BONGO COMICS FOR OCTOBER

BART SIMPSON COMICS #56

Written and art by Sergio Aragones, Gilbert Hernandez and Scott Shaw.

A trio of troublesome tales. Lisa and Marge go on a mother/daughter retreat and become the life of the party, while Bart and Maggie stay home and play some pranks on Homer. And when Principal Skinner tries to take the horrific fun out of Halloween, Bart treats the beleaguered administrator to a few tricks of his own. Plus, "Maggie's Crib."

32 pages, $2.99.

COMIC BOOK GUY: THE COMIC BOOK #4

Written by Ian Boothy, art by Delaney and Davis.

It's the penultimate issue of "The Death of Comic Book Guy!" Marge believes that the Android's Dungeon may very well be haunted, while Lisa delves into the mysterious past of the Comic Book Guy, discovering his secret origin. Nelson finds a new purpose in life, the milkshake machine at the KrustyBurger gets clogged, and Bart ìfabricatesî his grandest practical joke ever!

32 pages, $3.99.

SIMPSONS CLASSICS #26

Written and art by Matt Groening.

It's a classic holiday classics issue! Lisa is protesting the annual Thanksgiving turkey-cide, Bart is taking in a holiday sale at the Try 'N' Save, Homer is trying to save Mr. Burns from genetically engineered turkeys, and Marge (thanks to Homer) has nothing to serve her guests. Then, every kid in Springfield wants one of the hottest toys to hit the marketplace in years this Christmas -- the new Itchy & Scratchy interactive playsets. Brace yourself for the ìWorst Christmas Ever!î

64 pages, $3.99.

SIMPSONS COMICS #171

Written and art by various.

While on a ridiculously long and boring car trip, the Simpsons take to entertaining themselves with their very own versions of classic children's literary tales. From a story about a boy living in a giant peach to another about performing penguins from Antarctica, you'll also visit a world of wit and wisdom called Alphabetburg and get caught up in a wrinkle in time. Come along for the ride!

32 pages, $2.99.