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| | The first stories were published in {{BS|50}}. After that, they appeared in nearly every issue of the series through [[Bart Simpson 75|#75]]. The last two stories appeared in the {{Cmc|Maggie|1}} comic from the ''[[Simpsons Comics One-Shot Wonders]]'' series. | | The first stories were published in {{BS|50}}. After that, they appeared in nearly every issue of the series through [[Bart Simpson 75|#75]]. The last two stories appeared in the {{Cmc|Maggie|1}} comic from the ''[[Simpsons Comics One-Shot Wonders]]'' series. |
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| − | The stories are quite short, only one or two pages long. The stories are also wordless, but are drawn in the narration-by-illustration style typical of Aragonés' "A ''Mad'' Look at...." cartoons in ''{{W2|Mad|magazine}}'' magazine. | + | The stories are quite short, only one or two pages long. The stories are also wordless, but are drawn in the narration-by-illustration style typical of Aragonés' "A ''Mad'' Look at...." cartoons in ''[[Mad]]'' magazine. |
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| | The stories' plotlines center around [[Maggie Simpson]]. A typical theme is Maggie taking action in a behind-the-scenes fashion with other characters being surprised, mystified, or victimized by the results. | | The stories' plotlines center around [[Maggie Simpson]]. A typical theme is Maggie taking action in a behind-the-scenes fashion with other characters being surprised, mystified, or victimized by the results. |
Revision as of 10:05, April 5, 2021
Maggie's Crib is a series of short comic stories written and drawn by Sergio Aragonés. They are a former regular feature of Bart Simpson.
The first stories were published in Bart Simpson #50. After that, they appeared in nearly every issue of the series through #75. The last two stories appeared in the Maggie #1 comic from the Simpsons Comics One-Shot Wonders series.
The stories are quite short, only one or two pages long. The stories are also wordless, but are drawn in the narration-by-illustration style typical of Aragonés' "A Mad Look at...." cartoons in Mad magazine.
The stories' plotlines center around Maggie Simpson. A typical theme is Maggie taking action in a behind-the-scenes fashion with other characters being surprised, mystified, or victimized by the results.
Stories
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Issue
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Synopsis
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#1
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Bart Simpson #50
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Marge decides it's Maggie's bedtime, but Maggie wants to stay up late and watch TV. With only Homer standing between Maggie and what she wants, she figures out a way to get it.
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#2
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Bart Simpson #50
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When Maggie's nighttime cries for a glass of milk go unanswered, she takes the initiative to make sure she gets one.
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#3
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Bart Simpson #51
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Bart tries to blame Maggie for his dinnertime misdeeds, but Maggie makes sure that the truth comes out.
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#4
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Bart Simpson #51
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Maggie has a nightmare where Bart destroys The Happy Little Elves' village.
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#5
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Bart Simpson #52
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When Homer refuses to stop at the State Fair, Maggie goes to extreme measures to make him pull over.
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#6
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Bart Simpson #53
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Maggie and Gerald have a fight at a grocery store.
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#7
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Bart Simpson #53
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When Marge leaves the room, the truth about Maggie's television viewing preferences is revealed.
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#8
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Bart Simpson #54
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In Maggie's imagination, the park sandbox becomes an archaeological dig in Egypt.
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#9
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Bart Simpson #56
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When Snake burglarizes the Simpson home, it's up to Maggie to scare him off.
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#10
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Bart Simpson #57
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The Simpson family visit the carnival at a fair, and Maggie tests her marksmanship against Homer's.
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#11
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Bart Simpson #58
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Maggie is scared awake by a thunderstorm.
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#12
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Bart Simpson #58
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When Homer and Lisa are stumped by a Rubik's Cube, Maggie takes over.
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#13
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Bart Simpson #59
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Maggie finds Homer's dinner more appetizing than her own.
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#14
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Bart Simpson #61
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For once, Maggie's imagination lets her down.
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#15
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Bart Simpson #62
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Homer finds a way to drink at Moe's and take Maggie to the playground at the same time.
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#16
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Bart Simpson #63
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At the beach, Maggie dodges a family photograph—for what turns out to be good reason.
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#17
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Bart Simpson #65
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When Marge meets up with Gerald's mother, Maggie and Gerald have a confrontation.
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#18
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Bart Simpson #66
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Maggie's imagination turns a sandbox in the park into a jungle filled with dinosaurs.
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#19
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Bart Simpson #67
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When Marge and Maggie go shopping, it's a case of "like mother, like daughter".
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#20
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Bart Simpson #68
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Maggie goes missing during a bath.
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#21
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Bart Simpson #69
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When Homer's car won't start, Maggie goes into action.
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#22
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Bart Simpson #70
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The Simpson family go to the circus and find a mystery on their hands when they get home.
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#23
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Bart Simpson #71
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Maggie and Homer clash over who gets to use the kiddie pool.
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#24
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Bart Simpson #72
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During a family trip to the zoo, Maggie's attempt at interspecies communication wins her a new friend.
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#25
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Bart Simpson #73
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Marge sends Homer out to buy a box of diapers.
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#26
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Bart Simpson #74
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Maggie dials back her artistic skills to fit in with the other babies at the day care center.
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#27
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Bart Simpson #75
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While practicing her sax, Lisa finds an error in some sheet music from school. When she can't figure it out, Maggie solves the problem with some quick pencilwork.
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#28
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 One-Shot Wonder – Maggie #1
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Bart is bewildered by the assembly instructions for his new radio-controlled airplane, but Maggie gets the job done.
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#29
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One-Shot Wonder – Maggie #1
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Maggie and Bart clash over what to watch on TV, and Maggie gets her way by pulling a prank and framing Bart.
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See also
