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Cover: Bill Morrison & Jason Ho

Simpsons Comics #59

Jun 2001 · Bongo · 2.50 USD; 3.50 CAD
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In "Faking the Band," Homer Simpson takes a page from the pop music playbook, assembling a boy band from Springfield's most unlikely recruits—only to discover that the one kid with real talent is the perpetually clueless Ralph Wiggum. Written by Eric Rogers and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Phil Ortiz, this 2001 Bongo Comics installment captures the absurdity of fame with a side of unexpected musical genius. The cover by Bill Morrison and Jason Ho perfectly encapsulates the chaos, with Homer leading his mismatched crew in a bid for stardom.

Contains 3 stories
Faking the Band
21 pp · Humor, Domestic
Homer Simpson5 From 'Field [Bart SimpsonRalph WiggumNelson MuntzRod FlandersRoy]Marge SimpsonLisa SimpsonMaggie SimpsonMilhouse Van HoutenKrusty the ClownBoyz From Da 'BurbsTodd FlandersNelson MuntzDolphJimbo JonesKearneyDatabaseMartin PrinceWendellChief WiggumApu NahasapeemapetilonMrs. WiggumNigelSherriTerriWaylon SmithersPatty BouvierSelma BouvierComic Book GuyKent BrockmanNed Flanders

Homer tries to capitalize on the boy band craze by assembling a group of Springfield's young boys, hoping to ride the wave of fame—despite their lack of talent, that is, except for one surprising exception: Ralph Wiggum.

Bart and Grampa
2 pp · Humor, Domestic
Bart SimpsonGrampa Simpson [Abe Simpson]
Kent's State
4 pp · Humor, Domestic
Homer SimpsonMarge SimpsonBart SimpsonLisa SimpsonBumblebee ManKrusty the ClownLunchlady DorisKent Brockman

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Raw (NM) $5
CGC 9.8 · 3 in census $36*
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

artist Phil Ortiz
letterer Karen Bates
cover pencils Bill Morrison
cover inks Jason Ho

Reprints

Reprinted in Simpsons Comics #67 (2002), Simpsons Comics #78 (2003), Simpsons Comics Barn Burner #[nn] (2005), Simpsons Comics Barn Burner #[nn] (2005), Simpsons Comics #224 (2014), Simpsons Comics #29 (2020)

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