Simpsons Comics #192
In "X-Mas Marks the Spot!", Homer Simpson’s latest scheme—selling Christmas trees—takes a surprising turn when rival Birch Barlow stirs up controversy with a fiery speech about the "War on Christmas," threatening to upend Homer’s holiday hustle. Written by Mike W. Barr and illustrated by John Costanza, with colors by Art Villanueva and letters by Karen Bates, this 2011 Titan Comics installment captures the usual chaos with a seasonal twist. The cover, by Jason Ho and Mike Rote, perfectly captures the festive frenzy.
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Homer decides to start another get-rich-quick scheme, this time by selling Christmas trees. However things take a turn for the worse, as Birch Barlow, also looking to cash in over the holidays, does an inspiring rant about the "War on Christmas", putting Homer's business at risk.
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