The Death of Comic Book Guy!, published as Comic Book Guy: The Comic Book, is an American comic book limited series written by Ian Boothby and drawn by various artists. Published by Bongo Comics as a spin-off of Bart Simpson,[1][2] released across sixteen chapters (and five issues), the series chronicles the apparent death of Comic Book Guy, and how the residents of the city of Springfield react to it. The series received a generally positive critical reception, and was nominated for the 2011 Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication.
| Comic Book Guy: The Comic Book | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Bongo Comics |
| Format | Limited series |
| Publication date | July – November 2010 |
| No. of issues | 5 |
| Main character(s) | Comic Book Guy (Jeff Albertson) Lisa Simpson Graphic Novel Kid |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Ian Boothby |
| Artist(s) |
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| Editor(s) | Bill Morrison |
Premise
editIn the storyline, after Comic Book Guy is publicly killed (apparently accidentally), Lisa Simpson investigates the circumstances behind it as the residents of the city of Springfield mourn him.
Reception
editReceiving a generally positive critical reception,[3][4][5][6] the series was nominated for the 2011 Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-07-29. Retrieved 2010-08-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Goellner, Caleb (May 20, 2010). "Worst. Funeral. Ever: 'The Simpsons' Comic Book Guy to Kick the Bucket in a Bongo Comic". ComicsAlliance. Archived from the original on July 31, 2010. Retrieved July 31, 2010.
- ^ Hunt, James (September 14, 2010). "Comic Book Guy: The Comic Book #3". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on September 14, 2010. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
- ^ Garnick, Darren (November 18, 2018). "Comic book dealers laugh at 'Simpsons' stereotype". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ Moody, Justin (January 11, 2011). "The Death of Comic Book Guy – Series Review". Entertainment Fuse. Retrieved January 11, 2011.
- ^ Kashtan, Aaron (April 16, 2022). "Two Months of Reviews". Ogre's Feathers. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ Mandelo, Lee (April 11, 2011). "Presenting the Eisner Award Nominees for 2011". Reactor Magazine. Retrieved April 11, 2011.