SIMPSONS ILLUSTRATED (2012)

"From the Bongo Archives, when a psychotic clown sidekick comes to town with a plan to exact his revenge upon his archenemy, no one expects that vengeance-seeking harlequin to be Sideshow Cecil, Bob's brother, with a plan to kill his own archenemy - Lisa Simpson! Then, Bart's treehouse gets condemned when the tree in the Simpsons' backyard develops stump rot, and it's up to Bart and Milhouse to stand in the way of the bulldozers. Also, Radioactive Man finds himself in an alternate reality after an emergency stop in a convenient Portal Potty."

"This month's Simpsons showcase offers a snout full of savory stories. First, Homer opts into Mr. Burns' 'golden parachute' program and soon finds himself and his family living a life that's less than luxurious on Mr. Burns' tropical island retirement community, which is made entirely of trash. Then, Bart pits himself against Marge in a battle of wills; specifically, will Bart take a bath or not? Finally, Bartman is up to his elbows in ectoplasm when he gets a helping hand from the hapless ghost of good ol' salesman Gil. It's gooey goodness and ghastly gladness that will make you gag galore!"

"Simpsons Illustrated provides a seasonal showcase for some of the very best 'Treehouse of Horror' stories from Bongo Halloweens gone by. First, the Simpsons contend with an ravenous alien plant species in 'Little Shop of Homers.' Then, Apu is transported to another world where he joins forces with Kang (and not Kodos) to overthrow a surprisingly familiar despotic ruler on Rigel VII. Finally, Moe exacts a pound of flesh from Homer in 'The Cask of Amontilla-D'oh.'"

"Bart finds himself in control of Springfield's print media and begins to publish all the news that's fit to print his purposes. But when the headlines go spinning out of control, half of Springfield is left in tatters, and only Bart can piece it back together. Later, Bart tries a find a way out of writing a book report on Great Expectations. And finally, Stretch Dude is in need of a new partner when Clobber Girl is sidelined by the Superflu, but there is only one sidekick available - Gluestick (alias Ralph Wiggum)."

"When a crimewave plagues the shopkeepers of Springfield, three men vow to stop ne'er-do-wells in their good-for-nothing tracks. Three mere mortals will stare villainy in the eye and dare it to blink. Three vigilantes, who comprise the Merchants of Vengeance! Be there as an alliance is formed, a bond is forged, and (as usually happens to such bonds and aforementioned alliances) a confidence is betrayed!"

"While participating in a reality TV show, Homer Simpson and Ned Flanders trade places, houses, and just about everything else, and the funny thing is, they kind of like it. Meanwhile, Lisa attends a smart kid summer camp and finds herself caught up in an act of international espionage. Then Bartman's superhero sidekick, Houseboy, takes on superpowers with a push of a button on a cellphone developed by Professor Frink - that is until, he dials a wrong number and becomes a very, bad boy indeed!"

"Open wide and say 'Ha!' Popular with patients and able to dispense medical advice with perfect timing, Springfield's newest doctor will keep you in stitches and deliver big laughs. But Dr. the Clown may soon discover that when matters get stickier than a banana crème pie in the kisser, laughter is the worst medicine. Then, Stretch Dude, Clobber Girl, and Battle Baby find themselves on the wrong side of the law when the local League of Women Voters outlaws superheroes. And watch out Springfield, there's a new detective duo in town when Maggie and Moe join to together to solve a crime. (You heard us right?)"

"After Lisa is diagnosed with complications due to Middle Child Syndrome, the Simpsons decide to adopt another child to balance things out. That child turns out to be Nelson Muntz, and it's not long before he becomes head of the household, and Homer starts to suffer from Displaced Dad Syndrome. Then, Pieman and the Cupcake Kid encounter another uncouth and undercooked evil genius in the guise of Professor Frink, whose zeal to fund his research has some unexpected and embarrassing effects on the pastry-themed pair. Finally, a science experiment run amok leads to a population explosion of Barts!"

"Experience the world of Springfield in the form of a five-dollar bill as it changes many hands and many lives. It is a tale of hard work, dumb luck, insatiable greed, and time travel, as one five spot changes the course of human events. Then, Bart wins a shopping spree at Krusty's Land of Misfit Toys, but it doesn't take long before all his friends and family members are asking him to score them some free toys. And after Bart, Lisa, and Milhouse take in a scary movie find out who has the worst nightmares."

"More comic adventures of the Bartman!"

"Ned Flanders goes on a road trip of self-discovery, and while he's away, Cletus and his kinfolk set-up housekeeping at the Flanderosa. It doesn't take long before their backwoodsy ways have Homer fussin' and a fixin' for feud. Then while visiting Frink Labs, Bart uses the professor's newest invention to do the family laundry, and soon the genetic material from the clothing melds with Frink's concoction to create sentient metal creatures that resemble the Simpsons. Ultimately, it's up to Bartman, along with the Metal Simpsons to cleanup Homer's latest mess at the nuclear power plant."

"First, Ned Flanders travels through the pits of Hell, when Rod and Todd are possessed by demons, turning Springfield upside down. Then follow Mr. Burns through the Amazonian rain forest as he goes in search of a fountain of youth elixir. And the Simpsons join a small resolute band of nine, all on a mission to rid Middle-Earth of an unspeakable evil."

"Explore the facts, the failures, and the foibles of the busiest, bureaucratic business in Springfield - the Unemployment Office! Every citizen has a tale to tell. Then, Bart is mistaken for a big ugly fish - the Feios Peixes Grande - and has to run for his life from a crew of revenge-obsessed sailors. And finally, after winning a free trip from Krusty the Clown, Bart manages wreak havoc on an airplane and create his own 'No Fly Zone.'"

