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Issues 170 - 179

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Simpsons Comics #170 Simpsons Comics #170  (Sep 2010)
  Sax And The Single Girl!

Lisa composes a charming little ditty that soon finds itself in the ears and on the lips of everyone in town, turning Springfield into the kindest, gentlest, and happiest place on Earth.

However, when peace on Earth and goodwill towards all men becomes a genuine reality things begin to fall apart, and Springfield soon finds itself on the brink of destruction!


The Generosity Gene
  Chapter 1  The D'oh Wah Ditty
  Chapter 2  Play It Forward
  Chapter 3  Otto Immune System
MMMMMMMMPages:  25
Story & Art:  Carol Lay
Colors:  Art Villanueva
Letters:  Karen Bates
Editor:  Bill Morrison
   
Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote

Simpsons Comics #171 Simpsons Comics #171  (Oct 2010)
  Special Litterasee Issue!

While on a ridiculously long and boring car trip, the Simpsons take to entertaining themselves with their very own versions of classic children's literary tales. From a story about a boy living in a giant peach to another about performing penguins from Antarctica, you'll also visit a world of wit and wisdom called Alphabetburg and get caught up in a wrinkle in time. Come along for the ride!

To The Bookmobile!
   The Phantom Tollhouse by Norton Malajuster  (Pgs. 4-12)
   Jamie and the Gigantic Pear by Rolled Doll  (Pgs. 13-18)
   A Tinkle in Rhyme by Madeleine L'Entil  (Pgs. 18-25)

MMMMMMMMPages:  26
Script:  Patric M. Verrone
Pencils:  Mike DeCarlo  (Pgs. 1-3, 17-18, 26)
Pencils & Inks:  James Lloyd  (Pgs. 4-12)
Pencils:  John Costanza  (Pgs. 13-14)
Pencils:  John Delaney  (Pgs. 19-25)
Inks:  Mike Rote  (Pgs 1-3, 13-18, 26)
Inks:  Andrew Pepoy  (Pgs. 19-25)
Colors:  Art Villanueva
Letters:  Karen Bates
Editor:  Bill Morrison
   
Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote
Cover Text:   Sign behind Homer: "Springfield Library Story Hour"
Book Homer is reading to terrified children:
"Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Novelization"
   
------------------------------    Bongo Comics Group  ----------------------
   
Publisher:  Matt Groening
Creative Director:  Bill Morrison
Managing Editor:  Terry Delegeane
Operations:  Robert Zaugh
Art Director:  Nathan Kane
Special Projects:  Serban Cristescu
Production Manager:  Christopher Ungar
Asst. Art Director:  Jason Ho
Lettering / Design:  Karen Bates
Colors:  Art Villanueva
Staff Artist:  Mike Rote
Art Production:  Nathan Hamill
Administration:  Ruth Waytz, Pete Benson
Intern:  Max Davison

We wish Intern Abe Groening well upon his departure from Bongo Comics.

Simpsons Comics #172 Simpsons Comics #172  (Nov 2010)
  Calling All Simpsons Fans!

Homer's get-rich-scheme to sell Christmas trees runs afoul of conservative Birch Barlow, who's also looking to cash-in on the commercialization of the festive holiday with his inspiring rant about the 'War on Christmas!'

X-MAS Marks The Spot!
MMMMMMMMPages:  25
Script:  Mike W. Barr
Pencils:  John Costanza
Inks:  Phyllis Novin
Colors:  Art Villanueva
Letters:  Karen Bates
Editor:  Bill Morrison
   
Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote
Cover Text:   X-MAS TREES


Simpsons Comics #173 Simpsons Comics #173  (Dec 2010)
  It's A Great Time To Be A Simpsons Fan!

Bart becomes an Internet sensation after being filmed while donning a wig and performing for his friends at Springfield Elementary.

Little does he know it will all lead to fame, fortune, and the all-you-can-eat backstage buffet as he becomes the new (female?) pop diva sensation - Torie Missouri!

Pop! Goes The Career
MMMMMMMMPages:  25
Script:  Chuck Dixon
Pencils:  Phil Ortiz
Inks:  Mike DeCarlo
Colors:  Art Villanueva
Letters:  Karen Bates
Editor:  Bill Morrison
   
Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote, Art Villanueva


Simpsons Comics #174 Simpsons Comics #174  (Jan 2011)
  Fun For All Seasons!

