The Comic Book Guy's Book of Pop Culture

(Author) Matt Groening
Format: Hardcover
Price: £7.99

The latest release from the best-selling Simpsons Library of Wisdom series.Resident of Springfield and owner of the Android's Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop, the infamous Comic Book Guy spends his days at the comfort of his stool, patiently awaiting his next paying customer. The Comic Book guy embodies all the traits of your typical comic book shop owner, being tubby, and wearing his brown hair in a pony tail. He is also known for being extremely sarcastic. Being a sci-fi, comic and movie buff, the Comic Book Guy holds several prized collectibles: a rare copy of Mary Worth, in which Mary advises a friend to commit suicide, as well as his rare photo of Sean Connery, signed by Roger Moore.In some scenarios, the Comic Book Guy can be found sporting his alter-ego, "The Collector", a menacing superhero with the intention of finding the most sought-after collectible! (The Collector makes his first appearance in the Treehouse of Horror X Halloween special).

Information
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780007208159
Publish year:
2005
Publish date:
Oct. 17, 2005

Matt Groening

Matt Groening is an American cartoonist, writer, and producer best known for creating the iconic animated sitcoms "The Simpsons" and "Futurama". Born on February 15, 1954, Groening has had a significant impact on the world of animation and comedy with his sharp wit, satirical humor, and unique character designs. His works often explore social and political issues while maintaining a light-hearted and entertaining tone. "The Simpsons" is considered one of the greatest television shows of all time, known for its irreverent humor, memorable characters, and cultural impact. Groening's contributions to literature include creating a new form of comedic storytelling that has influenced countless other creators in the genre.

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