"The Simpson family embarks on a globetrotting adventure that not only takes them around the world but, literally, into orbit around the Earth with everybody's favorite, eternally optimistic, moonraking megalomaniac, Hank Scorpio! And when Bart finds himself living the dream after landing a gig as the new Radioactive Man comic book writer, Comic Book Guy finds himself living his worst nightmare. Then, Lisa applies her deductive skills to discovering the identity of her anonymous valentine."

"Mr. Burns takes the Simpsons along on his annual summer vacation treasure hunt, but his South Seas adventure soon becomes a matter of life and death for everyone concerned. 'Uncle Burn$' lust for gold leads them all to the island of Donrosa and the Gottfredson trench where the Simpsons begin to realize that there is something Huey, Dewey, and Screwy about this whole undertaking and that they might be 'Barks'ing up the wrong tree! Plus two more stories of the Simpsons clan!"

"What's 'in'? What's 'out'? What's 'hot'? What's 'not'? Ask the Simpsons! For some inexplicable reason, the members of our favorite family become the tastemakers and the trendsetters for world. What will they wear? What will they watch? Where will they go? Who do they know? And when will it all blow up in their faces? Then, find out what happens to Martin and Milhouse when Bart is nowhere to be found! Finally, after a run-in with the school bullies, Ralph is forced to learn the value of a dollar."

"'Hail to the Cat!' is the story of how one political animal takes on city hall and wins. However, when Snowball II becomes mayor, Springfield gets a crash course in history repeating itself and may very well be responsible for yet another British Invasion. And when Chief Wiggum gets a taste of his own chili, made from the merciless peppers of Quetzlzacatenango, he experiences a viaje misterioso of his own in 'Chili Chili Bang Bang.'"

"It's an international affair! Simpsons Comics are published all over the world in a dozen different languages. This month Bongo takes you on a tour around the world and through the pages of Simpsons Comics as you might find them in Belgium, Japan, and Mexico."

"Designated drivers and designs on drunks are the farthest thing from Duffman's real dreams when he turns in his six-packs for a new life. But who will fill the void and belly up to the bar when Duffman is no more? Then, Lisa matches wits with Principal Skinner in a Springfield Elementary whodunit, and discover the legend of 'Bartzan and the Ancient Forbidden Golden City of Gold!'"

"Wanting to be more inspiring role model to her children, Marge gives up her apron for academia. Lisa is inspired, indeed, and undertakes the tutelage of Maggie. But Maggie's favor becomes a point of contention between Bart and Lisa who have a battle of the brains over their power-shifting sibling. And when Professor Frink's Embigulator goes missing, it is all but certain the culprit is Bart Simpson. The only question is, who will be embiggened! And finally, Milhouse gets a new look for School Picture Day!"

"After being booted from the Pin Pals for conduct unbecoming a bowler, Homer finds himself being the newest member of Jimbo, Dolph and Kearney's street bowling team. Meanwhile, the identity of El Barto is revealed but Bart is none too happy when the attention and notoriety of Springfield's greatest graffiti artist is lavished on the wrong person. Then, Homer goes head to head with national security in 'The Simpsons Project.' And discover the true and completely non-derivative origin of Radioactive Man!"

"Bart meets a reclusive B-movie director, whose collection of horror, science fiction, and Radioactive Man is the envy of every hobbyist in Springfield. When the director announces a contest to give away his massive collection, every geek, nerd, and dweeb in town will do anything to win. Then, Homer pits himself against an exasperating and pesky pest - and this time it's not Bart! And, witness the reign of terror of Springfield's super villain Doctor Colossus! Finally, a school field trip goes awry when Bart, Milhouse, and Martin end up on a runaway train."

"Mr. Burns tricks the 'unsinkable' Homer Simpson into swimming the toxic waste-filled Springfield Channel as a publicity stunt. But what's a dip in the water without a little childhood trauma and a killer whale out to settle an old score. Then, Lisa rises to the challenge when she attempts to solve the mystery of a missing ice cream truck, and Bart enters into a summer school showdown with Kearney."

"After being sentenced to serve detention in old library in the subterranean bowels at Springfield Elementary, Bart discovers The Book of the Dead and accidentally unleashes the Cthulhu on an unsuspecting Springfield. Then, Homer and Bart must protect the nuclear power plant from a zombie invasion. And as if one ghostly book wasn't enough, Bart comes into possession of an evil journal that spells doom for anyone whose name is written into it. Purchase this diabolical comic at your own risk!"

"Hark! Celebrate the winter break around the hearth with a healthy helping of heartfelt holiday stories! First, Mr. Burns jacks up the cost of power in Springfield with alarming results! Then, Homer goes into hibernation for the winter. Next up, Ned Flanders gets a lesson in the 'true' meaning of Christmas. And, when all the girls at Springfield Elementary try to capture Bart beneath the mistletoe, will he remain cootie-free? Finally, Homer does everything he can to get the whole family to attend the Springfield Holiday Parade."

"Prepare for sky-high hijinks when Bart, Lisa, and Milhouse fly around Springfield in eighty minutes inside a hot air balloon! Then, Homer forms a volunteer firefighting force with questionable and combustible methods of promoting fire prevention. And on a lazy day, Bart and Milhouse make a fort out of a refrigerator box."

"Marge hires a life coach to help her find new meaning and a new direction, but that direction takes a bizarre turn when her life coach turns out to be Krusty the Clown! Then Homer is determined to prove his love to Marge by getting a tattoo! And in a partly probable parable of science gone mad, Professor Frink transforms Bart into an underachieving half-fish boy!"