The Simpsons comic books are a massive piece of entertainment history. They gave writers the freedom to tell stories that TV budgets or schedules could not handle. Though new issues are no longer printed, their legacy as top-tier media content lives on in the hearts of fans and collectors.
| Series | Key Details | Notable Issues / Reprints | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The main, long-running monthly series. It ran from November 1993 to October 2018 , spanning 245 issues . It focused on the entire Simpson family. | The 100th issue was a "clip show" equivalent, and the 200th issue was a "supersized" special. | | Bart Simpson | A spin-off centered on Bart and his circle of friends, focusing on their school-life and adventures. | Was collected in trade paperbacks by HarperCollins alongside Simpsons Comics . | | The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror | An annual Halloween series published since 1995 . Each issue traditionally features three separate horror-themed stories. | Often written and illustrated by some of the most famous names in the comic book industry. | | Radioactive Man | A comic based on the fictional superhero that characters like Bart and Milhouse adore. | | | Bartman | A spin-off where Bart adopts the superhero persona "Bartman". | | | Itchy & Scratchy Comics | A comic version of the violent cartoon-within-a-cartoon that Bart and Lisa watch. | | | Simpsons Comics (UK Edition) | A monthly reprint of the U.S. edition, distributed in the United Kingdom since March 1997. | Features exclusive content like reader drawings and a popular letters page called "Junk Mail". |
The "Simpson-mania" of the early 90s never truly ended; it just became part of the cultural furniture.
From the very beginning, the world of Springfield has always had a strong connection to the printed page.
Ongoing collaborations with brands like Adidas, Vans, and Levi's.
Since Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, the show has become a cornerstone of the Disney+ library.
The comics were translated into dozens of languages. They helped spread American pop culture across Europe, South America, and Asia. For many international fans, the comics were easier to access than the TV show. Collecting and Value
Suddenly, it’s a normal Sunday. Marge makes pancakes. Lisa reads a book. Bart pranks Moe. Homer sits on the couch, flips through channels, and lands on static.
Targeted at a younger audience, this series highlighted the misadventures of Bart, Lisa, and their schoolmates at Springfield Elementary.
In the age of viral media, Los Simpson is an evergreen content generator. Every major world event (political shifts, tech innovations, sports outcomes) sparks a wave of “Simpsons predicted it” articles, TikToks, and tweets. This self-sustaining media cycle keeps the show relevant without airing a single new episode.
But the family's success does not stop on the screen. For decades, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie have ruled the comic book world too.
For nearly a quarter of a century, Bongo Comics was the heart of the Simpsons comic universe, and its contributions set a high standard for franchise-based comics.
One of the most important aspects of Bongo's work was its creative philosophy. The publisher decided early on to rather than simply adapting episodes of the television show. This was a crucial decision. It meant that the comics felt fresh and new, offering fans an expansion of the world they loved rather than just a retread. As Bill Morrison explained in 2011, all original stories were carefully crafted to fit seamlessly into the show's continuity , making the comics feel like authentic, undiscovered adventures of the Simpson family.