Simpsons Comics #86

Nov 2003 · Titan · 2.50 GBP

📊 ~13,872 copies sold its debut month

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In "Bard Boiled," Homer’s nap during a school production of Troilus and Cressida spirals into a whimsical dream sequence where Springfield’s residents star in surreal, comedic takes on Shakespeare’s works. Written by Ian Boothby and illustrated by John Costanza, with vibrant colors by Art Villanueva and Joey Mason, the issue blends classic literature with the show’s signature absurdity. Jason Ho’s dynamic cover captures the zany spirit of the tale.

Contains 10 stories

Bard Boiled

4 pp · Humor, Domestic

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 star in wild, comedic versions of classic plays—each one a delightfully absurd twist on the original. The story blends humor and domestic chaos, turning the town’s quirks into theatrical spectacle.

Antony and Cleopatra

2 pp · Humor, Domestic

Principal Skinner [as Mark Antony]Edna Krabappel [as Cleopatra]

Julius Caesar

5 pp · Humor, Domestic

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, Domestic, Historical

Professor Frink [as Henry V]

Romeo and Juliet

5 pp · Humor, Domestic, 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, History

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]

Double Date

7 pp · Humor, Domestic

KrustyMr. Teeny