New Releases by Matt Groening

Matt Groening’s newest collection of comic stories, Simpsons Comics Chaos, is an uproarious, free-for-all of mirth and mayhem! Pandemonium breaks loose in Springfield when one cellphone call causes a commotion of cosmic proportions. Then, it’s a hard knock life for Bart when a prank lands him in the Springfield Orphanage, where he is subjected to gruel and unusual punishment by Mr. Burns. Adding to the confusion, Homer decides to get a tattoo to prove his love to Marge and Krusty quits show biz to work at of all places . . . the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant! And Ned Flanders suffers a bout of “Vertigo”-areeno when he becomes obsessed with a woman who is a dead ringer for his dearly departed wife! Then, Homer, Barney, and Duffman spring into action to save Duff Industries and the savory secret behind their new special brew . . . and stay tuned as some minor characters make some major moves by “spinning off” into their very own uninspired television series!

Look what you get in this cromulent compendium! Comprehensive episode synopses for 20 seasons of Simpsons, including 128 new gut-busting episodes never before covered! Stuff you may have missed! More screen shots than ever before! Over four hundred character profiles! Every chalkboard phrase Bart has ever written! Nifty new art throughout! Quotes and quips from all your favorite characters! Two or more jam-packed pages devoted to every episode! As well as: Every couch gag A complete filmography of "Itchy & Scratchy" Every "D''oh" or "Mmm..." Homer has ever uttered Every song ever sung by the citizens of Springfield Every marquee message from the First Church of Springfield A tribute to star of stage, screen, infomercials, and filmstrips, Troy McClure The largest collection of Krusty the Clown merchandise outside of Bart''s bedroom A complete list of celebrity guest stars And much, much more... Packaged in the ultimate wraparound slipcase and weighing in at a hefty 8.8 pounds, Simpsons World The Ultimate Episode Guide (Seasons 1-20) is meant for reading, not throwing!

First published as two two-part, comic book mini-series, these hard-to-find comics are collected together for the first time in a hardcover collection, encased in a die-cut slipcase, and packaged with a reprint of the Eisner Award-winning issue of "Simpsons Comics."

Marge Simpson, the woman with the impossibly blue and improbably high hairdo, is a complex woman with an inner life, hopes and dreams, and an incorrigible family that she holds together with a healthy homemade helping of common sense. Join the coupon-clipping queen of discount shopping at the nearby Sprawl-Mart, at a meeting of the school PTA, in the middle of a bodice-ripping romance novel, at a theatrical performance of her one-woman show, or in her crusade against cartoon violence, domestic strife, and suburbia''s quiet life of desperation . . . or at least her desperate hop that no one will hold anything that Homer or Bart does against her personally.

Bart turns the force into a farce in ''Bart Cops Out''; rules the airwaves in ''K-Bart''; turns prose into amateurs in ''The Book That Ate Springfield''; daydreams in ''The Secret Life of Bart Simpson''; goes off the rails in ''The Great Train Wreck''; and shops til he drops in ''Spree For All''.

Moe Szyslak, pug-ugly purveyor at the local waterin'' hole, has done it all—from takin'' his licks in the boxing ring to performin'' backroom surgery. Get to know the man behind the apron strings, the misunderstood mixologist with the gold-plated heart, as he dispenses advice to drunks like it was Duff on draft, recommends some of his signature (and watered-down) drinks like the Moe-jito, tries out a pick-up line or two, dreams of actually gettin'' a date, dishes a little on his acting career, and counts his blessings (like babysittin'' Maggie Simpson) that make life worth livin'' for at least one more day.

Original comic strips starring the cast of the animated television show "The Simpsons."

Salutations from the Simpsons, Man! It''s a whole new gallery of tear-and-mail missives suitable for sending to your postal pen pals, relatively remote relations, bosom buddies abroad, or even your nastiest nemesis. Whether it''s a "Wish You Were Here," a "Thinking of You," or a "Be Back Soon," these pocket-sized postcards from the familiar folks of Springfield, USA, are for anyone and everyone who needs a snicker, a titter, a chuckle, or a guffaw.

From lines and circles to richly illustrated characters, here is a tribute to hand-drawn animation that records the genesis of some of the most extraordinary examples of the art form.

