Simpsons Comics #119

In "The Flunky," Mr. Burns, humiliated by a failed ad campaign, spins a wild scheme to boost his image—launching a reality TV show where a lucky contestant gets to run his empire for a single day. Written by Scott M. Gimple and illustrated by John Costanza, with colors by Art Villanueva and letters by Karen Bates, this 2006 Bongo Comics installment finds the Springfield tyrant turning his ego into entertainment, all while the stakes—and the absurdity—rise. The cover, by Bill Morrison and Mike Rote, captures the moment perfectly.