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Futurama Simpsons Crossover Crisis Part II #2

Release Date: 3/23/05

Futurama Simpsons Crossover Crisis Part II #2

After all of the residents of Springfield are enslaved in 31st century New New York City, the Simpsons and the Planet Express crew must work together to restore order, find a peaceful resolution, and repair the huge gaping vortex in the side of the New New York Public Library that has unleashed every character from the world of literature on an unsuspecting populace. Prepare yourself for..."The Read Menace"! Read it and weep with laughter.

# of Reviews: 40 Rating: 83%

#1 by Otis P Jivefunk

It was a reasonable effort, but not up to the extremely high standard set by the previous Crossovers. Personally I thought that all the literary characters got in the way a bit. Having two sets of characters (Futurama/Simpsons) is more than enough to provide substantial material...

The whole issue felt a bit rushed, in terms of artwork and script (and on page 29 there's an extra "the" in Bart's speech bubble). There was simply so much more in the first part, and some really nice panel experimentation. This seemed more standard and run of the mill, but that's ok I guess. I found that some parts came off as a bit forced, however there were some genuinely classic and hilarious moments. I love how they brought the Finglonger back, and the joke they used with Bart picking Lisa's nose was hilarious! It was also great seeing Hans Moleman getting left behind in space, and the irony of Bender being used as a bottle opener by giant Homer was classic!

3/23/05

#2 by Stefan Scott

As I live in the UK, I had read the 2nd part of the Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis II about 2 weeks ago and I think this part 'The Read Menace' is much 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 and also contains more humourous jokes referring to the different story-book characters and the return of the What-If? machine and the Fing-longer. I also loved the Hans Moleman stranded in space joke and the new Captain of Zapp Brannigan's Nimbus Starship: Cptn. Waylon Smithers! I thought the first part was quite good but I felt that the Simpsons characters weren't involved much in the story. In the second part, I preferred the fact that they had a much larger role in the story. Anyway, 'The Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis II' has been an awesome piece of comic treasure and I would like to give special thanks to Matt Groening for creating both The Simpsons and Futurama as well as everyone at Bongo Comics for combining both universes again!
P.S. BRING FUTURAMA BACK ON FOX!!! So I can start watching it on Sky-One again!

Stefan Scott gave 5 points

3/24/05 | eMail

#3 by Ryan Brown

Hello! I live in UK, and can't find the second part anywhere! WHSmith, Martin's, Woolworths, Newsagents... where is it? The next one will be here soon, oh no!
But, I have read all other reviews... and if I don't get the 2nd part, I know what it's mostly about now (Shame to miss the poster - was there one?) Expect to hear from me in other comic reviews before this very soon...

Ryan Brown gave 4 points

3/26/05

#4 by tom123

I thought it was a decent issue. There were a few good surprises in there, and I always like surprises. There were also plenty of laughs, and, of course, the great ending. I can only wonder what lies in the future for this.

tom123 gave 4 points

3/26/05

#5 by The Futurama Wiz

It was a okay issue.Not as good as I expected though. I'm looking more forward to #20

The Futurama Wiz gave 4 points

3/26/05

#6 by fryfan

It was funny, but not as good as Part II of the original crossover. I like the ending, hope there are more crossovers in the future.

fryfan gave 4 points

3/29/05

#7 by thewhyofthisguy

Not very original, seemed forced; and maybe a little rushed. Still It had some good things.
But whats up with Mr.Burn's clone? I smell a two part comic special next year.
Smithers the butt-pirate, funny.

thewhyofthisguy gave 4 points

3/29/05

#8 by Nick Smith

MAKE A REPRINT BOOK OF THE WHOLE THING ALREADY!!!!!!! Springfield meeting New New York is cool enough for me.

Nick Smith gave 5 points

3/31/05

#9 by futurama rox

awsomeness!!!!!!!!FUTURAMA ROX!!!!!!!!!!!

futurama rox gave 5 points

3/31/05

#10 by Mr.X

The First Crossover, meanin issues 3 & 4 in England, were FAB. But i always want the Simpsons to do MORE in the world of Futurama. Well, Congrats 2 Matt and the rest of u Wakos, ya did it!

Mr.X gave 5 points

4/1/05

#11 by bobby

I liked how lots of fictional characters from books came together. One of the best crossover issues

bobby gave 4 points

4/1/05

#12 by fredoooodfoiofregjp

you suck

fredoooodfoiofregjp gave 1 point

4/2/05

#13 by Nudgenudge

I just caught this one while I was in Ireland, and I found it pretty good.

Maybe it was the Smithers/"Albator" (I don't know the American name, sorry, I saw this anime character when I was young in France), or the giant Homer, but it was most certainly all the book referenced.
Heck, I even saw Raoul Duke, from the late Hunter S. Thompson's "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (page 12, case 4).

So I won't say it's lousy. I liked it, I'll surely re-read it sometimes, and that's my idea of a good comic book.
My two cents.

