Over the years, the creators of The Simpsons have constantly poked fun at the show’s massive merchandising empire. This time they’re celebrating part of the marketing empire by swinging into Chico and promoting The Simpsons ninth annual Halloween comic book. To commemorate Bongo Comics’ 10-year anniversary, three of its artists signed comic books and cartoon merchandise. Bill Morrison of Bongo Comics wasn’t sure it would last 10 years. “There was a huge buzz at the San Diego ComicCon,” Morrison said of the announcement of the Simpsons comic. “The industry was in a huge slump. We started at the worst time.” The first comic book featuring Simpsons characters was published in January 1993. Read More >>>
