Big Book of Bart Simpson #N/A (Trade Paperback Collection)
Bongo Comics / HarperCollins • The Simpsons Library of Wisdom / Big Book Series
Writer
Various (Bongo Comics Staff)
Interior Artist
Various (Bongo Comics Staff)
Cover Artist
Matt Groening
Publication Date
2002 (First Edition)
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Trade Paperback)
Printing
Likely First Printing (pending copyright page verification)
Comic Description
A trade paperback collection featuring various comic strips and short stories originally published in Bart Simpson Comics. It features Bart, Lisa, Milhouse, Ralph, and Nelson in school-based adventures and neighborhood mischief.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Generally sharp corners, flat cover, minor shelf wear on edges, slight blunting on the bottom left corner, potential light surface scuffing visible on the dark blue portions of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded: High-grade copies (9.8) rarely sold but could fetch $75-$100 to niche Simpsons collectors.
Recent Sales
$12.00 (October 2023, eBay, Raw), $18.50 (November 2023, eBay, New Condition)
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) exceeds the market value of this trade paperback. Best kept in a comic bag or on a shelf.
Notable Features
Large format compilation; includes 'The Simpsons Library of Wisdom' branding elements. Not a single-issue comic book but a graphic novel anthology.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bongo Comics production. Standard glossy trade paperback stock. Graphic matches the 2002 HarperCollins/Bongo release.