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The Simpsons Illustrated Guide

Created by Bruce Gomes

Simpsons Illustrated was a quarterly magazine that is no longer in print, published from 1991 to 1993 and replaced by Simpsons Comics!

Starting in 2012 Bongo Comics then issued their own Simpsons Illustrated comics!

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Here we document the contents of each issue, the credits where supplied, and where each item has been subsequently reprinted.

Ashcan Issues and Supplemental Material

Simpsons Illustrated #1 Simpsons Illustrated #2 Simpsons Illustrated #3 Simpsons Illustrated #4
Simpsons Illustrated #5 Simpsons Illustrated #6 Simpsons Illustrated #7 Simpsons Illustrated #8
Simpsons Illustrated #9 Simpsons 1992 Annual Australian Issues Notes

Simpsons Illustrated #1

Simpsons Illustrated #1 - Springfield Shopper
Simpsons Illustrated #1    (Spring 1991)
   Whoa Mama! Big Premiere Issue!

Junk Mail
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

In The News
MMMMMMMMPages:  3

Up Close and Personal: On The Fridge
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Simpsons Brain-Bustin' Trivia Quiz
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Bart's Bedtime Story
MMMMMMMMPages:  2
Written By:  Larry Doyle
Illustrated By:  Neal Sternecky

The Simpsons Simplified
   A Handy, E-Z-To-Read Guide to the Denizens of Springfield
MMMMMMMMPages:  3

Springfield Shopper  (insert)
MMMMMMMMPages:  4
Shopper Art By:  Larry Nikolai
Shopper Ads By:  Fred Newman
Articles By:  Kimberly Glee, Andrew Lerner,
  Fred Newman, Lawrence Sneel
Cartoon By:  Larry Nikolai

Insiders Reveal The Secret to Simpsons' Success:
They Never Think Evil Thoughts  (transcribed here!)
An Interview with Animation Directors David Silverman and Wes Archer
MMMMMMMMPages:  4
Interview By:  Holly Macfee

Behind The Scenes: Draw Bart's Mouth!
   Readers are invited to redraw Bart's mouth, which then appeared in
   Simpsons Illustrated #2 below.
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

Frosty Krusty Flakes (faux advertisement)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
Reprinted in:  Bartman: The Best of the Best

Krusty The Clown (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

Arnold Eats His Dinner by Craig Bartlett (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

School Survival Handbook
   Classroom Tactics
MMMMMMMMPages:  3
Reprinted in:  Simpson's Library of Wisdom: The Bart Book

Bart's Bottom Forty
MMMMMMMMPages:  10
Reprinted in:  Bartman #1
  Bartman: Best of the Best  (book)
   
Cover Design:  Steve Vance & Cindy Vance
Simpson Advert's:  Butterfinger Simpsons Wrist Watch,
  Rainy Day Fun Book, Greetings From the Simpsons,
  Simpsons Sing The Blues T-Shirt
  Acclaim Bart vs. the Space Mutants
   
Issue:  Volume 1, Number 1
Our Motto:  No Refunds
Price:  $2.50
UPC:  071486 017165 11
   
------------------------------    For The Simpsons  -------------------------------------
Creator:  Matt Groening
Creative Directors:  Mary Trainor, Cindy Vance, Steve Vance
   
------------------------------    The Welsh Publishing Group  ----------------------
Publisher:  Donald E. Welsh
Vice President/    
Editorial Director:  Katy Dobbs
Editor:  Adam Phillips
Art Director:  Sandra Forrest
Managing Editor:  Amanda Agee
Editorial Assistant:  Holly Gates
Assistant Art Director:  James Iucci
Copy Editor:  Joyce Altman
Contributing Writers:  Ted Brock, Larry Doyle, Karen Harrison,
  Andrew Lerner, Holly Macfee,
  Fred Newman, Andrew Robin

This issue was also released in ashcan size as part of a Butterfinger promotion, as documented on our page of Ashcan Issues and Supplemental Material.



