The Simpsons Illustrated Guide Ashcan Issues and Supplemental Material Created by Bruce Gomes This page supplements the main Simpsons Illustrated page with additional information for the ashcan / promotional issues and supplemental information. << Back to Main Simpsons Illustrated Page

Simpsons Illustrated #1    (Spring 1991)    Butterfinger Ashcan Issue This issue was provided with a Butterfinger purchase, almost identical to the original issue as follows; The content is identical This issue was ashcan size, 8 3/4 by 6 1/2" instead of 10 7/8 by 8". Note however that the Springfield Shopper inside was the same size as the original, albeit folded four ways There is no UPC code on the cover (see scan to the left), since this was inside another package The advertisements were almost identical but the pages are slightly rearranged and some advertisements were replaced

Simpsons 1992 Annual    (1992)    Butterfinger Ashcan Issue This issue was provided with a Butterfinger purchase (see scan to left) and is almost identical to the original issue as follows; The content is identical This issue was ashcan size, 8 3/4 by 6 1/2" instead of 10 7/8 by 8". There is a UPC code on this cover, despite being inside another package

Simpsons Illustrated Renewal Covers    (1993) Those of us lucky enough to subscribe were treated to a second outside wraparound cover on the Simpsons Illustrated #6 Summer 1992 issue, attempting to save us from a fate worse than death; the interruption in delivery of our Simpsons Illustrated. Top Left - Front Cover We Hate To Alarm You, but this is your Last Issue! ...of Simpsons Illustrated Homer: D'oh! Hit The Panic Button! Bottom Left - Inside Front Cover Don't Let Poor Planning Ruin Your Life! Bart: Whoa Mama! We're Doomed! Top Right - Back Cover This is your last issue of Simpsons Illustrated Don't Panic! Stay Calm! Bottom Right - Inside Back Cover Here's what people all across America are saying about subscribing to Simpsons Illustrated; It's like a dream come true! I feel more alive! I told you so! Well, what now?