Ralph Wiggum Comics #1     (One-Shot Wonders #1)   (Feb 2012) In the first of Bongo Comics' soon to be legendary Simpson Comics One-Shot Wonders, Ralph Wiggum takes center stage. In his first solo outing, Ralph has a day off of school, is left home alone, and becomes a role model to a new kid in town. Add in some short features by Sergio Aragonés and watch the chaos ensue!
	This issue had five different covers, varying the "cover quip" by Ralph. See below! The Man of the House MMMMMMMMPages:  7 Script:  Mary Trainor Pencils & Inks:  Mike Kazaleh Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:  Bill Morrison Ralph's Room by Aragonés MMMMMMMMPages:  1 Story & Art:  Sergio Aragonés Colors:  Nathan Hamill Editor:  Bill Morrison Ralph Wiggum's Day Off MMMMMMMMPages:  7 Story & Art:  Carol Lay Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:  Bill Morrison Where's Ralph? MMMMMMMMPages:  1 Art:  Sergio Aragonés Colors:  Nathan Hamill Edits:  Bill Morrison Ralph's Room by Aragonés MMMMMMMMPages:  2 Story & Art:  Sergio Aragonés Colors:  Nathan Hamill Editor:  Bill Morrison Ralph The Role Model MMMMMMMMPages:  7 Script:  Jesse McCann Pencils:  James Lloyd Inks:  Andrew Pepoy Colors:  Art Villanueva Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:  Bill Morrison     Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote Departments:   The Bongo Beat, Junk Mail Extras:   Bongo Bonus Stamp: #139 Wiggle Puppy Bongo Beat written by "intern" Louis Lane titled The Third Person discusses the use of the third person when referring to one's self, with Groundskeeper Willie and Disco Stu ("Disco Stu should have disco ducked") as significant examples.

I'M A COMIC BOOK!	I'M IN MINT CONDITIONER!	IT'S MY FIRST TISSUE!	DADDY SAYS "PRINT IS DEAD!"	"RALPH" MEANS THROW UP!  (Mar 2012)

The first issue of One-Shot Wonders, Ralph Wiggum Comics #1, had five different covers varying the "word bubble" as noted above (or "cover quip" as Bongo described it). To add to the difficulty of acquiring the five variations each seller only received a single variation and three of the variations were only available in comic book stores (Direct Market) (via Diamond distributors) and two were only available from book stores, newsstands and other outlets (through traditional channels). Bongo Comics also ran a contest at this point indicating "The first person to submit a photo (or photos) of themself [sic] holding all five Ralph Wiggum Comics #1 covers, will be "Simpsonized" by our infamous Bongo bullpen and immortalized in an upcoming issue of Simpsons or Bart Simpson comics. Your choice!" At tne end of March 2012 Bongo announced the winner was Sam Young - and we'll extend his five minutes of fame here! A Sam Young from Little Falls, MN previously had three letters published in Junk Mail in Simpsons Comics starting in 1996. A "Simpsonized" Sam Young appeared in Simpsons Comics #197 in December 2012.  Congrats!

	Milhouse #1   (One-Shot Wonders #2)  (Apr 2012)    Bart Simpson's Pal Bart Simpson's pal Milhouse takes center stage in the next of our series of Simpsons Comics One-Shots. Take a look at the world of Springfield through the eyes of Bart's bespectacled best friend, second banana, and juvenile delinquent wannabe, and the fantastical things you see through his thick lenses might surprise you. The Imaginarium of   Milhouse Van Houten MMMMMMMMPages:  7 Script:  Pat McGreal Pencils:  John Delaney Inks:  Andrew Pepoy Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Bill Morrison Milhouse's Best Day MMMMMMMMPages:  3 Script:  Sherri L. Smith Pencils & Inks:  Mike Kazaleh Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Nathan Kane
	Milhouse Van Houten is Octo-Weenie MMMMMMMMPages:  12 Screenplay by:  Gail Simone Graphite       Cinematogrphy by:  James Lloyd Inkography by:  Dan Davis Color Processing by:  Art Villanueva Title Lettering by:  Karen Bates Executive Producer:   Nathan Kane Monkey       Wrangling by:   Mr. Teeny   Filmed In Dramatic Nerdascope   A Bongo Comics Production Credits for above supplied in "Movie Poster" format Thrill House  (sticker) MMMMMMMMPages:  1 Art by:  Nathan Kane Sticker shown above to the right is a full page centerfold insert in the middle of the Octo-Weenie story. Manners With Milhouse  Telephone Etiquette MMMMMMMMPages:  1 Script:  Sherri L. Smith Pencils:  Nina Matsumoto Inks:  Mike DeCarlo Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Bill Morrison Milhouse in  Feets of Fury MMMMMMMMPages:  2 Story & Art:  Dean Rankine Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Nathan Kane     Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote, and Nathan Kane Back Cover:   Jason Ho and Serban Cristescu Cover Text:   Freaky, Sticky Surprise Inside! Released:   May 2, 2012 Departments:   The Bongo Beat, Junk Mail   Bongo Bonus Stamp: #219 Biclops   Milhouse Fan Club membership card Bongo Beat written by "intern" Louis Lane titled Underdogs Unite! discusses how Milhouse's tenacity can serve as an example to all of us. Thrill House full page sticker by Nathan Kane supplied as a centerfold insert, mimicking the crazy car stickers of the 1970's, albeit with Milhouse on a bike.

