brunner, Lloyd, Pepoy
Radioactive Man welcomes guest artist Frank Brunner (Doctor Strange) for a twisted and tyrannical trans-dimensional tale! When Radioactive Man’s fellow Superior Squad member Plasmo the Mystic goes missing, the Irradiated Crusader must travel across time and space to rescue the supernatural spellcaster. Then, a new, all-girl, superhero team, The Nerds of Prey (Jessica Lovejoy, Sherri and Terri, and Greta Wolfcastle), spring into action under the watchful eye and technological savvy of a secretive Lisa Simpson with one goal in mind–– rescuing Bartman from the clutches of the Cat Lady Woman. Enhanced with a spectacular cover by Hilary Barta.
By Aragonés, DiGerolamo, Kuper, Lay, Matsumoto, Rote
Bart finds himself in a pickle and in need of the perfect patsy…did someone say, “Martin Prince”? Then, Milhouse discovers that there is a fortune to be made in wedgies! And Bart gets a lesson in the survival of the fittest after competing in a skateboard tournament. Plus, it’s time for another episode of Sergio Aragonés’ “Maggie’s Crib.”
By Boothby, Ortiz, DeCarlo
Lisa earns the right to compete as a mathlete, but when the school doesn’t have enough money to send her out of state to the semifinals, she joins an unsanctioned, underground, mixed math arts club to raise money for the trip. Meanwhile, Bart tampers with the Kwik-E-Mart Squishee machine, and after the explosive results, finds himself on the fast track for Employee of the Month!
By DiGerolamo, Lash, Lay, Costanza, Lloyd, Rodriguez, Davis, Novin, Pepoy
Simpsons summer fun is just around the corner with the annual Simpsons Summer Shindig. First up, Homer is determined to prove his love to Marge by getting a tattoo. Then, newscaster Kent Brockman sets out to restore his journalistic reputation by putting his investigative reporter skills to the test. And they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but Radioactive Man has his hands full when he is besieged by a wave of do-good imitators. Speaking of heroes, Homer, Barney, and Duffman spring into action to save Duff Industries and the secret behind their new special brew.
By Matt Groening
Hop into the lunch line at Springfield Elementary School for a sweet and savory meal, high in humor and saturated satire. Join Bart Simpson and his pals and gals as they square off for the title of “Class Clown,” outwit a robotic custodian run amok, surf both the social network and the school’s massive mud puddle, lose their cool, learn the blues, get their groove back, and much, much more! Even if you’re brown-bagging it, Bart Simpson Out to Lunch meets and exceeds your recommended daily allowance for laughs.
By Aragonés, Gilbert, Nobori, Costanza, Novin
Bart gets his hands on a chemistry set and after a little experimentation he discovers...the need for speed! Then, Bart teams up with Nelson to win a contest by making the grossest and loudest video on the Internet. Plus, Sergio Aragonés sketches another episode of “Maggie’s Crib.”
