Big Brilliant Book of Bart Simpson

Bart Simpson #7

by Matt Groening

Bart causes comic convention chaos in ‘Comics Fan No More!’, sees forbidden flicks in ‘Box Office Bingo’, takes a trip in ‘Cross Country Clown’, becomes an eco-warrior in ‘Bart Gets Stumped!’, dodges bathing in ‘Stink and Stinkability!’, takes to the skies in ‘Hot Air Buffoon!’, and chows down for prizes in ‘No Purchase Necessary’. All this, plus ‘Mayor Maggie’, ‘Lisa, the Vampire Croaker’, and Milhouse!

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Humor, Childrens

120 pages, Paperback

First published May 23, 2008

About the author

Matthew Abram Groening is an American cartoonist, television producer and writer from Portland, Oregon.

Groening is best known as the creator of The Simpsons. He is also the creator of Futurama and the author of the weekly comic strip Life in Hell. Groening distributed Life in Hell in the book corner of Licorice Pizza, a record store in which he worked.

He made his first professional cartoon sale to the avant-garde Wet magazine in 1978. The cartoon is still carried in 250 weekly newspapers.

Reviews

[tony dillard jr]

When I've had a particularly hard time, I turn to comics that make me laugh. The various books based on the characters of the all-time great animated sitcoms, The Simpsons, are a good bet for some lighthearted comfort. Well, this past week was particularly hard and thankfully, I had a collection of Bart Simpson books on hand to alleviate some sadness and pain.

This volume (#7) reprints issue #25-28 of Bart Simpson comics. Stories include Bart winning an all-expense paid trip to Krustyland California and as part of the trip, he gets to sit right next to Krusty! On a recent trip to Krusty Burger, Bart learns that he accidentally gave a winning game piece to Ralph; who promptly lost it somewhere in the restaurant. With time running out, Bart must fight illness and the embarrassment of asking sister Lisa for help or he'll miss out on a lifetime supply of video games! Then Bart and Milhouse take on the federal government who wants to cut down the very tree that holds up Bart's beloved tree house.

There's a lot of sibling rivalry afoot in this book. Along with the Krusty Burger yarn, readers get to enjoy a parody of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Lisa and Bart competing for the job being offered by Groundskeeper Willy. Lisa plays detective once again to solve a couple of Nancy Drew-type mysteries. Milhouse joins Bart and Lisa on an out-of-control high air balloon ride. Of course just about all of these benefits Bart. But when Lisa appears in these stories, she's more of her season 1-4 self, a little bit more mischievous as opposed to vegetarian Lisa who becomes the moral compass of Springfield. I miss that Lisa and I think the writers of these comics missed that version as well.

With this being a Bart centered book, you don't get quite as much Marge or Homer. Maggie is virtually non-existent except for a short that the youngest Simpsons dreams up. But if you are a fan of Milhouse, Nelson and the other students at Springfield Elementary, you are in for a treat. If you absolutely cannot stand Milhouse, this probably is the collection of Simpson Comics for you.

[Quentin Wallace]

The great thing about the Simpsons comic book series is that if you like the show, you'll always love the comics. The art never varies as it always looks just like the animation of the tv series, which in this case is a good thing. And the stories are consistent as well. Some are better than others of course, but as a general rule they are all worth reading.

I still love the tv show, but in my opinion it has declined over the years. In some cases lately the comics are even better than the show, so I always enjoy reading a new Simpsons book. If you are a fan of the show and like graphic novels, you need to pick some of these up.

[Aaron White]

Stays true to the show. A little less entertaining.

[To Read Pile Too Big]

meh

[Horia Calborean]

Nice, funny

[Leslie]

This book was about Bart and the mischief he gets into. In one story, comic book guy tricked him into working for him and Bart gave his comics to people for free.In another he made a plan to get into R-rated movies, which was a failure at the end.He saved his tree from being chopped and he also got sick trying to win a contest that was a fail.In another he managed to get trapped in a hot air balloon with Lisa who eventually got them down, he also goes on a stink strike and he tries to get into a movie.
I thought this book was really funny. It's surprising what animated characters do to get what they want.

[Sarah]

Having never read the comics version of The Simpsons, this collection actually matches what I expected. While the comic effects of the show are toned down for the printed page, the humor and shrewd commentary that were evident in the middle seasons carries on well, and is sure to appeal to young readers who need a break from the serious stuff.

[Auni]

3 stars

It is a compilation of funny comics related to Bart Simpson, the little rebel inside and out. It was quite funny. I didnt laugh like my guts were going to come out of my stomach though. It was entertaining but at some parts of the comic it was just plain BORING. The illustrations are super duper eye appealing!

[DAMILOLA IPAYE]

I THINK THE BOOK IS GOOD AND NICE AND THE BOOK IS KIND OF FUNNY AND THE TOPIS IS ABOUT THE BRILLIANT AND WHEN YOU ARE BRILLIANT YOU ARE SHINING AND BRIGHTLY AND YOU ARE SAMRT AND IN THE BOOK BART IS BRILLIANT AND HE CAN SLOVE A PROBLEMS OR SOLUTION

[Benjamin Flores]

funny

[Jessie Radford]

Never get tired of the Simpsons books, they are always changing, adapting, they keep things current thats why you never get tired of reading the comics or watching the show.

[Bella Ain]

funny and original :D