Why do skeletons dance? Is there a Queen Kong? Are zombies ever happy? These are just a few of the many perplexing questions asked, and sometimes answered, in . . . Will and Abe''s Guide to the Universe This is the very latest in the ever-expanding series of mini-jumbo cartoon compendia by that rabbit-drawing rabble-rouser Matt Groening, author of Love Is Hell™, Childhood Is Hell™, and many, many more hell-bound books. Unlike other collections gathered from Matt''s provocative Life in Hell® comic strip, Will and Abe''s Guide to the Universe shows a different side of the politically charged TV-cartoon guy—that of dazed but proud dad. All the words in these comic strips are taken from Matt''s feisty and funny sons Will and Abe: their actual conversations, stories, songs, arguments, theories, explanations, excuses, snappy retorts, and flights of fancy. If you have kids, know kids, have been a kid, or remain a kid at heart, you know that kids say the most hellish things!* *Any similarity between "hellish" and "darndest," implied or otherwise, is impossible, because darndest isn''t really a word, is it? Contains the following wildness: Will and Abe Discuss Leprechauns Important Questions About Cartooning Abe and Will''s Guide to Parents Now That You''re Six And much, much more! Collect all 73 comic strips! Better yet, we did it for you! So buy this book! Includes the classic comic strips "Interview with a 3-Year-Old Vampire," "I''m Going to Tell God to Kick You," and "The Girls at School Drive Us Crazy!"

Catch a wave of good humor and hang ten with the Simpsons in their newest, gnarliest comic collection. When Homer and the bunch opt for Mr. Burns''s early retirement plan, the tropical island retirement community turns out to be for the birds . . . literally.

The finest and funniest in poster art, this is an eclectically original collection of 50 quality posters handpicked from over a decade of Simpsons artwork. Whether luxuriously displayed on a coffee table or mounted on the wall, The Simpsons Masterpiece Gallery will turn your home into a Simpsonesque pop cultural art showcase. Acquire the finest and funniest in poster art with The Simpsons Masterpiece Gallery, an eclectically original collection handpicked from over a decade of Simpsons artwork. Gathered from a variety of publications and promotional illustrations seen all over the world, each image has been formatted specifically for this highly collectible edition. Fill your home and open the window to your inner artist with this enormous collection of fifty hilariously hang-worthy images featuring Our Favorite Family...the Simpsons.

Another collection of the antics of Bart Simpson and his family, from the pages of Simpsons Comics.

Presents information on the television cartoon character, Lisa Simpson, including rejected catchphrases, tips on being a teacher''s pet, her friends and enemies, her anatomy, her lifelong list of things to do, and her typical day.

Forget Su Doku - this 128-page compendium of full-colour puzzles and fun activities will keep every Simpsons fan, young or old, entertained for days, whether they be in sunny Springfield or rainy old Britain. Rainy day blues getting you down? Played all your video games? Documentaries on the TV? Mum threatening to make you vacuum? Just take a leaf from this very cool collection of games, puzzles, jokes, tricks, codes, mazes and other assorted amazing activities brought to you by those lifelong experts in wasting time...The Simpsons. You can entertain yourself with everyday objects, dazzle your friends with feats of magic, torture your siblings with ingenious pranks, and devote some serious time to lolling around. Even if it rains for forty days and forty nights, you still won''t run out of zippy things to make and do with this book around! And if the sun is shining, Bart invites you not to waste another day inside, shrivelling up in front of the TV. The time has come for action, outdoor activity, health and fresh air! Rememer them? Inside this book you''ll find all sorts of ruff-and-tumble games and activities for one, two, or a whole tribe of would-be nature enthusiasts. Whether your playground is made of asphalt, grass, or just the stuff of your imagination, there is enough fun jam-packed into these pages to satisfy even the grumpiest little sluggard. So don''t let another day go by without basking the pleasures this book has to offer. Get off your duff and get out the door! Get into some good, clean fun! Get natural naturally! Get crazy with the natives!

Comic genius. TV legend. Compulsive gambler. Tax evader. Deadbeat dad. Illiterate. Krusty the Clown is all of these things, and more. Part of ''The Simpsons Library of Wisdom'', this book shows the reader how to avoid the tabloids, and go through Botox and detox with America''s most beloved - and ''Krusty-est'' - clown.

Armchair anthropologists, deviant psychologists and students of Ancient Simpson History will all gape in awe at this definitive memoir of an all-American nuclear family.

The Ralph Wiggum Book is an all–new book from the new series: The Simpsons Library of Wisdom. There''s more to Ralph than meets the eye. He might be that kid you feel like pointing towards and laughing at, but Ralph Wiggum has a ''special'' way of disarming you with his completely off–kilter statements that always have the ring of truth about them. See the world through Ralph–coloured glasses as he muses on household pets, poetry, constellations, homemade gifts, hiding spots, sports, school, right and wrong, crime and punishment, love, leprechauns, wookies, wiggle puppies and a lot more non–booger and paste–related subjects. So don''t just stand there with your finger up your nose . pick a winner with The Ralph Wiggum Book. In The Simpsons Library of Wisdom, Matt Groening, the creator of ''The Simpsons'', offers an ongoing series of portable and quotable books that will eliminate the need for all religions and philosophies, exalt man''s role in the universe and make the world a better place ... sort of. No other television show in history has commented so freely and so humorously on modern times, and there seems to be no end in sight for the sharp satire and pointed parody that ''The Simpsons'' serves up every night of the week all around the world.

