The season 12 book is cool too, comic book like and has plenty of information you want to know about the series. Yes, comic book guy s real name has been revealed its at this point that it becomes clear that chips funeral is just a gateway to the episodes true purpose. When hes not making the entire town having a mental meltdown, he takes on a superheropersona and fights crime, spreading his own mischiefbrand of. Comic book guy is a nickname for jeff albertson, a recurring fictional character in the animated television series the simpsons. From squeakyvoiced teen to comic book guy, these beloved icons. Comic book guys name was finally divulged in the season 16 postsuperbowl episode.
Comic book guy finds a way to get to comicalooza in san diego, where he hopes to ask the perfect panel question and be instantly hired by marvel owned, like the simpsons now, by disney. Nov 10, 2020 in fact, in season 16 s homer and ned s hail mary pass, the mystery of comic book guy s true identity was revealed in a quick gag that audiences may have forgotten about. Jeff albertson is a minifigure who first appeared in the simpsons episode brick like me. The comic book guy jeffery albertson is known for his weight, sarcastic sense of humor and obssesiveness towards comics. In this new compilation, the simpsons travel to the land of krustonia, homer simpson vies for the springfield wrestling championship, mr. Nov 02, 2018 world of springfield was the name given to the toy line for the simpsons that was released by playmate toys from 1999 to 2004. Burns clones a plant full of smitherses, and homer contracts amnesia and thinks he is radioactive man. The comic book guys says his name,and he says everyone calls him cbg. Secondly, this is still a funny season, episodes like homer where homer finds he has a crayon in his skull, and worst episode ever where comic book guy finds he fancies skinners mum is also very funny. It was a long running gag on the show that the character s name never be revealed, with other characters referring to him as comic book guy.
Scratchy is relentlessly persecuted by the sadistic itchyalthough they are ironically good friends in real life. Conan talks about this on the season four dvd commentary. But that wasnt the decision of creator matt groening. A disappointing simpsons doesnt quite get under the skin. He holds a masters degree in folklore and mythology he translated the lord of the rings into klingon as part of his thesis. Comic book guy last edited by jazz1987 on 110118 05. Burns, ned flanders, principal skinner, krusty the clown, moe, milhouse, ralph wiggum, chief wiggum, comic book guy, and many more. The 30 rarest the simpsons toys and what theyre worth. Comic book guys real name is jeff albertson, and bumblebee man goes by the name of pedro or at least we assume so he wears a bowling shirt with that name on it in an episode. It is revealed that comic book guys real name is jeff albertson. Luigi risotto, real name lothar folkman is the proprietor of luigis.
The simpsons worst episode ever tv episode 2001 trivia on imdb. It was a longrunning gag on the show that the characters name never be revealed, with other characters referring to him as comic. Episodes featuring supporting characters are very common, such as hurricane neddy ned flanders, worst episode ever comic book guy, and 22 short films about springfield a. Well, wonder no more his birth name is jeffery albertson. Jan 09, 2007 jeffrey jeff albertson, better known as comic book guy, is a fictional character in the animated series the simpsons. After trading a rare baseball card to comic book guy, the simpson family have plenty of money to go shopping for christmas presents, only for homer to blow most of their funds on a personalized. The simpsons stars the voices of dan castellaneta, nancy cartwright, harry shearer, julie kavner, yeardley smith and hank azaria. Comic book guy is an obese and socially incompetent man who is perhaps best known for his sarcastic quips.
In the tv show the simpsons, what is comic book guy s real full name. Did you know the comic book guy on the simpsons has a name. Character biography for the simpsons character comic book guy. His first appearance on the simpsons dates all the way back to 1991. Jun, 2010 mental floss you know the characters, but you might not know their full names. The series features a coffee house called java the hut, a soup kitchen called helter. A quiz about the little things which casual viewers may have missed, but should be no problem for dedicated fans. But both the episode and that court case fritter away an opportunity to do something meaningful with the character in a toopat conclusion that hurriedly and. It was 30 years ago this week that the simpsons debuted as a halfhour sitcom. He parodies of the character tom from tom and jerry and his role as victim. Bachelor matt confronts rachael over racial ignorance. Braingle simpsons names truefalse quiz trivia quiz. Dec 17, 2014 principal seymour skinners real name is armin tamzarian. He exhibits geeky behavior to an extraordinary and deliberately unrealistic degree, and often also makes references to obscure subjects or.
Jeffrey jeff albertson, better known as comic book guy, is the overweight, geeky proprietor of the comic book store, the androids dungeon. In the tv show the simpsons, what is comic book guys. It originally aired on the fox network in the united states on february 6, 2005. With dan castellaneta, julie kavner, nancy cartwright, yeardley smith. Jun 19, 2015 when bart seeks to get this back from his best friend, milhouse tells him he traded it to comic book guy for some alf pogs. The 10 best marvel references from the simpsons fandom.
