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Futurama Simpsons Crossover Crisis Part II #1

Release Date: 1/26/05

Futurama Simpsons Crossover Crisis Part II #1

The long-awaited sequel to the Futurama/Simpsons Infinitely Secret Crossover Crisis is here at last! With the brittle fabric between reality and fiction stretched beyond its limits, the entire citizenry of Springfield finds itself trapped in New New York a thousand years in the future. Once there, the advanced 30th century populace, which has overcome war, famine, and cured the common cold, does what any technologically and morally evolved culture would do.

# of Reviews: 51 Rating: 88%

#1 by Otis P Jivefunk

First of all I can safely say it was well worth the wait! I love how it carries on from that last panel in part #2 of the original Crossover Crisis. The pacing through this Comic is great, nothing is left too long or too short, everything flows nicely and gives it a good sense or rhythm (which also helps with the jokes, as jokes often require good timing). The explanation of how the Simpsons charters got into the Futurama universe was a bit lame, but it wasn't meant to be taken seriously anyway, so it's ok.

I love how a wide variety of both Simpsons and Futurama characters were used in this issue, and the combinations of characters from each show worked very well together. I especially liked how they got Moe working behind the bar in iZac's pub, and then Bart and Bender prank calling him. The jokes in this issue were mostly great, some even classic, and the characters mostly in character. However there were a few jokes which reminded me a little too much of the modern Simpsons humor style, but they weren't total duds. I'm thinking along the lines in particular about Marge enjoying the flight on the Planet Express ship, and then being reminded she has a fear of flying, and then she runs around pretending to be scared. That seemed a bit stupid, but it's made up for with the fact they're not forgetting her phobia existed. Also Fry seemed a little exaggerated in terms of stupidity at times (some jokes were pointed out and explained too much like in more modern Simpsons episodes) I really liked how they revisited Leela and Lisa's relationship though.

This issue was packed with references to things (especially Star Wars) I absolutely loved the joke were Bart was trying to "Use the Force" to get a stick, and then Bender just grabbed it with his stretchy arms. The Aliens panel was nice too, with the chest burster getting away with Benders beer. Although perhaps having three major movie parodies in a row was a little overdoing it (Star Wars, Alien(s), 2001 A Space odyssey).

The artwork in this issue is clooled out, really top stuff. I don't think I've ever seen so much detail crammed into every page. All the characters from both Futurama and The Simpsons are pretty much spot on. The backgrounds are inventive; the colors are really neat in this issue, and no corners were cut sacrificing quality. I especially loved the panel designs, plenty of experimentation and variation. Not just square boxes everywhere. We had some nice perspectives and eye candy shots, plenty of people in the frames, and even a double page panel spread, and it all seemed relevant! It helped give this comic it's great pace and flow, never getting boring.

Altogether I prefer the original Crossover Crises, because they were so perfect. The criticisms with this issue are few and far between though, and really don't hurt nor hinder the quality and enjoyment of this issue at all. However it's because of those that I prefer the originals (but only very marginally). I felt the originals surpassed even the high quality of the standard Futurama Comics, and this issue does too, or at least it matches up to the very best that Futurama Comics have offered. It's still top marks from me though, and I can't wait for the second part!

1/29/05

#2 by fryfan

This crossover was great. Even though I like the original crossover better, this one stands up on its own. I loved the mixing of Futurama and Simpson characters. Smithers and Zapp, Burns and Mom, Moe and iZac, Fat Tony and Donbot, Legs and Clamps and others I missed. The scenes of the Simpsons going out and making deliveries with Fry, Leela and Bender are memorable. I'm looking forward to part 2.

fryfan gave 5 points

1/30/05

#3 by el barto

good

el barto gave 5 points

1/30/05

#4 by Gio

just get it its awsome

Gio gave 5 points

2/4/05

#5 by paul melvin

really good and i mean great

paul melvin gave 5 points

2/7/05

#6 by 555

hey,
hey,
hey

555 gave 5 points

2/13/05 | eMail

#7 by Bobby Xie

Oh,I like this comic because I like the two shows.It is funny and it makes me good.

Bobby Xie gave 5 points

2/15/05

#8 by Fryday

I really enjoyed this comic, the story was well thought out and very funny. There were also a few clever references to episodes from the TV show which were very clever. I haven't actually read the original crossover crisis, but this was very entertaining, especially with the similarities in character we see in the story.

Fryday gave 5 points

2/18/05

#9 by Sam

it's ACE.

