Simpsons Comics #104
In "Lisa in the Middle," Lisa’s struggles with Middle Child Syndrome lead the Simpsons to adopt Nelson Muntz in a bid to restore balance—only to find that Nelson quickly takes over the household, leaving Homer grappling with Displaced Dad Syndrome. Written by Ian Boothby and brought to life by John Costanza’s art, this 2005 Titan Comics issue explores family dynamics with humor and heart, all wrapped in a cover by Nathan Kane and Mike Rote.
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Lisa is diagnosed with complications due to Middle Child Syndrome, so the Simpsons adopt Nelson Muntz to balance things out. But Nelson soon becomes head of the household and Homer suffers from Displaced Dad Syndrome.
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