Simpsons Illustrated #2 Simpsons Illustrated #2    (Summer 1991)
   In Case of Meltdown, Buy This Magazine!

Junk Mail
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Readers Give Bart Some Lip
   Readers draw Bart's mouth in response to "Draw Bart's Mouth!"
   from Simpsons Illustrated #1 above.
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Re-Do Marge's Do!
   Readers are invited to redraw Marge's hair.
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

In The News
Notes that the 1991 Britannica Book of the Year includes The Simpsons and Matt Groening.
MMMMMMMMPages:  3

Rhapsody in Yellow
A Look at the People Behind the Music We Hear on The Simpsons
MMMMMMMMPages:  5
Interview By:  Andy Rivera

David Kindertotenlieder's Space Mutants VII:
Cry of the Space Mutant (faux advertisement)
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

The Wonders of The Springfield Nuclear Power Plant  (insert)
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

Barney's Bowl-A-Rama and Coffee Shop (faux advertisement)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics Extravaganza

Weird Animal Tales
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

Chapter III: The Legend of Jebediah Springfield
MMMMMMMMPages:  2
Written By:  Phil Barber

The Moe You Think You Know
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

Tales from the... Kwik-E-Mart (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

Arnold Starts His Day by Craig Bartlett (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

Mutation Observation
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

School Survival Handbook
   So You're Late - So What?
   Excuses, Excuses
   The Forged Note
MMMMMMMMPages:  2
Reprinted in:  Simpson's Library of Wisdom: The Bart Book

Otto's Top 40
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics Big Bonanza
   
Simpson Advert's:  Butterfinger Simpsons Wrist Watch,
  The Simpsons 1992 Fun Calendar,
  Simpsons Sing The Blues T-Shirt
   
Issue:  Volume 1, Number 2
Our Motto:  Do Not Push This Button
Price:  $2.50
UPC:  071486 017165 12
   
------------------------------    For The Simpsons  -------------------------------------
Creator:  Matt Groening
Creative Directors:  Cindy Vance, Steve Vance
Editor:  Ted Brock
   
------------------------------    The Welsh Publishing Group  ----------------------
Publisher:  Donald E. Welsh
Vice President/    
Editorial Director:  Katy Dobbs
Editor:  Andrew Robin
Art Director:  Sue Ng
Managing Editor:  Amanda Agee
Assistant Editor:  Holly Gates
Associate Art Director:  James Iucci
Copy Editor:  Ellen Sternhell
Contributing Writers:  Jamie Angell, Phil Barber, Polly Macgregor,
  Bill Oakley, Andy Rivera, Mary Trainor,
  Josh Weinstein



Simpsons Illustrated #3

Simpsons Illustrated #3 - Springfield Elementary Weekly News
Simpsons Illustrated #3    (Fall 1991)
   Bart and Lisa's School Newspaper Inside!

The Front Page
Includes: Nancy Cartwright is expecting, notes on the upcoming season, Dan Castellaneta starring in "American Splendor", Harry Shearer hosting "Le Show", Shearer's "Man Bites Town" column, merchandising information.
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

In The News
MMMMMMMMPages:  3

Junk Mail
MMMMMMMMPages:  5

D'oh! It's The Voice of Homer Dan Castellaneta,
who plays Homer, Barney and Krusty, speaks his mind.
MMMMMMMMPages:  4
Interview By:  Ted Brock

The Jazz Hole presenting:
Bleeding Gums Murphy (faux advertisement)
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Springfield Elementary School Weekly News
   Vol. 43 No. 6  (insert)
   Published By Kids - So You Can't Sue Us
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

Homer's Job File
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

What's Your Excuse?
   Readers are invited to supply Bart's excuse for getting caught
   with his hand in the cookie jar, which then appeared in
   Simpsons Illustrated #5 below.
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

The Simpsons in: As The Table Turns (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Smilin' Joe Fission's Fun Corner (faux advetisement)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics Simps-O-Rama

Arnold Sows A Seed by Craig Bartlett (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

