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Cover: Nathan Kane & Mike Rote

Simpsons Comics #89

Dec 2003 · Bongo · 2.99 USD; 3.99 CAD
📊 ~12,909 copies sold its debut month
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“Lisa in the Middle”

In "Lisa in the Middle," Lisa's struggles with Middle Child Syndrome lead the Simpsons to adopt Nelson Muntz in a bid to restore balance—only to find that Nelson quickly takes charge, leaving Homer grappling with Displaced Dad Syndrome. Written by Ian Boothby and illustrated by John Costanza, with colors by Art Villanueva and letters by Karen Bates, this 2003 installment delivers a sharp, character-driven twist on family dynamics, all wrapped in a cover by Nathan Kane and Mike Rote.

writer Ian Boothby · artist John Costanza · inker Phyllis Novin · colorist Art Villanueva · letterer Karen Bates · cover Nathan Kane, Mike Rote

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letterer Karen Bates
cover pencils Nathan Kane
cover inks Mike Rote

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Lisa is diagnosed with complications due to Middle Child Syndrome, so the Simpsons adopt Nelson Muntz to balance things out. But Nelson soon becomes head of the household and Homer suffers from Displaced Dad Syndrome.

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