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{{Title|''The Simpsons'' comics in the UK}}
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{{Title|''The Simpsons'' comics in the UK}}
A number of '''comics''' based on ''[[The Simpsons]]'' created by [[Bongo Comics Group]] have been published in the United Kingdom; only two of which are still going along with two annuals every year. These are published by [[Titan Magazines]].
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A number of '''comics''' based on ''[[The Simpsons]]'' created by [[Bongo Comics Group]] have been published in the United Kingdom; only one of which is still going along with an annual every year. These are published by [[Titan Magazines]].
  
 
== Series & Issues ==
 
== Series & Issues ==
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{{TB|''[[List of Simpsons Comics in the UK|Simpsons Comics (UK)]]''}}
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{{TB|{{ap|Simpsons Comics|second UK series}}}}
{{TB|February 24, [[1997]]}}
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{{TB|August 24, [[2017]]}}
 
{{TB|Ongoing}}
 
{{TB|Ongoing}}
{{TB|The main series based on the US [[Simpsons Comics]], [[Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror]], [[Bartman]], [[Itchy & Scratchy Comics]], [[Krusty Comics]], [[Lisa Comics]], [[Radioactive Man]], [[Simpsons Comics and Stories]], {{TSWW|1}} & {{TSWW|2}} are also included in this run.}}
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{{TB|The main series based on the US ''[[Simpsons Comics]]''.}}
  
{{TBT|[[File:Bart & Co. 1 logo.png|400px]]}}
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{{TB|''[[Bart & Co.]]''}}
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{{TB|[[The Simpsons Bumper Packs]]}}
{{TB|December 5, [[2013]]}}
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{{TB|TBA}}
 
{{TB|Ongoing}}
 
{{TB|Ongoing}}
{{TB|This Series is based on the US ''[[Bart Simpson (comic book series)|Bart Simpson]]'' &  [[Simpsons Comics]], [[Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror]], [[Simpsons Super Spectacular]], [[Radioactive Man (Bongo)|Radioactive Man]]  are also included in this run.}}
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{{TB|TBA}}
 
 
 
 
{{TBT|[[File:Simpsons One-shot Wonders logo2.png|400px]]}}
 
{{TB|''[[Simpsons Comics Presents Simpsons One-shot Wonders (UK)|Simpsons One-shot Wonders (UK)]]''}}
 
{{TB|August 8, [[2013]]}}
 
{{TB|Ongoing in [[Bart & Co.]]}}
 
{{TB|Now appearing regularly in [[Bart & Co.]], the series has a mini pull-out comic with stories centering around one character in Springfield.<br><br>This Series is based on the US ''[[Simpsons Comics One-Shot Wonders]]''}}
 
 
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=== Retired ===
 
=== Retired ===
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{{TB|The main series based on the US ''[[Simpsons Comics]]'', [[Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror]], {{ap|Bartman|comic book series}}, [[Itchy & Scratchy Comics]], [[Krusty Comics]], [[Lisa Comics]], {{ap|Radioactive Man|comic book series}}, [[Simpsons Comics and Stories]], {{TSWW|1}} & {{TSWW|2}} are also included in this run.}}
  
 
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{{TB|August 24, [[2001]]}}
 
{{TB|August 24, [[2001]]}}
 
{{TB|September 12, [[2013]]}}
 
{{TB|September 12, [[2013]]}}
{{TB|Based on the US ''[[Bart Simpson (comic book series)|Bart Simpson]], [[Bartman]], [[Krusty Comics]] & [[Radioactive Man]]'', the series was eventually replaced with ''[[Bart & Co.]]''}}
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{{TB|Based on the US ''{{ap|Bart Simpson|comic book series}}, {{ap|Bartman|comic book series}}, [[Krusty Comics]] & {{ap|Radioactive Man|comic book series}}'', the series was eventually replaced with ''[[Bart & Co.]]''}}
  
 
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{{TB|October 10, [[2013]]}}
 
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{{TB|The series published comic stories from old [[Simpsons Comics]], [[Itchy & Scratchy Comics#3]] & [[Bartman#3]] releases, the series was eventually replaced with ''[[Bart & Co.]]<br><br> The American equivalent, ''[[Simpsons Classics]]'' later began in 2004.}}
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{{TB|The series published comic stories from old ''[[Simpsons Comics]]'', [[Itchy & Scratchy Comics#3]] & [[Bartman#3]] releases, the series was eventually replaced with ''[[Bart & Co.]]<br><br> The American equivalent, ''[[Simpsons Classics]]'' later began in 2004.}}
  
 
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{{TB|Based on the US ''[[Simpsons Super Spectacular]]''. The series retired alongside its American equivalent.}}
 
{{TB|Based on the US ''[[Simpsons Super Spectacular]]''. The series retired alongside its American equivalent.}}
  
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{{TB|''[[Simpsons Comics Treasure Trove in the UK|Treasure Trove (UK)]]''}}
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{{TB|July 12, [[2007]]}}
 
{{TB|July 12, [[2007]]}}
{{TB|July 10, [[2008]]}}
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{{TB|Based on the short-lived US ''[[Simpsons Comics Treasure Trove]]''.<br><br> This series had 11 (+ 3 Specials) issues compared to the US ''[[Simpsons Comics Treasure Trove]]''. which only had 4 issues}}
 
{{TB|Based on the short-lived US ''[[Simpsons Comics Treasure Trove]]''.<br><br> This series had 11 (+ 3 Specials) issues compared to the US ''[[Simpsons Comics Treasure Trove]]''. which only had 4 issues}}
  
