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Cover: Jason Ho & Mike Rote

Simpsons Comics #172

Jun 2010 · Titan · 2.70 GBP
“On the Bubble”

In "On the Bubble," Homer's mishap with the family washing machine sends Homer, Bart, and Grampa to the local laundromat—a routine trip that quickly spirals into chaos when Bart seizes the chance to pull a prank, landing the trio in hot water with the stern laundromat manager. Written by James W. Bates and illustrated by John Costanza, with inks by Phyllis Novin, colors by Art Villanueva, and letters by Karen Bates, this 2010 Titan Comics issue captures the usual Simpson family mayhem with a splash of sudsy mischief. The cover, by Jason Ho and Mike Rote, perfectly captures the episode's lighthearted tension.

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writer James W. Bates · artist John Costanza · inker Phyllis Novin · colorist Art Villanueva · letterer Karen Bates · cover Jason Ho, Mike Rote

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letterer Karen Bates
cover pencils Jason Ho
cover inks Mike Rote

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After Homer ruins the family's washing machine, he and Bart and Grampa take the family's washing to the laundromat. Chaos ensues when Homer hands off the chore to Bart and Bart takes the opportunity to pull a prank which gets them into trouble with the laundromat's manager.

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