"Sideshow Slob" brings together the chaos of Springfield’s most absurd workplace day yet, as the Mayor’s "Take Your Parent to Work Day" spirals into classic Simpsons mayhem. When Bart teams up with Agnes Skinner in a prank war and Homer mistakenly believes Mr. Burns is his long-lost brother after Abe Simpson marries a woman impersonating Burns’s mother, the whole town is thrown into confusion. Written by Ian Boothby and illustrated by Phil Ortiz, with inks by Mike DeCarlo, colors by Art Villanueva, and letters by Karen Bates, the issue’s cover by Matt Groening captures the madness in full.
Contains 13 stories
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)
Poppin' Mad
1 pp · Humor, Domestic
Adventure on Bigfoot Mountain!
11 pp · Humor, Domestic
Monty Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]Chicago White SoxDebbieSmithersburySueBankroll (a dog)
Springfield General
2 pp · Humor, Domestic, Medical
Dr. Julius HibbertDr. Nick RivieraGroundskeeper Willie
Frink Sinatra!
11 pp · Humor, Domestic, Science Fiction
Professor Frink [John Frink]Apu NahasapeemapetilonBarney GumbleCarl CarlsonEdna KrabappelGil GundersonGrampa Simpson [Abe Simpson]Homer SimpsonKent BrockmanKrusty the ClownLenny LeonardMayor QuimbyMiss StellaMr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]Moe SzyslakPrincipal Skinner [Seymour Skinner]Bart SimpsonDatabaseLisa SimpsonMartin Prince
The Best Radioactive Man Event Ever!
25 pp · Humor, Domestic, Superhero
Homer SimpsonMarge SimpsonBart SimpsonLisa SimpsonMaggie SimpsonMilhouse Van HoutenMartin PrinceComic Book GuyKrusty the ClownMiss PennycandyLindsey NaegleKent BrockmanSherriTerriJasperGrampa Simpson [Abe Simpson]Nelson MuntzLenny LeonardCarl CarlsonPimple-Faced TeenOtto MannWaylon SmithersBumblebee ManCaptain McCallisterEdna KrabappelProfessor FrinkMoe SzyslakBarney GumbleGroundskeeper WillieWendellKearneyChief WiggumGloria GrandDr. CrabSuperior-Lemur Squada KrullerLure LassBrad Bradley (a Kruller)Bug-BoyRadioactive Man [Claude Kane III]Superior Squad
The Best Radioactive Man Event Ever! Part 2
25 pp · Humor, Domestic, Superhero
Bart SimpsonHomer SimpsonMarge SimpsonLisa SimpsonMaggie SimpsonMilhouse Van HoutenMartin PrinceEdna KrabappelLewisDolphJimbo JonesKearneyNelson MuntzKent BrockmanKrusty the ClownLindsey NaegleReverend LovejoyGil GundersonApu NahasapeemapetilonWaylon SmithersFat TonyLegsLenny LeonardCarl CarlsonMoe SzyslakPatty BouvierSelma BouvierProfessor FrinkMr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]Chief WiggumSuperior Squad [Bug Boy [Dr. Bix Bentley]Lure Lass [Laura Lasser]Purple Badge of Courage [Miles Mando]Radioactive Man [Claude Kane III]Weasel Woman]Fallout Boy [Rod Runtledge]Gloria GrandConquero the StarfishDr. Crab [Dr. Vladimir Krabokov]Mr. Kidney PunchScarlet FloozyItchyScratchyThe Lesion of Super-Heroes
The Best Radioactive Man Event Ever! Part 3
25 pp · Humor, Domestic, Superhero
Bart SimpsonHomer SimpsonMarge SimpsonLisa SimpsonMaggie SimpsonMilhouse Van HoutenMartin PrinceKrusty the ClownLindsey NaegleChief WiggumOfficer LouOtto MannProfessor FrinkWaylon SmithersSnakeComic Book GuyKent BrockmanLewis ClarkSherriMoe SzyslakMr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]Patty BouvierSuperior Squad [Bug Boy [Dr. Bix Bentley]Captain SquidLure Lass [Laura Lasser]Purple Badge of Courage [Miles Mando]Radioactive Man [Claude Kane III]]Fallout Boy [Rod Runtledge]
Mean Genie
7 pp · Humor, Domestic
Li'l Homer [Homer Simpson]Abe SimpsonPresident Richard Nixon
Ralph the Role Model
7 pp · Humor, Domestic
Ralph WiggumChief WiggumBart SimpsonJimbo JonesLisa SimpsonOfficer EddieOfficer LouO'Reilly the LeprechaunSherriTerriSnakeSuperintendent ChalmersSnowball (a cat)
Goodnight Buffoon
6 pp · Humor, Domestic
Homer SimpsonMarge SimpsonLisa SimpsonMaggie SimpsonGrampa Simpson [Abe Simpson]Santa's Little HelperSnowballBarney GumbleComic Book Guy [Jeff Albertson]Disco StuHans MolemanMilhouse van HoutenMr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]Moe SzyslakPimple-Faced TeenSideshow MelWaylon SmithersApu NahasapeemapetilonManjula NahasapeemapetilonAnoop NahasapeemapetilonNabendu NahasapeemapetilonSandeep NahasapeemapetilonGheet NahasapeemapetilonUma NahasapeemapetilonPoonam NahasapeemapetilonPria NahasapeemapetilonSashi Nahasapeemapetilon
The Imaginarium of Milhouse Van Houten
7 pp · Humor
Homer SimpsonBart SimpsonDolphJimbo JonesKearneyMartin PrinceMilhouse van HoutenNelson MuntzApu NahasapeemapetilonBarney GumbleChief WiggumEdna KrabappelOfficer LouSnake
Oh, Brother!
25 pp · Humor, Domestic
Homer SimpsonMarge SimpsonBart SimpsonLisa SimpsonGrampa Simpson [Abe Simpson]Jasper BeardlyOld Jewish ManMayor QuimbyNed FlandersMr. Flanders (Ned's father)Comic Book Guy [Jeff Albertson]SnakeHans MolemanDr. Nick RivieraMr. Riviera (Nick's father)Krusty the ClownRabbi Hyman KrustofskiSideshow MelCarl CarlsonLenny LeonardGroundskeeper WillieNelson MuntzMilhouse Van HoutenLewisWendellPrincipal Skinner [Seymour Skinner]Agnes SkinnerMr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]Waylon SmithersDolphJimbo JonesKearneyGil GundersonSmothers Brothers [Dick Smothers (cameo)Tom Smothers (cameo)]Dr. Julius HibbertDame Tallulah Winkelman [also as Mrs. Burns]Björk (cameo)
In "Oh, Brother!", the Springfield Mayor’s "Take Your Parent to Work Day" spirals into chaos when Bart teams up with Agnes Skinner in a prank war, while Homer and Mr. Burns accidentally believe they’re long-lost brothers after Abe Simpson marries an actress impersonating Burns’ mother. The absurdity unfolds in the usual Simpsons fashion, blending family antics with classic workplace farce.