The range encompassed over 200 standard figures, 40 interactive environmentsdioramas, and three noninteractive playsets. Feb 19, 2021 the cartoon character s actual name is jeff albertson and he s voiced by veteran comic actor hank azaria. The simpsons is americas longestrunning scripted primetime tv series, with 29 seasons and over 600 episodes. Comic book guy who states jeff albertson to be his real name in the episode homer and neds hail mary pass. First airing in 1989, this tv show has been around longer than many millennials. Skinner and the comic book guy were having sex, and then the police sworn in to arrest him for possession of illegal videos. There is almost no point in the simpsons where comic book guy is referred to by his birth name. Aug 20, 2020 including homer, marge, bart, lisa, maggie, mr. One man who certainly would have had no interest in the olympics is comic book guy, aka jeff albertson yes he has a real name, owner of springfields comic. The episode is notable for revealing the real name of the character comic book guy to be jeff albertson. We did always wonder if his birth certificate really did just say comic book guy though. He is voiced by hank azaria and first appeared in the secondseason episode three men and a comic book, which originally aired on may 9, 1991. In season 16 episode 8 1, your name is revealed to be jeff albertson. The amazing colossal homer, script by steve vance plot and script and cindy vance plot, pencils by steve vance layouts and bill morrison finishes, inks by bill morrison and tim bavington.
I was out of the room when the writers named him, he. Scratchy is the titular main protagonistin the itchy and scratchy show,a parody oftom andjerrythat play inthe simpsonsworld. Comic book guy reveals his name the simpsons youtube. Captain mccallister is the saltcrusted sea captain who pops up in springfield. Comic book guy list of the simpsons characters info. Comic book guy seeks romantic advice from homer when he falls for a japanese woman whos interested in manga. Burns tests his rejuvenator ray on homer simpson, resulting in homer growing to. Homer and neds hail mary pass is the eighth episode of season 16 of the simpsons. Burns is 104 ned flanders is 62 comic book guy is 45. The simpsons the simpson family characters tv tropes. The simpsons worst episode ever tv episode 2001 trivia imdb. At a small point in the episode husbands and knives, due to a better comic book store opening across the street, it caused comic book guy to go out of business, getting him to stoop to selling pretentious martial arts merchandise to children, but soon backfired after also having attempted to assassinate his competitor with his weapons.
In homer and neds hail mary pass, aired right after the 2005 super bowl, we discover that his real name is jeff albertson. May 24, 2020 10 his real name is jeff there is almost no point in the simpsons where comic book guy is referred to by his birth name. Collecting comics, eating burritos by the wheelbarrowfull. Regular edition with giant simpsons pullout poster. The creators of the simpsons had hinted that a character would be retiring in season 25. When he suffered a heart attack during a tom savini appearance, his store. How many successive wimbledon titles did bjorn borg win. Hes always reduced to nothing more than his occupation. Comic book guy, who claims jeff albertson to be his real name in the episode homer and ned miracle the knowitall, conceited and. It is a super bowlthemed episode that was broadcast after super bowl xxxix this is the first episode in which comic book guy s real name, jeff albertson, is revealed to the audience. A disappointing simpsons doesnt quite get under the skin of. Nowadays, episodes are not just based around the simpson family. In the episode, comic book guy casually mentions to ned flanders that his name is jeffery albertson.
Jeffery alberson will be his name, but his moniker, akin to the heroes and villains he worships, will always and forever be comic book guy. The simpsons married to the blob tv episode 2014 imdb. Comic book guy simpsons character profile simpsons crazy. According to al jean in a quote at, we just thought it would be funny to throw it away and give him a normal name after all these years, he says. The 12 best nameless characters on the simpsons consequence. Nov 19, 2018 the simpsons acknowledged wallaces death in four regrettings and a funeral when barts chalkboard gag in the opening sequence was a single line. But more than the specifics of the crime for which the irate comic book guy has him charged with grand theft auto a lousy game but a magnificent law. What is the first of the four different strokes swum in swimmings individual medley. Finally, in the february 6, 2005 episode, homer and neds hail mary pass, comic book guy nonchalantly told ned flanders, my name is jeff albertson, but everyone calls me comic book guy. Captain mcallister, according to conan obrien, the characters creator. Bart simpson s full name is bartholomew jay simpson. Make comic book guy memes or upload your own images to make custom memes.
In the tv show the simpsons, what is comic book guys real. In friends and family, the prospect of homer getting a new female best friend named julia causes her to become irate with him and complain that if another woman is his best friend then that makes their marriage feel less important if marge herself isnt his best friend. What was the real last name of american folk hero johnny appleseed. Comic book guy who states jeff albertson to be his real name in the episode homer and neds hail mary pass is a nerdy, snobby and quarrelsome man best. Characters you didnt know had full names readers digest. If you think you know the simpsons, then see if you can ace quizzes like lisa simpson. Comic book guy and his wife kumiko debate having a baby and we learn his awesome origin story in the the dadfeelings limited episode of the simpsons airing sunday, jan. Also, in the man who grew too much, ned flanders is seen wearing a black armband and mourning edna, whose portrait joined that of maude flanders, who died on the. Showrunner al jeanremarked, that was specifically done to make people really mad.
Nov 15, 2006 for fourteen years he was known only as the comic book guy. What is the real name of the simpsons comic book guy. See more ideas about simpsons characters, simpson, the simpsons. Comic book guy was once married in an online roleplaying game. Watch the episode when homer starts dancing at a festival and the comic book guy puts the dance on his website. Jeffrey jeff albertson, better known as comic book guy, is the morbidly obese, geeky proprietor of springfields local comic book store, the androids dungeon. Comic book guy when bart simpson enters his store in homer the whopper. Dec 17, 2019 halloween episodes are ideal for bringing in guest stars that would otherwise have no place in springfield, and lawless made the most of it as a notsohelpless captive of comic book guy.
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