After looking at hundreds of comic book covers, it becomes quickly apparent that not every cover is 100% original. Whether done intentionally or even underhandedly, there’s something about uncovering these “swipes” that adds a new element of fun to reading and collecting comics.
Simpsons Comics #4 utilized an “infinity cover” design by Matt Groening. Nine years later, they swiped their own cover!
 Simpsons Comics #4 May 1994 Matt Groening |
 Simpsons Comics #85 August 2003 Matt Groening |
On Ebay: Simpsons
On AtomicAvenue: Simpsons
18-down works as follows: 2 down = BART, ouivobsly. The likes of Bart = SONS and IMPS, which together make SIMPSONS. This was a bit nasty without an intuitive leap, as working through the clues in order requires understanding LISA as a synonym for daughter in 24-across. It’s a bit of a circular reference, as you need to have LISA to get MAGGIE for 3-down, which then gives BART for 2-down, and thus SIMPSONS for 18-down.Or, of course, you could stare at ____ | G_O_____ for long enough to see that it’s Matt Groening, which is what both I and AS appear to have done.
Comment by Mayuri — January 2, 2013 @ 6:19 am