Ned Flanders

Ned Flanders is Homer Simpson's devoutly religious, cheerfully optimistic next-door neighbor in Springfield, known for his wholesome demeanor and catchphrase 'Hi-diddly-ho.' The beloved Simpsons supporting character transitioned to comics through Bongo's Simpsons titles.

The neighborly do-gooder from Springfield makes his comics debut in Savage Dragon #3 in 1993, a fun crossover moment that launched this Bongo stalwart into the Modern Age of comics. Ned Flanders is, of course, the beloved character from the world of The Simpsons, and across roughly 23 years he pops up in titles like Simpsons Comics and Simpsons Comics Explosion, keeping company with Homer, Bart, Lisa, Waylon Smithers, and Barney Gumble. With only 8 catalog appearances, he's a supporting player rather than a headliner, but any issue featuring Springfield's most cheerfully earnest neighbor is a warm slice of comics comfort food for fans of the franchise.