Recall the Instance of Swamp Thing's Originators Crafting a Satirical Simpsons Tribute?
Recall the Instance of Swamp Thing's Originators Crafting a Satirical Simpsons Tribute?
It's the time for ghosts, gore, and frightful tales, or if you're like me, watered-down versions of these terrors through "The Simpsons"' "Treehouse of Horror" specials. So, I was taken aback to discover that over the years of the comic book interpretations of the show's annual Halloween tradition, the renowned comic book creators responsible for "Swamp Thing" infused Springfield with their tragic horror flair in an official "Simpsons" take on their DC creation.
The story titled "Squish Thing," where Homer metamorphoses into a squishy, misunderstood fiend after a mishap involving Moe's beer and Bart's radioactively tinted Squishee, debuted in 2005 in Bongo Comics' "Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror" #11. Currently, this tale is among the many being reprinted in Abrams ComicArts' latest "Treehouse of Horror" anthology, titled "Fiendish Fables of Devilish Delicacies." This colossal tome, sporting over 400 pages, is a compilation of reprints from across more than 20 "Treehouse of Horror" comic collections printed over the past three decades, encased within a glow-in-the-dark slipcase.
"Fiendish Fables of Devilish Delicacies" is now available for purchase, but for those curious, take a look at some glimpses of "Squish Thing," penned by Wein, illustrated by Wrightson, and boasting colors from Chris Ungar as well as lettering by John Costanza, as shown below.
"Simpsons Treehouse of Horror" "Squish Thing" Preview
It's quite astounding to witness "Simpsons" characters and Springfield transformed into their classic comic book forms due to the heavy inks and shadows, providing an exquisite sense of texture to the characters we're accustomed to viewing in relatively two-dimensional, vibrant colors, thus heightening the overall spooky atmosphere. This delightful blend of styles is akin to what we've come to expect from "Treehouse of Horror"'s numerous homages and parodies, but now in a comic book format - a celebration of some of the best the medium has to offer, much like how the show pays homage to horror cinema and television icons.
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