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'''Junk Mail''' is a regular feature in ''[[Simpsons Comics]]''. Readers send in artwork and letters to "Junk Mail Guy" who then answers them in the comic. | '''Junk Mail''' is a regular feature in ''[[Simpsons Comics]]''. Readers send in artwork and letters to "Junk Mail Guy" who then answers them in the comic. | ||
| − | ==USA and Australia Edition== | + | == USA and Australia Edition == |
Junk Mail was introduced in the first issue but was discontinued in issue #114. It was brought back in issue #186 to coincide with the change in the comics' design. | Junk Mail was introduced in the first issue but was discontinued in issue #114. It was brought back in issue #186 to coincide with the change in the comics' design. | ||
| − | ==UK Edition == | + | == UK Edition == |
Junk Mail has been ongoing since the second issue. It also has additional features not included in the American edition: | Junk Mail has been ongoing since the second issue. It also has additional features not included in the American edition: | ||
| − | * '''Star Prize''' - The best letter or artwork sent in each issue. The sender is rewarded with a prize, usually ''The Simpsons'' related merchandise. | + | *'''Star Prize''' - The best letter or artwork sent in each issue. The sender is rewarded with a prize, usually ''The Simpsons'' related merchandise. |
| − | * '''Springfield Multiplex''' - Readers send in parodies of movies featuring characters from ''The Simpsons''. A Star Prize is given to the best entry. | + | *'''Springfield Multiplex''' - Readers send in parodies of movies featuring characters from ''The Simpsons''. A Star Prize is given to the best entry. |
| − | * '''Springfield Cable Network''' - Almost identical to Springfield Multiplex but instead featuring parodies of television shows. | + | *'''Springfield Cable Network''' - Almost identical to Springfield Multiplex but instead featuring parodies of television shows. |
| − | * '''Springfield Arcade''' - Readers send in parodies of video games featuring characters from ''The Simpsons''. One piece of artwork is published every issue. | + | *'''Springfield Arcade''' - Readers send in parodies of video games featuring characters from ''The Simpsons''. One piece of artwork is published every issue. |
| − | * '''From the Shelves of the Android's Dungeon''' - Readers send in cover ideas for an issue of ''Simpsons Comics''. | + | *'''From the Shelves of the Android's Dungeon''' - Readers send in cover ideas for an issue of ''Simpsons Comics''. |
=== Junk Mail Guy === | === Junk Mail Guy === | ||
| − | The Junk Mail Guy is the editor of Junk Mail. His name remains a mystery and many people have asked or taken a guess at it and not succeeded. | + | The Junk Mail Guy is the editor of Junk Mail. His name remains a mystery and many people have asked or taken a guess at it and not succeeded. He has a reputation of being very sarcastic. "Junk Mail Guy" regularly changes but possible people include: |
*Paul T, who left the comic [[Simpsons Comics 109 (UK)|#109]] | *Paul T, who left the comic [[Simpsons Comics 109 (UK)|#109]] | ||
*Martin Eden, who replaced him | *Martin Eden, who replaced him | ||
[[Category:Simpsons Comics]] | [[Category:Simpsons Comics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:59, April 14, 2024
Junk Mail is a regular feature in Simpsons Comics. Readers send in artwork and letters to "Junk Mail Guy" who then answers them in the comic.
USA and Australia Edition[edit]
Junk Mail was introduced in the first issue but was discontinued in issue #114. It was brought back in issue #186 to coincide with the change in the comics' design.
UK Edition[edit]
Junk Mail has been ongoing since the second issue. It also has additional features not included in the American edition:
- Star Prize - The best letter or artwork sent in each issue. The sender is rewarded with a prize, usually The Simpsons related merchandise.
- Springfield Multiplex - Readers send in parodies of movies featuring characters from The Simpsons. A Star Prize is given to the best entry.
- Springfield Cable Network - Almost identical to Springfield Multiplex but instead featuring parodies of television shows.
- Springfield Arcade - Readers send in parodies of video games featuring characters from The Simpsons. One piece of artwork is published every issue.
- From the Shelves of the Android's Dungeon - Readers send in cover ideas for an issue of Simpsons Comics.
Junk Mail Guy[edit]
The Junk Mail Guy is the editor of Junk Mail. His name remains a mystery and many people have asked or taken a guess at it and not succeeded. He has a reputation of being very sarcastic. "Junk Mail Guy" regularly changes but possible people include:
- Paul T, who left the comic #109
- Martin Eden, who replaced him
