In "How the Vest Was Won!", Homer Simpson takes a wild leap into the world of boy bands, assembling a group of Springfield's misfit boys—none of whom can actually sing—hoping to ride the wave of pop fame. The only exception? Ralph Wiggum, whose unexpected talent might just be the key to their unlikely success. Written by Eric Rogers and illustrated by Phil Ortiz, with inks by Tim Bavington, colors by Art Villanueva, and letters by Karen Bates, this 2005 HarperCollins comic features a cover by Kevin M. Newman and Bill Morrison, with inks by Mike Rote and Jason Ho.
Contains 11 stories
How the Vest Was Won!
20 pp · Humor, Domestic
Bart SimpsonMilhouse Van HoutenNelson MuntzDolphJimbo JonesKearneyHomer SimpsonMarge SimpsonLisa SimpsonMaggie SimpsonKent BrockmanFat TonyChief WiggumLegsApu NahasapeemapetilonRalph WiggumSideshow Bob TerwilligerJasperMartin PrinceSherriTerriWendellEdna KrabappelOfficer LouOfficer EddieGroundskeeper WillieLunchlady DorisCletusComic Book GuyPatty BouvierSelma BouvierReverend LovejoyBumblebee ManDr. HibbertSideshow Mel
A Swingin' Affair!
6 pp · Humor, Domestic
Homer SimpsonMarge SimpsonBart SimpsonLisa SimpsonMaggie SimpsonNed FlandersMaude FlandersKent BrockmanKrusty the ClownApu NahasapeemapetilonPrincipal SkinnerEdna KrabappelSelma BouvierPatty BouvierAgnes SkinnerLunchlady DorisGroundskeeper WillieRanier WolfcastleLuann Van HoutenCletusBrandineMr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]Waylon Smithers
Mayor Me a Little
21 pp · Humor, Domestic
Homer SimpsonMarge SimpsonBart SimpsonLisa SimpsonMaggie SimpsonSanta's Little HelperKent BrockmanUterMayor QuimbyReverend LovejoyJasperEdna KrabappelBernice HibbertDr. Julius HibbertRod FlandersNed FlandersTodd FlandersSuperintendant ChalmersMoe SzyslakHelen LovejoyJessica LovejoyApu NahasapeemapetilonGrampa Simpson [Abe Simpson]Milhouse Van HoutenLuann Van HoutenSherriLunchlady DorisDr. Nick RivieraBarney GumbleCarl CarlsonLenny LeonardPrincipal Skinner [Seymour Skinner]Agnes SkinnerGil GundersonDisco StuCletus SpucklerBrandine SpucklerKirk Van HoutenMartin PrinceJacqueline BouvierPatty BouvierSelma BouvierGroundskeeper WillieComic Book GuyOtto MannWaylon SmithersMr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]Bumblebee ManPimple-Faced TeenRalph WiggumSarah WiggumChief WiggumFat TonyLegsLouieKrusty the ClownDuffman [Larry]The Seven Duffs [TipsyQueasySurlySleazyEdgyDizzyRemorseful]DolphJimbo JonesNelson MuntzMiss HooverHans Moleman
Lisa's Historical Dream
4 pp · Humor, Domestic
Lisa SimpsonGrampa Simpson [Abe Simpsonas Benjamin Franklin]Marge Simpson [as Marie Antoinette]Moe Szyslak [as Og]Homer Simpson [as Queen Victoria]Ned Flanders [as Confucius]Ralph Wiggum [as Marie Curie]Krusty the Clown [as Pope Pius the Twelfth]Kirk Van Houten [as Ghandi]Nelson MuntzBart Simpson [as Bartilla the Hun]Waylon SmithersMr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]
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 assembles a boy band from Springfield’s most unlikely teens, hoping to ride the wave of pop fame—though none of them can actually sing, except for Ralph Wiggum, whose surprising talent might just be the group’s only shot at stardom.
The Man with Two Wives
21 pp · Humor, Domestic
Homer SimpsonMarge SimpsonBart SimpsonLisa SimpsonMaggie SimpsonWaylon SmithersCarlLennyMr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]GilKrusty the ClownRainier WolfcastleRandy SchooleyPrincipal SkinnerAgnes Skinner
My Sister, My Sidekick!
6 pp · Humor, Domestic, Superhero
Stretch Dude [Bart Simpson]Clobber Girl [Lisa Simpson]Bouncing Battle Baby [Maggie Simpson]Homer SimpsonMarge SimpsonProfessor FrinkMoe SzyslakChief WiggumOfficer LouOfficer EddieSanta's Little HelperSnowflakeSnakeskin [Snake]
The Paper Chase
22 pp · Humor, Domestic
Homer SimpsonMarge SimpsonBart SimpsonLisa SimpsonMaggie SimpsonMartin PrinceMilhouse Van HoutenSherriTerriNelson MuntzProfessor FrinkBarney GumbleMoe SzyslakKirk Van HoutenNed FlandersGrampa Simpson [Abe Simpson]Arnie PieLuann Van HoutenMayor QuimbyGilCarlHans MolemanPrincipal SkinnerRalph WiggumWendellUterRod FlandersTodd FlandersApu NahasapeemapetilonChief WiggumSnakeSideshow Bob TerwilligerWaylon SmithersMr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]Kent BrockmanKrusty the ClownSideshow MelItchyScratchy
When Bart takes over Springfield’s print media, he starts printing news that plays to his own whims—only to find the headlines spiraling beyond his control, turning the town into a paper-strewn mess. The chaos unfolds as every headline he scribbles sends the entire town into a tailspin, one ink-stained disaster at a time.
The Bogey Man
21 pp · Humor, Domestic
Homer SimpsonMarge SimpsonBart SimpsonLisa SimpsonMr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]Waylon SmithersDolphNelson MuntzJimbo JonesKearneyApu NahasapeemapetilonMilhouse Van HoutenProfessor FrinkMoe SzyslakWendellRalph WiggumSherriTerriKent BrockmanHans Moleman
Groundskeeper Willie's History of Golf
1 pp · Humor, Domestic
Homer SimpsonBart SimpsonGroundskeeper WillieMr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]Waylon SmithersLenny LeonardCarl CarlsonMoe Szyslak
...If Homer Simpson Invented Golf!
4 pp · Humor, Domestic
Homer SimpsonMarge SimpsonBart SimpsonKrusty the ClownPrincipal Skinner [Seymour Skinner]Agnes SkinnerWaylon SmithersMr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]Ned FlandersCletusMayor QuimbyMilhouse Van HoutenNelson MuntzDolphKearneyChief WiggumMoe SzyslakTiger WoodsReverend Lovejoy
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