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The series was merged into {{ap|Simpsons Comics|UK}} after the first two issues.}}
  
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{{TB|July 21, [[2011]]}}
 
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{{TB|September 13, [[2012]]}}
 
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{{TB|This series is based on the American [[The Simpsons Go for the Gold]]}}
 
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{{TB|[[Lisa Comics In The UK|Lisa Comics (UK)]]}}
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{{TB|August 8, [[2013]]}}
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{{TB|September 10, [[2015]]}}
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{{TB|Now appearing regularly in [[Bart & Co.]], the series has a mini pull-out comic with stories centering around one character in Springfield.<br><br>This Series is based on the US ''[[Simpsons Comics One-Shot Wonders]]''}}
 
 
{{TBT|[[File:Summer_Bumper_Pack_2010.jpg|150px]]}}
 
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==Paperbacks==
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== Paperbacks ==
  
Instead of Harpercollins Entertainment,Titan Books publishes almost all   of the Simpsons Comics Trade Paperbacks in the UK,with the seasonal compilations and Simpsons Comics Royale being the only exceptions to this.
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Instead of Harpercollins Entertainment, Titan Books publishes almost all of the Simpsons Comics Trade Paperbacks in the UK, with the seasonal compilations and Simpsons Comics Royale being the only exceptions to this.
  
 
== Distribution ==
 
== Distribution ==
 
*Between July - December 2007 the average circulation was 133,086 copies per issue.
 
*Between July - December 2007 the average circulation was 133,086 copies per issue.
  
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[[Category:International editions of Simpsons Comics|UK]]
 
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A number of comics based on The Simpsons created by Bongo Comics Group have been published in the United Kingdom; only one of which is still going along with an annual every year. These are published by Titan Magazines.

Series & Issues[edit]

Ongoing[edit]

Picture Title First issue Last issue Notes
All New Simpsons Comics 1.png Simpsons Comics August 24, 2017 Ongoing The main series based on the US Simpsons Comics.
Summer Bumper Pack 2010.jpg The Simpsons Bumper Packs TBA Ongoing TBA

Retired[edit]

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Picture Title First issue Last issue Notes
Simpsons Comics logo.png Simpsons Comics February 24, 1997 June 8, 2017 The main series based on the US Simpsons Comics, Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror, Bartman, Itchy & Scratchy Comics, Krusty Comics, Lisa Comics, Radioactive Man, Simpsons Comics and Stories, The Simpsons Winter Wingding #1 & The Simpsons Winter Wingding #2 are also included in this run.
Bart Simpson logo.png Bart Simpson (UK) August 24, 2001 September 12, 2013 Based on the US Bart Simpson, Bartman, Krusty Comics & Radioactive Man, the series was eventually replaced with Bart & Co.
The Best of The Simpsons logo.png The Best of The Simpsons (UK) April 3, 2003 October 10, 2013 The series published comic stories from old Simpsons Comics, Itchy & Scratchy Comics#3 & Bartman#3 releases, the series was eventually replaced with Bart & Co.

The American equivalent,
Simpsons Classics later began in 2004.
Simpsons Super Spectacular logo.png Simpsons Super Spectacular (UK) May 25 2006 January 1, 2013 Based on the US Simpsons Super Spectacular. The series retired alongside its American equivalent.
Simpsons Comics Treasure Trove July 12, 2007 June 12, 2008 Based on the short-lived US Simpsons Comics Treasure Trove.

This series had 11 (+ 3 Specials) issues compared to the US Simpsons Comics Treasure Trove. which only had 4 issues
Simpsons Summer Shindig UK .png Simpsons Summer Shindig (UK) August 9, 2007 July 10, 2008 This series is based on the US The Simpsons Summer Shindig.

The series was merged into Simpsons Comics after the first two issues.

Simpsons Comics Winter Wingding 1 (UK).jpg The Simpsons Winter Wingding #1 November 29, 2007 November 29, 2007 This series is based on the US The Simpsons Winter Wingding.

The series was merged into The Simpsons Annuals after the first issue.

The Best of Bart Simpson logo.png The Best of Bart Simpson (UK) April 2, 2009 April 25, 2013 In the same way as The Best of The Simpsons, the series published old comic stories from Bart Simpson,the series was eventually replaced with Bart & Co.


The Death Of The Comic Book Guy logo.png The Death of Comic Book Guy July 21, 2011 September 15, 2011 This series is based on the American Comic Book Guy: The Comic Book
The Simpsons Go for the Gold uk.png Simpsons Go for the Gold (UK) September 13, 2012 September 13, 2012 This series is based on the American The Simpsons Go for the Gold
Simpsons One-shot Wonders logo2.png Simpsons One-Shot Wonders August 8, 2013 September 10, 2015 Now appearing regularly in Bart & Co., the series has a mini pull-out comic with stories centering around one character in Springfield.

This Series is based on the US Simpsons Comics One-Shot Wonders
Bart & Co. 1 logo.png Bart & Co. December 5, 2013 December 28, 2015 This Series is based on the US Bart Simpson & Simpsons Comics, Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror, Simpsons Super Spectacular, Radioactive Man are also included in this run.

Paperbacks[edit]

Instead of Harpercollins Entertainment, Titan Books publishes almost all of the Simpsons Comics Trade Paperbacks in the UK, with the seasonal compilations and Simpsons Comics Royale being the only exceptions to this.

Distribution[edit]

  • Between July - December 2007 the average circulation was 133,086 copies per issue.