Matt Groening Comic Appraisal

Simpsons Comics #20 (Bongo Comics, 1996)

This is a standard-sized American comic book, titled Simpsons Comics issue #20, published by Bongo Comics and dated May 1996. The cover art features a prominent illustration of the character Bart Simpson dressed in a black leather biker jacket with silver stud detailing over his classic red shirt and blue shorts, standing against a minimalist white background. The front cover displays the Bongo Comics logo in the upper left, the series title in blue, and the name 'BART' in large red graffiti-style lettering. This specific issue is a parody themed around 'The Simpsons' and pop culture, typical of the mid-1990s publication era. Regarding physical condition, the comic appears to be stored in a protective plastic mylar sleeve. However, there is a vibrant green adhesive price tag ($15.00) directly applied to the upper right corner of the front cover art, which may affect the collectibility and surface integrity if removed. There are minor signs of handling and slight corner softening visible through the plastic. The print quality is consistent with mass-market comic production of the late Modern Age of comics, utilizing standard glossy paper for the cover and matte newsprint for the interior pages.