The latest release from the best-selling Simpsons Library of Wisdom series.Resident of Springfield and owner of the Android''s Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop, the infamous Comic Book Guy spends his days at the comfort of his stool, patiently awaiting his next paying customer. The Comic Book guy embodies all the traits of your typical comic book shop owner, being tubby, and wearing his brown hair in a pony tail. He is also known for being extremely sarcastic. Being a sci-fi, comic and movie buff, the Comic Book Guy holds several prized collectibles: a rare copy of Mary Worth, in which Mary advises a friend to commit suicide, as well as his rare photo of Sean Connery, signed by Roger Moore.In some scenarios, the Comic Book Guy can be found sporting his alter-ego, "The Collector", a menacing superhero with the intention of finding the most sought-after collectible! (The Collector makes his first appearance in the Treehouse of Horror X Halloween special).

Filled with fun facts, quirky quotes, and memorable moments, The Simpsons One Step Beyond Forever: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family (Seasons 13 and 14) guarantees a gaggle of giggles and guffaws for the most devoted fan or even the occasional viewer of the world''s most popular animated show, The Simpsons. Join Matt Groening for the next instalment of the The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family. Picking up where New York Times bestseller, The Simpsons Beyond Forever, left off, this new volume will tell you everything thing you want to know – and more than you think you know – about The Simpsons'' 13th and 14th seasons. Complete with plot synopses, quotes, new characters, stuff you might have missed, along with addendums to all the lists from the first three volumes, this new guide offers an exhaustingly funny look at The Simpsons for the most detail–oriented fan, the casual viewer, and everyone in between.

Everything you''ve ever wanted to know about The Simpsons and were afraid to ask is revealed as the Simpson family dusts off their private scrapbook and allows a small gift facsimile edition to be published at last...In full colour throughout, the gory details of Springfield''s most famous family are revealed in The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album. Omitting nothing and with no punches pulled, you won''t know whether to laugh or cry. And you''ll discover page after page of brilliant revelations and excellent fun. Armchair anthropologists, deviant psychologists and students of Ancient Simpson History will gape in awe at Bart as a Baby, Marge as a pre-teen, Homer with hair and Grampa with teeth. Styled to look just like a photo scrapbook, this classic Simpsons title is stuffed full of visual gags and witty wordplay. Whether a new young visitor to the world of the Simpsons or a grizzled veteran of the full 16 years of the TV series, there''s plenty in here to appeal to fans of all ages.

In this new compilation, the Simpsons travel to the land of Krustonia, Homer Simpson vies for the Springfield wrestling championship, Mr. Burns clones a plant full of Smitherses, and Homer contracts amnesia and thinks he is Radioactive Man.

Who the hell are Akbar and Jeff?* Find out the astonishing answer in this book featuring the original syndicated comic strips by genius Matt Groening. *The funniest (and gayest) dudes from the Simpsons-inspiring Life in Hell cartoon series. What are you waiting for? Meet Akbar and Jeff and unlock some of their secrets to make your hellish life more laughable. These comic strips may not make you as rich or as happy as Akhbar and Jeff themselves -- they aren''t giving all their secrets away -- but you''ll certainly get value for money learning from this dastardly duo in comic strips including: Akbar and Jeff: Masters of 1000 disguises, Akhbar and Jeff''''s liposuction hut, The 77 Moods of Akhbar and Jeff, plus lots more cartoons with fezzes in them. adventures of Akbar and Jeff. Life in Hell was the syndicated newspaper cartoon strip by Matt Groening which ran in the States during the 80s and early 90s. Asked to turn the characters into TV animation, Groening instead developed The Simpsons, retaining many of the characteristics of Binky, Bongo, Sheba, Jeff and Akbar in the series. In a world where The Simpsons and Futurama are as popular as ever, these hellish cartoons featuring Matt Groening''s zany brand of comic genius are simply gold dust

Ride the highway to hell with Matt Groening in this collection of comic strip originals from the genius behind the Simpsons.

The cryptkeeper of comedy, Matt Groening, the creator of ''The Simpsons'', presents his newest collection of hell–arious humour. Join Matt Groening, the King of Comic Chaos and the creator of America''s favourite family, ''The Simpsons'', as he cooks up a creepy cornucopia of knee–knocking, white knuckling, knee–slapping knick–knacks. Brace yourself for beer–bellied beasties, frozen cavemen, ghoulish groundskeepers, price–gouging Kwik–E clerks, wonderful wizards, drooling aliens, banned books, talking horses, defective duplicates and parallel worlds. If you have a taste for terror and a hankering for humour, satisfy your appetite with this deliriously delicious treat not for the faint of heart or the very ticklish!

The cryptkeeper of comedy, Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons, presents his newest collection of hell-arious Hallowe''en humour.