Sam gave 5 points

2/18/05 | eMail

#10 by white rat

The uk issue suck did you know they released "the Bender you say" as two issues and get this, they have in the subscription form that you fill out for the next 13 issues to be delivered to your door but currently in u.s terms they are up to issue 13 with only seven (nine actually with the crossover) more issue to go but where are these extra 4 coming from? Anyway aside from that i get the 2nd part of the crossover next month.

white rat gave 3 points

2/19/05

#11 by bandar

wow

bandar gave 5 points

2/19/05

#12 by Lisa Simpson

I think it was awesome, everyone I know wants to read it. Although I never got to read the very first crossover crisis issues, some things are still a little (just a little) blank.

Lisa Simpson gave 5 points

2/21/05

#13 by tom123

A brilliant start for the crossover. I liked the referances back to the show, and I like the plot of the story so far. I can't wait until I read the conclusion and see how it ends.

tom123 gave 5 points

2/23/05

#14 by Blackenese

This crossover was great.Can't wait 4 part 2!

Blackenese gave 5 points

2/25/05 | eMail

#15 by jeff hardy

send me a copy for free and i'll review it

jeff hardy gave 5 points

2/26/05

#16 by $UPER-FRY

I would reid your comics but in scotland they dont sell any issues. Its borring with out comics.They dont sell the simpsons or futurama.The only simpsons book i have saw is BARTMAN the best of the best but her it is

2/27/05 | eMail

#17 by hobes

i want to nw how to subsribe

hobes gave 5 points

2/28/05

#18 by Mc shit head

hey this mc shithead i loved it it kicked @$$ the end BY Bender

Mc shit head gave 1 point

3/1/05 | eMail

#19 by Philip Jos

A-W-E-S-O-M-E. I love both shows and this comic has a lot of LOL moments and a very good plot. Maybe the best Simpsons/Futurama crossover yet.

Philip Jos

3/2/05 | eMail

#20 by Helper

The in your face film references are nice but need to be subtle as in the show. The splash page with the alien queen was superb it could have done without benders dialogue he didn't need to explain what was happening. The explanation for the crossover was a bit crazy the previous one at least borrowed from the show. Why not just use a holo shed?? The writer seems to have run out of ideas at the end and brought in dozens more literary characters not quite what I was expecting.

Helper gave 3 points

3/3/05

#21 by Tbromyard

What can I say? It just blew me away and I could just feel the awesome crossover fever just slip through me. I loved the Moe prank call made in this one. Can't wait 4 next issue

Tbromyard gave 5 points

3/3/05

#22 by Mel

I donno, I just really wasn't into this issue. It seemed like the jokes were predicable and the plotline was really lacking. My friends agree, this seems to be one final attempt to save Futurama. And while REALLY REALLY want it to work, Im not seeing that it will work.

Its like 'Thats Lobstertainment', that most (not all, real fans love it all) didnt like the episode for no real reason, it was just lacking in the greated sence.

Im giving it a 3 because Matt's trying so hard to save the show... I'd buy a hundred copies if I'd help ut I dont see that making a difference to Fox. ... they are... upsetting, am I right?

Mel gave 3 points

3/5/05 | eMail

#23 by Charlotte Stump

I just bought this comic at hastings store. I love it. I wish they make a new show with The Simpsons and futurama together. All my friend love it. It the coolest comic, I ever read. I really enjoy it.

Charlotte Stump gave 5 points

3/7/05 | eMail

#24 by Bary

make more futurama episodes, its awsum! i luv the commentary in the dvd hehe its funny.

Bary gave 5 points

3/8/05

#25 by cio

i dont think i read it but id say its great if i did

cio gave 5 points

3/12/05

#26 by Stefan Scott

As I live in the UK, I have already read both parts of the Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis II but think the 2nd part 'The Read Menace' is slightly better than the 1st part 'Slaves of New New York'. This is because of the cameo appearance of the Amazing Colossal Homer from Simpsons Comics #1 in the 2nd part and also contains more humourous jokes referring to the different story-book characters and the return of the What-If? machine. Despite this, Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis II Part 1 is an awesome piece of comic treasure and I would like to give thanks to everyone at Bongo Comics for combining both comics again!

Stefan Scott gave 5 points

3/18/05 | eMail

#27 by Phinderli

This is will be the greatest comic book ever sold in the world The Simpsons Futurama part 2 it's going to be awsome I loooooooooooove all the other Comics and the way it makes reading

Phinderli gave 5 points

3/20/05

#28 by darren gibson

MAKE ANOTHER TV SERIES!!!

darren gibson gave 5 points

3/23/05 | eMail

#29 by Ryan Brown

Hmm, I liked it! The poster was nice to have, and the storyline is really good! I laughed at the cat in the hat being in the picture... and the double-flashback joke... I've been going on about it for ages! But, its a bummer that I can't find the second part... I need one!