Cover Annotations for Milhouse #1 The cover of Milhouse #1 illustrates four Milhouse fantasy worlds. Beginning in the Northwest corner of the comic and proceeding clockwise we have Milhouse imagining himself as Cary Grant, replete with white shirt and swinging tie, in one of the most famous movie scenes from all time, the crop duster chase sequence from the Alfred Hitchcock movie North by Northwest.

	Next we have Milhouse the Barbarian, tooth necklace around his neck, weapon in hand and girl at his feet, standing on a bed of skulls, imitating the Conan the Barbarian movie starring Ranier Wolfcastle Arnold Schwartzeneggar.
	The wonderful back cover of this issue, of course, better illustrates this scene.

	My favorite reference though shows Milhouse controlling a Giant Milhouse robot, giant red M on its chest and shooting lasers from its fingers. This is a nod to the little boy Daisaku Kusama controlling the Jaianto Robo (Giant Robot) in the Japanese manga and Tokusatsu series, the latter of which was dubbed into English and shown here on the right as Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot. The original has a giant red V on his chest (that's actually a weapon) and shoots rockets from its fingers. This series was created by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, known better
	for his "Tetsujin 20-go" series, i.e., "Gigantor" in the United States.

	On the bottom left of the cover we have Milhouse in a white ten gallon hat, white shirt, string tie and a vest, facing off in a duel with the "bad guy". This could mirror two dozen similiar scenes in movies, but we'll give the nod here to Gary Cooper in High Noon, shown on the right. We welcome a better suggestion, particularly given Gary Cooper's black hat on the right, combined with the long shadows on the left betraying an early morning or early evening showdown. We'll also note here the similarities between this image on the left and the flip cover of Simpsons Comics #11.
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Li'l Homer #1   (One-Shot Wonders #3)  (Aug 2012) Long before Bart Simpson appeared on the scene, Springfield had its own original "bad boy"... the dim but adorable Li'l Homer. And you can be sure wherever Li'l Homer goes, trouble follows. Whether he's just trying to fly a kite, searching for a lost donut, or matching wits with a real mean genie, Li'l Homer always comes out on top! Li'l Homer in Mean Genie MMMMMMMMPages:  7 Story & Art:  Carol Lay Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Nathan Kane The Brothers Grime The Boy Who Would Not Take A Bath MMMMMMMMPages:  7 Story:  Mary Trainor Art:  Mike Kazaleh Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Nathan Kane It's A Li'l Homer Dance Party! MMMMMMMMPages:  2 Credits:  A Kane / Ho / Rote / Bates Production Li'l Homer in Fish Story MMMMMMMMPages:  1 Script:  Tony Digerolamo Pencils:  James Lloyd Inks:  Dan Davis Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Bill Morrison Li'l Homer in Late for School MMMMMMMMPages:  2 Script:  Tony Digerolamo Pencils:  James Lloyd Inks:  Dan Davis Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Nathan Kane Li'l Homer in Springfield's Next Top Model Kit! MMMMMMMMPages:  7 Story & Art:  Scott Shaw! Colors:  Art Villanueva Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Nathan Kane Angry Kid in Stupid Kite by Bart Simpson MMMMMMMMPages:  1 Script:  Tony Digerolamo Pencils:  Mike Rote Inks:  Jason Ho Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Bill Morrison     Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote, and Nathan Kane Cover Text:   Plus! Time-Wasting Bonus Included Free! Released:   Aug 29, 2012 Departments:   The Bongo Beat,   Bongo Bonus Stamp: #188 Homer Glumpet "Li'l Homey" also appeared on the flip cover of Simpsons Comics #24.