While Lisa's best humanitarian instincts lead her to restore an injured owl to health, Homer's base behavior towards his fellow man intrigues Mr. Burns, who takes advantage of those qualities in a 'get rich quick' real estate scheme.

Owl Or Nothing
MMMMMMMMPages:  25
Script:  Ian Boothby
Pencils:  Phil Ortiz
Inks:  Mike DeCarlo
Colors:  Art Villanueva
Letters:  Karen Bates
Editor:  Bill Morrison
   
Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote
Cover Text:   Lisa holding sign "9", Bart "7" and Maggie "#1 Go Homer!"

This issue includes an untitled and uncredited four page SpongeBob Comics preview.


Simpsons Comics #175 Simpsons Comics #175  (Feb 2011)
  Show Some Love For...

After destroying Disco Stu's entire video collection of 1970s television shows, Homer is ordered by the court to replace the library. Thus begins a nostalgic trip to yesteryear, featuring life on the prairie, variety show puppets, a beaten down and beaten up private eye, and much more.

It Came From The '70s
MMMMMMMMPages:  25
Story:  Ian Boothby
Pencils:  John Costanza
Inks:  Phyllis Novin
Colors:  Art Villanueva
Letters:  Karen Bates
Editor:  Bill Morrison
   
Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote


Simpsons Comics #176 Simpsons Comics #176  (Mar 2011)
  Bongo's Latest Racket!

There's a new cat lady in town, and her name is Lisa Simpson! Hoping to pad her college-bound resume with community service, Lisa lends a helping hand to Eleanor Abernathy (aka The Cat Lady) only to find that the feline-friendly female has gone missing. Soon, Lisa becomes responsible for the care and well-being of the wacky woman's whole kit and kaboodle of kitty cats.

Nobody's Purrfect
MMMMMMMMPages:  25
Story:  Chuck Dixon, E. Blackburn
Pencils:  Phil Ortiz
Inks:  Mike DeCarlo
Colors:  Art Villanueva
Letters:  Karen Bates
Editor:  Bill Morrison
   
Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote


Simpsons Comics #177 Simpsons Comics #177  (Apr 2011)
  Sweet Dreams Are Made Of...

Homer stays home sick (for real this time) and awakes from a fever dream to discover a world without beer! It then becomes his sole purpose for better or worse to reintroduce those around him to the sudsy elixir that runs through his veins and rules his passions.

Through A Mug Darkly
MMMMMMMMPages:  25
Script:  Chuck Dixon & Erik Burnham
Pencils:  Phil Ortiz
Inks:  Mike DeCarlo
Colors:  Art Villanueva
Letters:  Karen Bates
Editor:  Bill Morrison
   
Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote


Simpsons Comics #178 Simpsons Comics #178  (May 2011)
  Spend Some Quality Time With

Sideshow Bob is chosen for a new prison program to relocate inmates to a penal colony on the moon, but when the launch goes awry, an amnesiac Bob wanders Springfield, mistaken for a space alien and seeking vengeance on one individual - Bart Simpson! (Whoever that is.)

The Thingama-Bob from Outer Space!
MMMMMMMMPages:  25
Script:  Eric Rogers
Pencils:  John Costanza
Inks:  Phyllis Novin
Colors:  Art Villanueva
Letters:  Karen Bates
Editor:  Bill Morrison
   
Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote

Simpsons Comics #179 Simpsons Comics #179  (Jun 2011)
  More Fun Than Casual Friday!

When Lenny discovers a way to happiness through involvement in a new self-help movement called Scifiometry, Homer and his fellow barflies are determined to save their pal from financial and spiritual ruin.

Scam Wow!
MMMMMMMMPages:  20
Script:  Gerry Duggan
Pencils:  Phil Ortiz
Inks:  Mike DeCarlo
Colors:  Art Villanueva
Letters:  Karen Bates
Editor:  Bill Morrison

Itchy & Scratchy in Mousery
MMMMMMMMPages:  5
Script:  Gerry Duggan
Art:  Carol Lay
Colors:  Art Villanueva
Letters:  Karen Bates
Editor:  Bill Morrison
   
Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote

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