Simpsons Comics #16
In "X-Mas Marks the Spot!", Homer Simpson dives into a seasonal hustle selling Christmas trees, but his plans hit a snag when Birch Barlow stirs up a frenzy with a fiery speech about the "War on Christmas," threatening to upend Homer’s holiday hustle. Written by Mike W. Barr and illustrated by John Costanza, with colors by Art Villanueva and letters by Karen Bates, this 2018 Titan Comics issue captures the chaos of the season with a mix of satire and familiar Springfield flair. The cover, by Jason Ho and Mike Rote, perfectly captures the holiday mayhem.
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Homer decides to start another get-rich-quick scheme, this time by selling Christmas trees. However things take a turn for the worse, as Birch Barlow, also looking to cash in over the holidays, does an inspiring rant about the "War on Christmas", putting Homer's business at risk.
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