School Survival Handbook
   Back to School
   Preparation = Success
MMMMMMMMPages:  2
Reprinted in:  Simpson's Library of Wisdom: The Bart Book

Secret Codes For the Classroom
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
Reprinted in:  Simpson's Library of Wisdom: The Bart Book

Lisa's Top Forty
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics Strike Back
   
Simpson Advert's:  Maggie Simpson's children's books,
  Rainy Day Fun Book, Greetings From the Simpsons,
  Simpsons Sing The Blues T-Shirt
   
Issue:  Volume 1, Number 3
Our Motto:  If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old
Price:  $2.50
UPC:  071486 017165 13
   
------------------------------    For The Simpsons  -------------------------------------
Creator:  Matt Groening
Creative Directors:  Cindy Vance, Steve Vance
Editor:  Ted Brock
Editorial Assistant:  Doug Yellin
   
------------------------------    The Welsh Publishing Group  ----------------------
Publisher:  Donald E. Welsh
Vice President/    
Editorial Director:  Katy Dobbs
Managing Editor:  Amanda Agee
Assistant Editor:  Holly Gates
Associate Art Director:  James Iucci
Copy Editor:  Margot Gilman
Contributing Editor/    
Writer:  Andy Robin
Contributing Artists:  Barbara McAdams, Bill Morrison,
  Larry Nikolai, Ray Supreme
Contributing Writers:  Jamie Angell, Peter Alexander, Barbara McAdams,
  Polly Macgregor, Bill Morrison, Milli Smythe



Simpsons Illustrated #4 Simpsons Illustrated #4    (Winter 1992)
   Inside! Truck-O-Saurus Pullout!! Inside!!!

The Front Page
Includes: Winning an Environment Media Award for the episode "Two Cars in Every Garage, Three Eyes on Every Fish" (7F01), the birth of Nancy Cartwright's son, more info on this season's episodes and merchandise information.
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

In The News
Includes: Discussion of The Simpsons being limited to the Emmy's Best Animated Program.
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Junk Mail
MMMMMMMMPages:  3

Who Does Your Hair?!
   Readers draw Marge's hair in response to "Re-Do Marge's Do!"
   from Simpsons Illustrated #2 above.
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Ms. Krabappel's Desk
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Monster Truck Rally - Truck-O-Saurus (faux advertisement)
MMMMMMMMPages:  2
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics Simps-O-Rama

Trapped! In A Room Full of Junk Food
A Conversation with the writers of The Simpsons
MMMMMMMMPages:  4
Interview By:  Jeffrey Book

The Simpsons in: Loused Weekend (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Smilin' Joe Fission's Fun Corner (faux advetisement)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics Simps-O-Rama

Arnold Does Another Recess by Craig Bartlett (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

Mutant Melodies
MMMMMMMMPages:  2
Reprinted in:  Simpson's Library of Wisdom: The Bart Book

Blackboard Jumble
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

Pullable Pranks
MMMMMMMMPages:  2
Reprinted in:  Simpson's Library of Wisdom: The Bart Book

Ned Flanders' Top Forty
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics Simps-O-Rama
   
Issue:  Volume 1, Number 4
Our Motto:  Franchises Still Available!
Price:  $2.50
UPC:  071486 017165 24
Simpson Advert's:  The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album
  Franklin Mint Simpsons Collector Plate
   
------------------------------    For The Simpsons  -------------------------------------
Creator:  Matt Groening
Creative Directors:  Cindy Vance, Steve Vance
Editor:  Ted Brock
   
------------------------------    The Welsh Publishing Group  ----------------------
Publisher:  Donald E. Welsh
Vice President/    
Editorial Director:  Katy Dobbs
Managing Editor:  Amanda Agee
Assistant Editor:  Holly Gates
Associate Art Director:  James Iucci
Contributing Editor/    
Writer:  Andy Robin
Contributing Artists:  Peter Alexander, Craig Bartlett, Barbara McAdams,
  Bill Morrison, Neal Sternecky, Ray Supreme
Contributing Writers:  Jamie Angell, Jeffrey Book, Barbara McAdams,
  Anna Macgregor, Andy Meisler, Bill Morrison,
  Mili Smythe, Mary Trainor



Simpsons Illustrated #5 Simpsons Illustrated #5    (Spring 1992)
   Special Do-It-Yourself Bumper Sticker Inside!

