Simpsons Comics Presents Bart Simpson #54

Indie artist Peter Kuper sends Bart on an incredulous journey when a monster firecracker leaves Bart deaf and dumbfounded. Then, Carol Lay delves in Bart's future with the help of a carnival and a crystal ball. Also, Evan Dorkin presents a tale of Bart and Milhouse and a new video game that somehow manages to stay just out of their reach. Plus, "Maggie's Crib" by Sergio Aragones.

Characters: Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Bart Simpson, Blinky (Simpsons), Chief Wiggum, Edna Krabappel, Helen Lovejoy, Herman, Homer Simpson, Jimbo Jones, Kearney, Kent Brockman, Krusty the Clown, Lisa Simpson, Maggie Simpson, Marge Simpson, Milhouse Van Houten, Mister Burns, Moe Szyslak, Nelson Muntz, Officer Lou, Otto Mann, Principal Skinner, Professor Frink, Ralph Wiggum, Reverend Lovejoy, Santa's Little Helper, Sherri, Snake (Simpsons), Snowball II, Waylon Smithers