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{{TB|During the Christmas program at [[Springfield Elementary School]], [[Bart]]'s class sings "{{ap|Jingle Bells|Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire}}". When it comes time for the chorus, Bart pulls a prank and loudly sings the "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells" {{w|Jingle_Bells#Parodies_and_homages|parody lyrics}} and is swiftly yanked off of the stage by [[Principal Skinner]].}}

{{TB|In revenge for being kicked out of [[Mr. Burns' Casino]], [[Bart]] tricks {{ch|Robert Goulet}} (who had been booked into Burns' casino) into coming to his [[Bart's treehouse|treehouse]] instead. Goulet performs a jazz version of "[[Jingle Bells ($pringfield)|Jingle Bells, Batman Smells]]".}}

*A person at the panel mentions [[Superman]]'s creators {{w|Jerry Siegel}} and {{w|Joe Shunster}}.}}

{{TB|[[The Shipper]] is seen holding a protest sign that says "un-release the ''{{w|Zack Snyder's Justice League|Snyder Cut}}''".}}

{{TB|[[Comic Book Guy]] is in his [[The Android's Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop|shop]] reading the news of [[Springfield]]'s having abolished daylight savings time. Visible on the wall behind him is a poster for ''Infinite Christmas Crisis'', a reference to the ''{{w|Crisis on Infinite Earths}}'' story arc published by DC in 1985 and 1986.}}

{{TB|[[Homer]] and [[Bart]] open their own [[The Graphic Hovel|comic book store]] and one of the vintage comics they have in stock is [[Adrenaline Comics|''Adrenaline Comics #1'']], which features the first appearance of {{ch|Radioactive Man}}. The comic is a sight gag on ''{{w|Action Comics 1|Action Comics #1}}'', which featured the first appearance of [[Superman]].}}  

{{TB|During a visit to the past, [[Bart]] sees the first issue of ''Justice Cartel of Earth'' (a reference to the {{w|Justice League of America}}) and identifies it as a classic.}}

{{TB|When [[Bart]] and [[Milhouse]] pooh-pooh [[Lisa]]'s mention of the {{w|Donner Party}} as an example of the pioneers enduring hardship, Lisa tells [[Martin]] to ignore them, as "They think 'The Old West' is an actor who played [[Batman]] on TV".}}

{{TB|[[Homer]] and [[Barney]] ditch a tour of the [[Duff Brewery]] to go looking around on their own. Barney says, "Maybe we can find [[Duffman]]'s hidden fortress of hangover recovery", a reference to [[Superman]]'s {{w|Fortress of Solitude}}.}}

{{TB|In [[Comic Book Guy]]'s letter to [[Santa Claus]], one of the things he wanted was the complete collection of {{w|Buffy the Vampire Slayer|Buffy}} action figures, to be delivered by {{ch|Sarah Michelle Gellar}}. However, he also provided a list of substitutes he would find acceptable as delivery people, among them [[Lynda Carter]] as [[Wonder Woman]] and {{ch|Halle Berry}} as [[Catwoman]].}}

{{TB|Two of the items on [[Mr. Burns]]' [[Burns' Bucket List|bucket list]] are to acquire every existing copy of ''{{w|Action Comics 1|Action Comics #1}}'' (the issue which featured the debut of [[Superman]]) and then burn them all in front of an audience at {{w|Comic-con}}.}}

{{TB|In his reviews of [[Comic Book Guy's Comic Book Adaptations of Books You'll Never Take the Time to Read|comic book adaptations]] of works of classic literature, [[Comic Book Guy]] makes multiple references to the DC universe:<br><br>Regarding the {{ap|Little Women|comic book}} of ''Little Women'', CBG says he envisions a Team-Up issue with the Little Men, including the {{W2|Atom|character}} and {{w|Doll Man}}.<br><br>The cover of the {{ap|A Farewell to Arms|comic book|adaptation}} of ''A Farewell to Arms'' shows the main character having lost his arms, which doesn't happen in the novel. CBG justifies the depiction as artistic license, and as a supporting example cites a storyline where [[Superman]] is depicted murdering [[Lois Lane]] in outer space.<br><br>In his review of the [[The Scarlet Letter|adaptation]] of ''The Scarlet Letter'', CBG says, "Hester Prynne, you have replaced [[Power Girl]] in my dreams!" Also, the cover shows Hester Prynne opening the front of her dress to reveal the red "A" on her underclothes, in a pose similar to [[Clark Kent]] changing to Superman.}}

{{TB|Voiced {{W|Granny Goodness}} in the two TV series ''{{w|Superman: The Animated Series}}'' and ''{{W|Justice League Unlimited}}''.}}

{{TB|Voiced Batman in the TV series ''{{w|Batman: The Brave and the Bold}}''.}}

{{TB|Voiced {{ch|Ed Begley, Jr.|himself}} in "[[Homer to the Max]]" and "[[Gone Maggie Gone]]".}}

{{TB|Voiced {{ch|Halle Berry|herself}} in "[[Angry Dad: The Movie]]".}}

{{TB|Voiced [[Ultrahouse 3000]] and {{ch|Pierce Brosnan|himself}} in "[[Treehouse of Horror XII]]".}}

{{TB|Played {{w|Nuidis Vulko}} in the DC Extended Universe movie ''Aquaman''.}}

{{TB|Voiced {{ch|Andy Dick|himself}} in "[[Yokel Chords]]".}}

{{TB|Voiced [[Freddy Krueger]], the character he played on ''{{w|Nightmare on Elm Street}}'', in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror IX]]".}}

{{TB|Voiced {{ch|Ricky Jay|himself}} in "[[The Great Simpsina]]".}}

{{TB|Voiced [[Squiggy]], his character from ''{{w|Laverne & Shirley}}'', in "[[Helter Shelter]]".}}

{{TB|Voiced {{ch|Lucy Lawless|herself}} and [[Xena]] in "[[Treehouse of Horror X]]".}}

{{TB|Voiced {{ch|William H. Macy|himself}} in "[[Homer's Paternity Coot]]".}}

{{TB|Regular voice actor for [[Fat Tony]] and the second {{ap|Fat Tony|second}}. Also voiced {{ch|Joe Mantegna|himself}} in the [[season 3]] episode "[[Bart the Murderer]]".}}

{{TB|Voiced {{chs|Spinal Tap|David St. Hubbins}} in "[[The Otto Show]]" and [[Jerry Rude]] in "[[Monty Can't Buy Me Love]]".}}

{{TB|Voiced {{ch|Nichelle Nichols|herself}} in "[[Simple Simpson]]".}}

{{TB|Voiced {{ch|Al Roker|himself}} in "[[Moonshine River]]".}}

{{TB|Voiced {{ch|Brooke Shields|herself}} in "[[The Front]]".}}

{{TB|Voiced [[Rex Banner]] in the [[Season 8]] episode "[[Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment]]" and {{ch|Bob Hope}} in the [[Season 17]] episode "[[Bart Has Two Mommies]]".}}

{{TB|Voiced {{ch|Adam West|himself}} in "[[Mr. Plow]]", [[Batman]] in "[[Large Marge]]", and [[Quahog]] Mayor Adam West in the ''[[Family Guy]]'' crossover episode "[[The Simpsons Guy]]".}}