Maggie #1   (One-Shot Wonders #4)   (Oct 2012)    The Sweetest Simpson Goes Solo! Our Simpsons One-Shot Wonders continue with a special issue, featuring everyone's favorite boss shooting, bear pacifying, mallet wielding, preschool rebellion leading, nail gun riveting, unibrow hating, infant language translating, Bobo cuddling baby, also known as the Gem Child, God's chosen instrument of peace and goodwill to Springfield. Prepare yourself for the exciting and heartwarming adventures of the littlest and savviest Simpson of them all: Maggie Simpson! Featuring a variant wraparound cover by Sergio Aragonés and a little something extra! Madison Avenue Maggie MMMMMMMMPages:  6 Story & Art:  Sergio Aragonés Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Nathan Kane Scent of a Baby MMMMMMMMPages:  6 Story & Art:  Carol Lay Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Nathan Kane She's A (Paper) Doll! MMMMMMMMPages:  2 Art by:  Sergio Aragonés Colors:  Nathan Hamill Maggie's Crib by Aragonés MMMMMMMMPages:  2 Story & Art:  Sergio Aragonés Colors:  Nathan Hamill Editor:  Nathan Kane Pacifier Pandemonium!  (game page) MMMMMMMMPages:  1 Puzzle Maestro:  Sergio Aragonés Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:  Nathan Kane Goodnight Buffoon by Matthew Wise Groening MMMMMMMMPages:  6 Script:  Patric M. Verrone & Max Davison Art:  Mike Kazaleh Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Nathan Kane Maggie's Crib by Aragonés MMMMMMMMPages:  2 Story & Art:  Sergio Aragonés Colors:  Nathan Hamill Editor:  Nathan Kane Maggie's Mixed-Up Maze  (game page) MMMMMMMMPages:  1  (back cover) Puzzle Maestro:  Sergio Aragonés Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:  Nathan Kane     Cover Illustration:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote, and Nathan Kane Cover Text:   Fun For All Ages! Free Surprise Inside! Released:   Oct 24, 2012 Departments:   The Bongo Beat,   Bongo Bonus Stamp: #167 Bobo Extras:   Maggie Paper Doll She's a Paper Doll is a two page cardboard centerfold (four page if you count the blank back) with Maggie and two dozen cut-outs for costumes (Diver, Wonder Maggie, Trick or Treat, Carmen Maggie, Sheriff, Devil and Angel, Troubadour, Revolutionary, Mageena, Viking, Kang's Daughter, Winter Wear and Astronaut). Children's blocks wouldn't have two adjacent letter "G"'s as appears on this cover. I mean, what are we to believe, that this is some sort of a magic block or something?  Boy, I really hope somebody got fired for that blunder.

Maggie #1   (Oct 2012)  (Variant Cover)    The Sweetest Simpson Goes Solo! Variant Cover by Sergio Aragonés. This cover is a wonderful wrap-around cover as shown below. Content identical except for the wrap-around cover; therefore this variant does not include the Maggie's Mixed-Up Maze on the back of the non-variant issue.

	Professor Frink   Fantastic Science Fictions #1   (One-Shot Wonders #5)   (Feb 2013) Hold on to your ->Glavin!<- Springfield's mad scientist, Professor John Frink, debuts in his own Simpsons One-Shot Wonder with a special blend of chemistry and comedy. First, Professor Frink creates a "Cool Formula" that gets accidentally dumped into the Springfield reservoir, turning every resident of Springfield into a swingin' '60s Vegas-style hipster. Then, Frink's study of the beloved three-eyed fish, Blinky, results in a plague of biblical proportions. Soon voracious three-eyed mutant fish beasts overrun the entire town of Springfield!
	Frink Sinatra! MMMMMMMMPages:  11 Script:  Ian Boothby Pencils:  Hilary Barta Inks:  Andrew Pepoy Colors:  Art Villanueva Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Nathan Kane Hook, Line & Frinker MMMMMMMMPages:  7 Story:  Chris Yambar Pencils:  James Lloyd Inks:  Andrew Pepoy Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Nathan Kane
	Synchronicity For Two MMMMMMMMPages:  9 Story:  Nathan Lane Pencils:  John Delaney Inks:  Andrew Pepoy Colors:  Nathan Hamill Letters:  Karen Bates Editor:   Nathan Kane     Front Cover:   Jason Ho, Mike Rote, and Nathan Kane Back Cover:   Chris Houghton Front Cover Text:   We're Blinding You With Science!  Details inside Released:   Feb 27, 2012 Departments:   Bongo Bonus Stamp: #195 Robot Itchy Extras:   Frink-O-Matic Goggles (for viewing 3-D back cover) Within the centerfold we find Frink-O-Matic Goggles, i.e. red/blue 3D glasses to be used to view the 3D Professor Frink back cover, both of which are shown above on the right. Readers were invited to send in a photo of themselves wearing the goggles for future publication.

The Malevolent Mr. Burns #1   (Jun 2013) Available in June 2013! Because he demanded it, Bongo Comics offers up a Simpsons One-Shot Wonder for the aged -- er, we mean -- the ages. A senior citizen centenarian spectacular. Mr. Burns, the megalomaniacal scourge of Springfield, grants you permission to enter the billionaire boy's club with a miserly masterpiece of penny-pinching proportions. It's the humor comic of the year for the young at heartless.