The Front Page
Includes: Simpsons now carried in 51 international markets from Australia to Zimbabwe, and during the civil war in Yogoslavia, fighting came to a halt, recording the highest-rated televised half-hour in the country's history; Noting the correct prediction that the Washington Redskins would beat the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI; Julie Kavner's leading role in the movie "This Is My Life"; The altered opening for the Lisa's Birthday episode "Stark Raving Dad" (7F24) wherein Bart comments "Hey, we're just like The Waltons. We're praying for an end to the depression, too!".
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

In The News
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Junk Mail
MMMMMMMMPages:  5

What's Bart's Excuse?
   Readers supply Bart's answer in response to "What's Your Excuse?"
   from Simpsons Illustrated #3 above.
MMMMMMMMPages:  2  (overlaps pages above)

Monster Truck Rally - Truck-O-Saurus (faux advertisement)
MMMMMMMMPages:  2
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics Simps-O-Rama

What if Homer Had Hair?
   Readers are invited to draw Homer's hair, which then appeared in    Simpsons Illustrated #7 below.
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

My Child Was Underachiever of the Month
   Do-it-yourself Bumper Sticker
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Yeardley Smith Confesses: "I Love Lisa"  (transcribed here!)
Ms. Simpson's 8-year-old voice belongs to her 27-year-old soul mate.
MMMMMMMMPages:  4
Interview By:  L. W. Michion

The Simpsons in: Par For The Curse (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

The Cool New Handshakes
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Arnold Gets A Job by Craig Bartlett (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

William & Percy by Gary Panter (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

From the Desk of J. Smithers - Re: My Top 40.
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
   
Issue:  Volume 1, Number 5
Our Motto:  No Lifeguard On Duty
Price:  $2.50
UPC:  071486 017165 21
Simpson Advert's:  Bart themed Butterfinger advertisement,
  The Simpsons Rainy Day Fun Book
   
------------------------------    For The Simpsons  -------------------------------------
Creator:  Matt Groening
Creative Directors:  Cindy Vance, Steve Vance
Editor:  Ted Brock
Associate Art Director:  Peter Alexander
   
------------------------------    The Welsh Publishing Group  ----------------------
Publisher:  Donald E. Welsh
Vice President/    
Editorial Director:  Katy Dobbs
Managing Editor:  Holly Gates
Associate Art Director:  James Iucci
Contributing Editor/    
Writer:  Andy Robin
Copy Editor:  Robin Bromley
Contributing Artists:  Craig Bartlett, Gary Panter, Barbara McAdams,
  Bill Morrison, Ray Supreme, Jen Kamerman,
  Sondra Ray
Contributing Writers:  Jamie Angell, Barbara McAdams, Andy Meisler,
  L. W. Michion, Bill Morrison, Mary Trainor



Simpsons Illustrated #6 Simpsons Illustrated #6    (Summer 1992)
   Win A Bart Guitar! Details Inside!

The Front Page
Includes: Yeardley Smith and Hank Azaria on Herman's Head, Dan Castellaneta and his better half Deb Lacusta appear in The Deb & Dan Show.
MMMMMMMMPages:  1 (overlapped with page below)

In The News
Includes: TV Guide article noting Simpsons #2 show for college students; Appearance of Homer on National Employment Review with caption "Is The Nuclear Industry 'Pulling A Homer'?"
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Junk Mail
MMMMMMMMPages:  8

The Simpsons in: Us vs. Them (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

A Split Second of Springfield
MMMMMMMMPages:  3

Moe the Bartender in: Dial "M" for Moe (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Arnold Spells Infinity by Craig Bartlett (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

William & Percy by Gary Panter (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