Ryan Brown gave 3 points

3/26/05

#30 by zoidyzoid

Hmmm... initially I was a bit disappointed, but that was due to my insanely high expectations (carried over from the brilliant first crossover). Overall the art is top notch, and the story and writing are good enough.

zoidyzoid gave 4 points

4/3/05

#31 by Me

This comic lacked the sceintific prowess of the show. Though seeing the characters come together is good enough for me. Screw sceince, yeah futurama.

Me gave 5 points

4/22/05 | eMail

#32 by Zoidberrrrrrg

I hadn't read any crossovers before so I didn't know what to expect but I loved it. The comic timing of the thumb war bit was fantastic, and it was one of the coolest stories defining everyone's characters

Zoidberrrrrrg gave 4 points

4/30/05

#33 by yo niggers

futurama sucks!

yo niggers gave 1 point

5/5/05

#34 by Matt Groening

ITS ABSOLUTELY FANTASITC!!!!

Matt Groening gave 5 points

6/29/05

#35 by FryFan

I only got #2 of the original series just a couple of months before this was released and i have to say this is just as good.

FryFan gave 5 points

7/28/05

#36 by bagmir

good book.

bagmir gave 4 points

8/7/05 | eMail

#37 by chris

it was a great comic a lot better than part 2 tho but very good.

chris gave 5 points

8/7/05 | eMail

#38 by scruffy

an exellent with great jokes in it

scruffy gave 5 points

8/9/05

#39 by Zapp Brannigan

This comic was very funny. Is it just ME or... do you read the comics over again about 2 months after the release date of them? Hey! I buy the comics the day they come out!! Do you watch the programmes? I just bought Futurama Comics #22.

Zapp Brannigan gave 5 points

8/13/05

#40 by v.f.d

i absoutly loved it.i also thaught that mr smithers shoud have gone on zap branagin.THE WORLD IS QUITE HEARE.

v.f.d gave 4 points

9/1/05

#41 by qqqqqqq

How i buy it

qqqqqqq gave 3 points

11/6/05

#42 by Darth nazgul

It was extremely good.
best bit: Zapp rips of his shirt to show he is fat.
worst bit: Marge's phobia was cured, and she was afraid in this issue!

Darth nazgul gave 5 points

1/29/06

#43 by Dwayne

for some resen i liked this comic and the 2nd part to it alot

Dwayne gave 5 points

2/4/06

#44 by yruujnfhhhgf

its better than the 1sst 1 any ways

yruujnfhhhgf gave 4 points

2/13/06

#45 by Richard the Mutant

Just so you know, this is the BEST EVER ISSUE OF BONGO COMICS I HAVE READ!!!!!!!!!! Oh, and 'Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis II Part 1' is also known as 'Simpsons Comics Issue #103'. Well, bye then!

Richard the Mutant gave 5 points

2/19/06

#46 by fry&leelafoavaa

whooly cwrap! that was awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! simalarities in the caricters were so nodicable, it was koool! it was funnnni! IT WAS A MEMRABLE CROSSOVER! I wish i was in it..... my dreams have died before they came (zoidburg: welcome to my life![cry]) o well, oh yea, back to the comic...it was a buy it over and over kinda book, untill u have no more money, ur mom throws it out and u feel like u kiled a ppl, u commit retuwal suicide in the nerest suiside booth and end up were i am ......a loner, long story short, i need helf :)

fry&leelafoavaa gave 5 points

2/27/06 | eMail

#47 by ciara

i love the show the sinpsons mabey yall' should be more like them

p.s. my brother Shawn Moss(aka) Bowwow
love, Ciara Moss (aka) lil,cc

ciara gave 5 points

6/30/06

#48 by Stargirl

a way to introduce what would happen if Springfield were to come to New New York.It's fanastic.The rest of Springfield were the first to see Zapp fat.Eww

Stargirl gave 5 points

9/27/06

#49 by chris

genius. they need to make the third series

chris gave 5 points

12/8/06

#50 by rashad

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rashad gave 5 points

1/20/08

#51 by Rob

HAd some great moments

"Dad your on fire"
" Thanks you did pretty good too"

Laughed alot reading that

Rob gave 5 points

9/18/08

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