In "Bard Boiled," Homer’s nap during a school Shakespeare performance sparks a surreal dream sequence where Springfield’s residents star in reimagined versions of classic plays—each scene brought to life with vibrant energy by John Costanza’s art and Jason Ho’s whimsical cover. Written by Ian Boothby and rendered in rich, dynamic colors by Art Villanueva and Joey Mason, this 2021 Titan Comics issue offers a playful, offbeat twist on literary classics, all anchored in the familiar chaos of Springfield.
Contains 11 stories
Bard Boiled
4 pp · Humor, Domestic, Satire-Parody
Bart SimpsonRalph WiggumLisa SimpsonMilhouse Van HoutenHomer SimpsonMarge SimpsonMaggie SimpsonNed FlandersSherriTerriLewis ClarkMartin Prince
In "Bard Boiled," Homer’s nap during a school Shakespeare performance sparks a surreal dream where Springfield’s residents reenact classic plays in wildly absurd ways—each scene a hilarious twist on the Bard’s work, all seen through Homer’s sleep-addled imagination.
Antony and Cleopatra
2 pp · Humor, Domestic
Principal Skinner [as Mark Antony]Edna Krabappel [as Cleopatra]
Julius Caesar
5 pp · Humor, Historical
Mr. Burns [as Julius Caesar]Waylon Smithers [as Brutus]Homer Simpson [as Caligula]Hans MolemanBarney GumbleMoe SzyslakPrincipal Skinner [as Mark Antony]Lenny LeonardCarl CarlsonNed FlandersRod FlandersTodd FlandersReverend LovejoyHelen LovejoyMark Hamill
Henry V
1 pp · Humor, Historical
Professor Frink [as Henry V]
Romeo and Juliet
5 pp · Humor, Historical
Lisa Simpson [as Juliet]Nelson Muntz [as Romeo]Ralph WiggumLenny LeonardCarl CarlsonHomer SimpsonMarge SimpsonBart SimpsonMaggie SimpsonJimbo JonesLunchlady DorisDolph StarbeamKearney ZzyzwiczMilhouse Van HoutenSherriTerri
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
1 pp · Humor, Historical
Lenny LeonardCarl CarlsonPatty BouvierSelma Bouvier
Richard III
2 pp · Humor, Historical
Krusty the Clown [as Richard III]Fat TonyGrampa SimpsonJasper BeardsleySideshow Bob
Titus Andronicus
2 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Historical
ItchyScratchy
King Lear
5 pp · Humor, Historical
Homer Simpson [as King Lear]Bart Simpson [as Regan]Lisa Simpson [as Cordelia]Maggie Simpson [as Goneril]Kent BrockmanKrusty the Clown [as Richard III]Nelson Muntz [as Romeo]
Sideshow Slob
21 pp · Humor, Domestic
Homer SimpsonMarge SimpsonBart SimpsonLisa SimpsonGrampa Simpson [Abe Simpson]CosineDatabaseMartin PrinceMilhouse Van HoutenNelson MuntzWendell BortonBarney GumbleChester J. LampwickChief WiggumCletus SpucklerComic Book GuyHans MolemanJasper BeardlyKent BrockmanLunchlady DorisMayor QuimbyOfficer EddiePimple-Faced TeenSideshow Bob TerwilligerWilbur (a mouse)
Merchants of Vengeance!
22 pp · Humor, Domestic
Gil GundersonNed FlandersApu NahasapeemapetilonNelson MuntzKearneyJimbo JonesDolphComic Book GuyChief Clancy WiggumLouEddieHomer SimpsonMoe SzyslakBarney GumbleKrusty the ClownMr. TeenyKirk Van HoutenLenny LeonardMayor Joe QuimbyLindsey NaegleJessica LovejoySnakeLurleen Lumpkin (cameo)Drederick TatumMolloyXena (cameo)Squeaky Voiced TeenJohnSea CaptainLuigiJapanese chefMilhouse Van HoutenBart SimpsonLisa SimpsonHermanMartin Prince (cameo)Sherri (cameo)Terri (cameo)