So You Are Wanting To Start A Small Business!  
(faux advertisement)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
Reprinted in:  Bartman And Radioactive Man #1  (ashcan comic)
  Simpsons Comics Extravaganza

Citizen Krusty
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

Police Chief Wiggum's Case No. 209
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Bart From The Start
   The Artistic Evolution of America's Weirdest-Looking Cartoon Family
MMMMMMMMPages:  6

Barney's Top 40
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
   
Issue:  Volume 1, Number 6
Our Motto:  In Case Of Emergency, Break Glass
Price:  $2.50
UPC:  071486 017165 22
Simpson Advert's:  Krusty's Fun House & Krusty's Super Fun House
  The Simpsons Fun in the Sun Book
   
------------------------------    For The Simpsons  -------------------------------------
Creator:  Matt Groening
Creative Directors:  Cindy Vance, Steve Vance
Editor:  Ted Brock
Associate Art Director:  Peter Alexander
   
------------------------------    The Welsh Publishing Group  ----------------------
Publisher:  Donald E. Welsh
Editorial Director:  Sally Koslow
Managing Editor:  Holly Gates
Copy Editor:  Robin Bromley
Associate Art Director:  James Iucci
Contributing Artists:  Peter Alexander, Craig Bartlett, Barbara McAdams,
  Bill Morrison, Gary Panter, Sondra Ray
Contributing Writers:  Jamie Angell, Deb Lacusta, Barbara McAdams,
  Bill Morrison, Sultan Pepper, Jan Strnad

A letter in the Junk Mail section of Simpsons Comics & Stories #1 pointed out that "Barney's Top 40" was missing number 30.


Simpsons Illustrated #7 Simpsons Illustrated #7    (Fall 1992)
   Amazing Colossal Pullout Inside!

The Front Page
MMMMMMMMPages:  1 (overlapped with page below)

In The News
Includes: References June 22 issue of Daily Variety that states that while Macaulay Culkin is the biggest child star, "arguably even bigger is the animated Bart Simpson".
MMMMMMMMPages:  3

Junk Mail
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

What if Homer Had Hair?
   Readers art in response to "What if Homer Had Hair?"
   from Simpsons Illustrated #5 above.
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

The Simpsons in: Treat or Trick (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

The Heart of Bartness
Nancy Cartwright makes the Boy's noise.
MMMMMMMMPages:  4
Interview By:  Jeff Spurrier

Krusty The Clown Show  (poster)
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

El Barto's Seven Warning Signs of Bogus Politicians
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics Spectacular

Bart For President
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

Bart and Lisa's Screwy Science
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

School Survival Handbook
   Back on the Chain Gain
   Preparation = Success
MMMMMMMMPages:  2
Reprinted in:  Simpson's Library of Wisdom: The Bart Book

Dr. Marvin Monroe's E-Z Analysis Hut  (faux advertisement)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics Simps-O-Rama

Arnold Has A Treehouse by Craig Bartlett (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

William & Percy by Gary Panter (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

Principal Skinner's Bottom 40
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics A Go-Go
   
Issue:  Volume 1, Number 7
Our Motto:  Brush After Every Meal
Price:  $2.50
UPC:  071486 017165 23
Simpson Advert's:  Acclaim Simpsons video games,
  Franklin Mint Simpsons Christmas Plate
  Making Faces With The Simpsons
   
------------------------------    For The Simpsons  -------------------------------------
Creator:  Matt Groening
Creative Directors:  Cindy Vance, Steve Vance
Editor:  Ted Brock
Associate Art Director:  Peter Alexander
   
------------------------------    The Welsh Publishing Group  ----------------------
Publisher:  Donald E. Welsh
Editorial Director:  Sally P. Koslow
Managing Editor:  Holly Gates
Copy Editor:  Robin Bromley
Associate Art Director:  James Iucci
Contributing Artists:  Craig Bartlett, Ray Supreme, Barbara McAdams,
  Bill Morrison, Gary Panter
Contributing Writers:  Jamie Angell, Barbara McAdams,
  Jeff Spurrier, Jan Strnad



