New Releases by Matt Groening

Welcome to the remarkable first four issues of Simpsons Comics, brought to you by Otter Press. Includes the stories: The amazing colossal Homer; The collector; Cool hand Bart; My sister, my homewrecker; The Springfield puma; Krusty, agent of K.L.O.W.N.; It''s in the cards; The gnarly adventures of Busman.

Based on the popular anthology episodes of the TV series, this work features haunted clown cars, possessed cereal boxes, haunted hospitals, afterlife-binding cocktail napkin IOUs, ring-driven fellowships, neighbourly vampires and costumed comic book guys.

Featuring The Simpsons family these are stories where Marge becomes a no-nonsense judge; Bart manages to get the house repossessed in a seed-selling scam; Homer takes the family on a cruise of titanic proportions; Mr Burns takes a keen interest in Springfield''s church; and much more.

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 Homer Book is now being released in hardback, as part of the ongoing series: The Simpsons Library of Wisdom. Homer Simpson is a man''s man, an ''Average Joe'', a loving father and husband, and a devoted beer drinker. But do you know the ''real'' Homer? Find out what''s on Homer''s mind, discover the mysteries of Homer''s fridge, hang out in Homer''s haunts; meet his friends and enemies; and spend a typical day with the lovable lout who will lift you out of your D''oh–ldrums. 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).

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.

''Simpsons'' creator Matt Groening presents an all-new collection of Christmas curiosities and winter wonders that will warm your heart and tickle your fancy.

Having given readers the last word (and laugh) on work and love, Matt Groening turns to that most hellish subject of all: childhood. Black-and-white cartoons throughout.

The human condition, the meaning of life, the nature of the universe -- it''s all here in the musings of one of recent history''s greatest philosophers ... Bart Simpson!

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.

This title finds Lisa having trouble with the babysitting union, Homer battling mutant Thanksgiving turkeys and there''s chaos as Grandpa finds himself at the controls of a tank in downtown Springfield!

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 master of mayhem drives readers berserk with this crazy collection of crackpot comics. In "Simpsons Comics Madness, " it is Homer''s turn to put his life on the line in the most dangerous game show ever invented.

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

Get ready every Futurama and Matt Groening fan, here comes Futurama–o–rama, the very FIRST comic compilation based on the Emmy–nominated television show Futurama. It''s a long way from making a pizza delivery on New Year''s Eve to the bustling cityscape of New York in the 31st century, but for Phillip J. Fry it only took one little cryogenically frozen nap. Waking up in a future imagined by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening, Fry finds a job at an interplanetary messenger service and falls in with Leela, a sexy one–eyed space orphan, and Bender, an alcoholic misanthropic robot programmed to bend things. Blast off with this all–new Futurama comics collection, and leap feet first into a fun–filled future!

This is the follow-up to the Simpsons two episode guides: The Complete Guide to our Favourite Family and Simpsons Forever. With the Simpsons drawing massive audiences, on the BBC and Sky, America''s favourite yellow family continue to prove they have captured the hearts of adults and children alike. This book is packed full of information on the superstars of the show, and everything you may have missed while glued to the 11th and 12th seasons'' episodes. Complete with plot synopses, quotes, new characters, and addendums to all the lists from the first two volumes, this new guide offers a funny look at The Simpsons for the most detail-oriented fan, the casual viewer, and everyone in between.

The Simpsons are busting out the bindings in one of their wackiest books yet, and no one is safe from their maniacal comic madness! See Grampa Simpson, Bart Simpson (a.k.a. El Barto), Homer, the Comic Book Guy and local celebrity Krusty the Clown act out their wildest schemes in the new comic collection--"Simpsons Comics Unchained."

What is Halloween without the Simpsons annual special? This is a collection of things that go bump in the night - namely the inimitable Bart Simpson. GRAPHIC NOVEL.

It''s official More cover-to-cover facts, figures and fun from the family we most love to love. This is the only official episode guide -- in full Technicolor -- to take you through the ins and outs of life in Springfield with The Simpsons. Homer is a safety inspector at a nuclear powerplant. He is a slob with a weakness for television. Some would even describe him as an addict. Homer is married to Marge, a woman obsessed with cooking programmes and her foot-high blue hair. They have three children: Bart, Lisa and Maggie. If you think you''ve just met a normal all-American family, think again. You''ve just met The Simpsons, stars of the BBC''s top-rated animated sitcom. The first bestselling episode guide was fantastic -- but hold onto your donuts for part two. Picking up where volume one ended, this entirely new guide includes all the episodes from the past two seasons, plus material on the making of the show, and tantalising snippets of Simpsonia, including the best Homerisms, famous blackboard sayings and sofa gags. Outfit yourself with the conversational stylings and trivia know-how that will prove you the delight of social gatherings and summit meetings across the globe.