Simpsons Comics #228
In "Dumpster Divers," Bart Simpson takes his scavenger instincts to the next level, turning Springfield’s trash bins into a treasure hunt after hearing rumors of stolen goods tossed out to evade capture. Written by James W. Bates and brought to life by artist Rex Lindsey, with inks by Patrick Owsley and colors by Art Villanueva, this 2016 issue captures the chaos and humor of Bart’s unlikely quest. The cover, by Jason Ho and Mike Rote, perfectly encapsulates the absurdity of the premise.
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When Bart learns that criminals sometimes discard hot merchandise in dumpsters to avoid being caught, he decides to scour the city's dumpsters in search of treasure.
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