Simpsons Illustrated #8 Simpsons Illustrated #8    (Winter 1993)

The Front Page
Includes: Photo of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Marcia Wallace and Yeardley Smith from the Emmy Awards.
MMMMMMMMPages:  1 (overlapped with page below)
In The News
Includes: Simpsons Foods from around the world.
MMMMMMMMPages:  3

Junk Mail
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

Cover Us!
   Readers are invited to draw a cover for Simpsons Illustrated,
   which then appeared in Simpsons Illustrated #9 below.
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

Homer's Hair Redux!
   More readers art in response to "What if Homer Had Hair?"
   from Simpsons Illustrated #5 above.
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

Colossal Retorts
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

The Simpsons in: Cabin Fervor (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

Itchy & Scratchy in: Scar Wars (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1 (the 2nd page of the comic above)

The Simpsons  (poster)
MMMMMMMMPages:  3

The Drunken Sailor Tattoo Parlor  (faux advertisement)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics Spectacular

Workin' In The Bart Mines
A Day in the Life of The Simpsons
MMMMMMMMPages:  6
Photographs By:  Douglas Kirkland

Arnold Rides The Grinder by Craig Bartlett (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

William & Percy by Gary Panter (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

Name That 'Toon
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

The Simpsons in: Return to Slander (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Simpsons Albums You'll Never See
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Kent Brockman's Top 40
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
   
Simpson Advert's:  Franklin Mint Simpsons Christmas Plate,
  Simpsons Books and Calendar,
  Acclaim Simpsons video games
   
Issue:  Volume 1, Number 8
Our Motto:  Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
Price:  $2.50  CDN$ 2.75
UPC:  071486 017165 34
   
------------------------------    For The Simpsons  -------------------------------------
Creator:  Matt Groening
Creative Directors:  Cindy Vance, Steve Vance
Contributing Editor:  Jamie Angell
Associate Art Director:  Peter Alexander
Editorial Assistant:  Jeannine Crowell
   
------------------------------    The Welsh Publishing Group  ----------------------
Publisher:  Donald E. Welsh
Editorial Director:  Sally P. Koslow
Managing Editor:  Holly Gates
Copy Editor:  Robin Bromley
Associate Art Director:  James Iucci
Contributing Artists:  Mike Anderson, Craig Bartlett, Barbara McAdams,
  Bill Morrison, Gary Panter, Michael Polcino
Contributing Writers:  Jamie Angell, Ted Brock, Barbara McAdams



Simpsons Illustrated #9 Simpsons Illustrated #9    (Summer 1993)
   Giant Bonus Pullout Inside!

The Front Page
MMMMMMMMPages:  1 (overlapped with page below)

In The News
Includes: Homer Simpson's Bowling Tips from "Bowling Magazine"; Recognition of The Simpsons by Parent's Choice, the International Animation Society's Annie Award and the right-wing Media Research Center's Top Ten Most Biased Shows of 1992; Marge Simpson winning the Best Celebrity Hairstyle of '92 and Bart Simpson Day in San Francisco.
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Junk Mail
MMMMMMMMPages:  5

Cover Us, Indeed!
   Readers draw the cover of Simpsons Illustrated in response to
   "Cover Us" from Simpsons Illustrated #8 above.
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

The Simpsons in: Kids in the Mall (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  6

Itchy & Scratchy Movie  (poster)
MMMMMMMMPages:  4
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics Spectacular

Explaining Groening  (transcribed here!)
One-on-one with the sultan of fun.
MMMMMMMMPages:  7
Written By:  Jamie Angell

Inside Itchy and Scratchy
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
Reprinted in:  Itchy & Scratchy Comics #1
Reprinted (UK) in:   Simpsons Comics Special Collectors' Edition  (promotional comic)

Lisa's Dream House
MMMMMMMMPages:  2
Reprinted in:  Simpsons Comics Big Bonanza

Pullable Pranks II
MMMMMMMMPages:  2
Reprinted in:  Simpson's Library of Wisdom: The Bart Book

