Simpsons Comics #79

Simpsons Comics #79 was published by Bongo Comics in early 2003 as part of their long-running series based on the animated television show The Simpsons. During this era, Bongo Comics functioned under the oversight of Matt Groening, aiming to expand the show's satirical voice into the medium of print by crafting original stories that fit the established canon of Springfield while exploring narrative threads rarely touched upon in the televised episodes.

The issue features cover art by Mike Rote and showcases the distinctive house style of the Bongo art team, which maintained strict fidelity to the show's animation models. Like many issues in the mid-series run, it was designed to appeal to both younger readers and adult fans, balancing slapstick humor with the layered irony characteristic of the series. The work was generally received as a faithful extension of the franchise, serving as a reliable collector's piece for those documenting the evolution of the property in the early 2000s.