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'''Junk Mail''' is a regular feature in [[Simpsons Comics UK]]. Readers send in letters to the Junk Mail Guy who then answers them in the comic. The most common of these involve questions and art work.  
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'''Junk Mail''' is a regular feature in ''[[Simpsons Comics]]''. Readers send in artwork and letters to "Junk Mail Guy" who then answers them in the comic.  
  
== Features ==
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== USA and Australia Edition ==
=== Star Letter ===
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Junk Mail was introduced in the first issue but was discontinued in issue #114. It was brought back in issue #186 to coincide with the change in the comics' design.
The star letter is the best letter sent in each issue, rewarded with a prize.
 
  
=== Springfield Arcade ===
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== UK Edition ==
Much like [[Springfield Multiplex]] and [[Springfield Cable Network]] readers parodies of video games featuring the Simpsons appear here. Unlike the other two only one is chosen per issue.
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Junk Mail has been ongoing since the second issue. It also has additional features not included in the American edition:
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*'''Star Prize''' - The best letter or artwork sent in each issue. The sender is rewarded with a prize, usually ''The Simpsons'' related merchandise.
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*'''Springfield Multiplex''' - Readers send in parodies of movies featuring characters from ''The Simpsons''. A Star Prize is given to the best entry.
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*'''Springfield Cable Network''' - Almost identical to Springfield Multiplex but instead featuring parodies of television shows.
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*'''Springfield Arcade''' - Readers send in parodies of video games featuring characters from ''The Simpsons''. One piece of artwork is published every issue.
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*'''From the Shelves of the Android's Dungeon''' - Readers send in cover ideas for an issue of ''Simpsons Comics''.
  
=== From the Shelves of the Android's Dungeon ===
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=== Junk Mail Guy ===
Readers send in covers for an issue of Simpsons Comics.
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The Junk Mail Guy is the editor of Junk Mail. His name remains a mystery and many people have asked or taken a guess at it and not succeeded. He has a reputation of being very sarcastic. "Junk Mail Guy" regularly changes but possible people include:
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*Paul T, who left the comic [[Simpsons Comics 109 (UK)|#109]]
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*Martin Eden, who replaced him
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== Simpsons Illustrated ==
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=== Simpsons Illustrated #1 ===
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*Farm frolics
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*Uncarved blockheads
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=== Simpsons Illustrated #2 ===
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*Wall Bart
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*Poetry in motion
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*Cow-Abunga
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*Mornin', Marge
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*Jung and restless
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*Freudian slip?
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*Readers give Bart some lip
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=== Simpsons Illustrated #3 ===
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*Morality spoken here
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*Art is ageless
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*Bart bits
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*Tara's blues
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*Sounds familiar
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*Quick! dial 9-1-1!
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*Yo...word-up!
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*Mistaken identity
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*Ode to Bart
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=== Simpsons Illustrated #4 ===
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*The plain truth
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*Working woman
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*Danke!
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*A serious case
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*Friendly user
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*Picky, picky
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*We understand
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*Donke II
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*Don't go changin'
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*What does your hair?!
  
=== Eye On Springfield ===
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=== Simpsons Illustrated #6 ===
Features the latest Simpson news, usually about new merchandise, as well as information on new episode air dates.
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*The political side of Bart
  
== Junk Mail Guy ==
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=== Simpsons Illustrated #7 ===
The Junk Mail Guy is the editor of Junk Mail. His name remains a mystery and many people have asked or taken a guess at it and not succeeded.  He has a reputation of being very sarcastic.
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*What if Homer had hair?
  
In [[Simpsons Comics 145 (UK)|Simpsons Comic 145]] he admiteed to being a were-platypus, comes from the planet that orbits {{w|Wolf 359}} and reproduces asexually.
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=== Simpsons Illustrated #8 ===
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*Homer's hair redux!
  
Who it possibly is:
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=== Simpsons Illustrated #9 ===
Readers have guessed that it could have been many people in the credits however the Junk Mail Guy claims to be none of them. Possible people include:
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*Cover us, indeed!
*Paul T, who left the comic [[Simpsons Comics 109 (UK)|#109]]
 
*Martin Eden, who replaced him
 
  
 
[[Category:Simpsons Comics]]
 
[[Category:Simpsons Comics]]

Latest revision as of 19:57, July 1, 2026


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Junk Mail is a regular feature in Simpsons Comics. Readers send in artwork and letters to "Junk Mail Guy" who then answers them in the comic.

USA and Australia Edition[edit]

Junk Mail was introduced in the first issue but was discontinued in issue #114. It was brought back in issue #186 to coincide with the change in the comics' design.

UK Edition[edit]

Junk Mail has been ongoing since the second issue. It also has additional features not included in the American edition:

  • Star Prize - The best letter or artwork sent in each issue. The sender is rewarded with a prize, usually The Simpsons related merchandise.
  • Springfield Multiplex - Readers send in parodies of movies featuring characters from The Simpsons. A Star Prize is given to the best entry.
  • Springfield Cable Network - Almost identical to Springfield Multiplex but instead featuring parodies of television shows.
  • Springfield Arcade - Readers send in parodies of video games featuring characters from The Simpsons. One piece of artwork is published every issue.
  • From the Shelves of the Android's Dungeon - Readers send in cover ideas for an issue of Simpsons Comics.

Junk Mail Guy[edit]

The Junk Mail Guy is the editor of Junk Mail. His name remains a mystery and many people have asked or taken a guess at it and not succeeded. He has a reputation of being very sarcastic. "Junk Mail Guy" regularly changes but possible people include:

  • Paul T, who left the comic #109
  • Martin Eden, who replaced him

Simpsons Illustrated[edit]

Simpsons Illustrated #1[edit]

  • Farm frolics
  • Uncarved blockheads

Simpsons Illustrated #2[edit]

  • Wall Bart
  • Poetry in motion
  • Cow-Abunga
  • Mornin', Marge
  • Jung and restless
  • Freudian slip?
  • Readers give Bart some lip

Simpsons Illustrated #3[edit]

  • Morality spoken here
  • Art is ageless
  • Bart bits
  • Tara's blues
  • Sounds familiar
  • Quick! dial 9-1-1!
  • Yo...word-up!
  • Mistaken identity
  • Ode to Bart

Simpsons Illustrated #4[edit]

  • The plain truth
  • Working woman
  • Danke!
  • A serious case
  • Friendly user
  • Picky, picky
  • We understand
  • Donke II
  • Don't go changin'
  • What does your hair?!

Simpsons Illustrated #6[edit]

  • The political side of Bart

Simpsons Illustrated #7[edit]

  • What if Homer had hair?

Simpsons Illustrated #8[edit]

  • Homer's hair redux!

Simpsons Illustrated #9[edit]

  • Cover us, indeed!