Arnold's Jungle Cruise by Craig Bartlett (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

William & Percy by Gary Panter (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1/2

From the desk of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon: My Bottom 40
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
   
Cover Photo:  Ann Summa
Simpson Advert's:  Bart Simpson's Guide to Life
  Acclaim The Simpsons Bart's Nightmare
   
Issue:  Volume 1, Number 9
Our Motto:  Doodle While You Work
Price:  $2.50  CDN$ 2.75
UPC:  071486 017165 32
   
------------------------------    For The Simpsons  -------------------------------------
Creator:  Matt Groening
Creative Directors:  Cindy Vance, Steve Vance
Contributing Editor:  Jamie Angell
Associate Art Director:  Peter Alexander
Editorial Assistant:  Jeannine Crowell
   
------------------------------    The Welsh Publishing Group  ----------------------
Publisher:  Donald E. Welsh
Vice President/    
Editorial Director:  Katy Dobbs
Managing Editor:  Holly Gates
Copy Editor:  Robin Bromley
Associate Art Director:  James Iucci
Contributing Artists:  Mike Anderson, Craig Bartlett, Barbara McAdams,
  Bill Morrison, Gary Panter, Michael Polcino
Contributing Writers:  Barbara McAdams, Mili Smythe



Simpsons 1992 Annual Simpsons 1992 Annual    (1992)
   Special Simps-O-Vision 3-D Glasses Inside!!!

Dr. Bart Explains 3-D 2 U!
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

The Simpsons  (poster)
MMMMMMMMPages:  3

Junk Mail
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

Behind the Scenes
   With The Cast & Crew of The Simpsons
MMMMMMMMPages:  6

Whoa! Totally Dimensional, Man!  (poster)
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

The Simpsons in: By The Barbecue's Red Glare (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  4

Itchy & Scratchy in: The 7000-Year Itchy (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

The Search: A Maggie Mini-Mystery (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Bart's Dream House
MMMMMMMMPages:  2

Arnold Narrowly Avoids A Thrashing by Craig Bartlett (Comic)
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

Bartoons
Reprinting other comic strips that reference Bart Simpson
MMMMMMMMPages:  1

Itchy & Scratchy's Top 40
MMMMMMMMPages:  1
Reprinted in:  Itchy & Scratchy Comics #1
   
3-D Separations By:  The 3-D Zone
Simpson Advert's:  The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album,
  Acclaim Simpsons video games
   
Issue:  1992 Annual
Price:  $2.95
UPC:  071486 017165 25
   
------------------------------    For The Simpsons  -------------------------------------
Creator:  Matt Groening
Creative Directors:  Cindy Vance, Steve Vance
Editor:  Ted Brock
   
------------------------------    The Welsh Publishing Group  ----------------------
Publisher:  Donald E. Welsh
Vice President/    
Editorial Director:  Katy Dobbs
Managing Editor:  Holly Gates
Associate Art Director:  James Iucci
Contributing Editor/    
Writer:  Andy Robin
Contributing Artists:  Peter Alexander, Craig Bartlett,
  Bill Morrison, Ray Supreme
Contributing Writers:  Jan Strnad, Mary Trainor

This issue was also released in ashcan size as part of a Butterfinger promotion, as documented on our page of Ashcan Issues and Supplemental Material.

Australian Issues

A similar set of Simpsons Illustrated magazines were published in Australia. We will be adding detailed information on those issues. Differences include;
- Different dates (each issue was published 6 months later; Simpsons Illustrated #1 was Winter 1991)
- Different prices (AU $3.95  NZ $5.95)
- Different In The News stories  (some the same, some with a A & NZ flavour)
- Different Junk Mail  (letters from fans down under, naturally)
- Different advertisements  (for those down under, naturally)
- Published by Trielle Corporation  (instead of Welsh Publishing)

Notes

Comments, suggestions, requests and complaints all welcome. Contributors will be noted in this document.

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