BONGO COMICS FOR NOVEMBER

COMIC BOOK GUY: THE COMIC BOOK #5

Written by Boothby, art by Delaney.

Lo, there shall come an ending to this mini-series! All will be revealed in the startling and life-affirming conclusion to the epic "The Death of Comic Book Guy!" saga, and everything will return to be as it was before the good people at Bongo had the audacity to mess with The Simpsons status quo -- or will it?

32 pages, $2.99.

FUTURAMA COMICS #52

Written by Rogers, Delaney, art by Kazaleh and Davis.

Looking to put the shine back in his shiniest body part, Bender undergoes a series of robotic enhancements. However, one "nip" here and one "tuck" there prove not to be enough for the rejuvenated robot, and before long he is on a path to destruction. Also, Zapp Brannigan shows his mettle and earns a medal. Plus, this issue features the third of six awesome Futurama posters, suitable for unfolding!

32 pages, $2.99.

SIMPSONS COMICS #172

Written by Barr, art by Ortiz.

Homer's get-rich-scheme to sell Christmas trees runs afoul of conservative Birch Barlow, who's also looking to cash-in on the commercialization of the festive holiday with his inspiring rant about the "War on Christmas!"

32 pages, $2.99.

SIMPSONS WINTER WINGDING #5

Written and art by McGreal, Rogers, Verrone, Davis, Lloyd, Majoros, Matsumoto.

Celebrate the winter break with a healthy helping of Simpsons stories! First, Mr. Burns jacks up the cost of power in Springfield, with alarming results. Then Homer wins a ski trip from Duff Beer, but can't decide whether to take his family... or his bar buddies! Also, witness the effects of flu and cold season as it spreads through Springfield. And has Principal Skinner discovered a way to end "Snow Days" forever? Finally, Homer finds a potential gold mine in the debris of a crashed airplane -- a shipment of KrustyBurger's new secret sauce!

48 pages, $4.99.