Nudgenudge gave 4 points

4/2/05

#14 by cedric van rossem

I like it but it was just a bit to much.
there where to many book characters and with al those high-tech weapons from the future they could be beat very easiliy.
But it was a very good idea using homer from the first comic book

cedric van rossem gave 4 points

4/4/05 | eMail

#15 by yo yo yoyoyo

homer y

4/7/05

#16 by futuregirl2

Really wicked. If it involves Futurama and the Simpsons then how could it be bad. Futurama rules!!!!!!

futuregirl2 gave 5 points

4/14/05

#17 by Dillon

Since I don't have any of the other crossovers, I had to use Morbos explanation, which wasn't too detailed........

Anyways, I really liked the comic, moreso than any of my other Futurama comics so I'm giving it a five.

I'm just now realising that I don't have Simpsons comics #1, rather I have Bart Simpson comics #1. So that's why I didn't get the giant Homer thing....

I liked the what if machine and Flanders scratching his butt and the copyright protected super-heroes. Great Comic!

Dillon gave 5 points

4/16/05 | eMail

#18 by shut up and sitdown

it was great

shut up and sitdown gave 5 points

4/16/05

#19 by Bobby Xie

I'll love it!

Bobby Xie gave 5 points

4/21/05

#20 by Me

I enjoyed reading the comic. Even though the overall sceintifics and logic of Futurama were lacking from the comic. Of course thinking of a way to have these characters cross over is a feet in that of it's self. Though a inter -dimensional machine would have been more practical. Still very funny!

Me gave 4 points

4/22/05 | eMail

#21 by Jason

Simpsons and Futurama are my fav.FUTURAMA RULES!!!!OH yeah

Jason gave 4 points

4/23/05

#22 by megadude

yes sir, i liked it.
i thought giant homer was teh pwn.

megadude gave 5 points

4/24/05 | eMail

#23 by I worked on it

Matt has nothing to do with these books. I've almost never seen him there or heard of any input from him.

I worked on it gave 3 points

4/25/05

#24 by Ian Boothby

Matt writes the checks for them. And that's good enough for me.
I'm giving it five points because of James Lloyd's amazing art.

Ian Boothby gave 5 points

4/27/05

#25 by Andy

I found this crossover a lot worse than the first one. It wasn't even funny, and the plot was stupid. I wish Bongo could put more work into it.

Andy gave 2 points

5/1/05

#26 by IVANSKY

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IVANSKY gave 1 point

5/14/05 | eMail

#27 by carlota

I love it, best comic need to make a movie of the simpson and futurama together. They are good stories for every one to enjoy. I give a 100 gold star

carlota gave 5 points

5/25/05 | eMail

#28 by log

Write your review herle.

log gave 5 points

6/3/05

#29 by finlay bergin

it a good comic book

finlay bergin gave 5 points

6/19/05

#30 by wonder

is the Ian Boothby above the one that wrote the issues? if so, i congratulate you on your efforts for not only the two crossover series, but for simpsons and futurama comics. your stories are good! by the way, im in australia and just got Simpsons #103, AWESOME! Loved futurama 13. AWESOME. and both crossovers...YOW that was outstanding effort. CONGRATULATIONS!

wonder gave 5 points

7/4/05

#31 by FryFan

Disappointing...very, very disappointing. I had high expectations for this issue, but alas, it was not meant to be.

FryFan gave 4 points

7/28/05

#32 by anon

This comic was the last of the simpsons/futurama crossover crisis 2 and it leaves you hanging by saying 'the end?' meanin there miht be a simpsons/futurama crossover crises 3. Sadly i did not buy the other two other very old ones.

anon gave 5 points

7/29/05

#33 by scruffy

an amazing comic well worth waiting for

scruffy gave 5 points

8/9/05

#34 by Fry

This comic was GREAT. Well Worth the wait. Did anyone ese miss the first 2 like anon. By the way GREAT website.

Fry gave 5 points

8/12/05

#35 by Campbell fry

that was the best simpsons futurama crossover ever.i aggre with the why guy i smell a simpson futurama crossever #3.still dont know whats with mom and burns.alloth i dident expect colloso homer.keep up the good work mat.

Campbell fry gave 5 points

9/1/05

#36 by hahaha

it sucks bum i h8 it its terrible the makers of simpsons and futurama should be shot but still i got some shackles in the back but not really i think it isnt nessecery for me to drink my own urine but i do it anyway coz its sterile an i like the taste

hahaha gave 5 points

10/5/05 | eMail

#37 by Dwayne

for some resen i liked this comic and the 1st part to it alot

Dwayne gave 5 points

2/4/06

#38 by steve castle

was good but had a very fake ending.

steve castle gave 4 points

7/1/06

#39 by Fan of Zoidberg

I loved it. It was great.My favourite part was when Homer asked the What If machine if Flanders was a monkey

Fan of Zoidberg gave 5 points

10/5/06

#40 by aaron

HALARIOUS! Matt I don't know how you do it. you are a genious! 5 stars.*****

aaron gave 5 points

10/10/06

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