Issue Details

Issue	#4
Published	1998
Frequency	Annual
Cover Price	2.50 USD
Pages	36
Editing	Bill Morrison

Cover Details

Characters	Bart Simpson; Marge Simpson; Homer Simpson; Lisa Simpson; Milhouse; Santa's Little Helper; Furball
Genre	Humour
Pencils	Bill Morrison
Inks	Bill Morrison
Colors	Nathan Kane
Notes	Matt Groening is created on the cover, but did not draw it.

13 page The Simpsons story "I Faced Tahn-En-Bahm The Christmas Tree From Another World"

Characters	Lisa Simpson; Homer Simpson; Bart Simpson; Marge Simpson; Maggie Simpson; Tahn-En-Bahm; Kodos; Kang; Police Chief Wiggum
Synopsis	The Christmas tree bought by the Simpsons is actually the vanguard for an alien invasion.
Genre	Humour
Script	Chuck Dixon
Pencils	Phil Ortiz
Inks	Tim Bavington
Colors	Nathan Kane
Letters	Chris Ungar

1 page The Simpsons illustration "Rigel Four, Springfield Zero Introduction"

Characters	The Simpsons
Script	Bill Morrison
Pencils	Bill Morrison
Inks	Bill Morrison
Notes	Matt Groening's signature appears on the illustration, but he did not contribute to the art.

2 page The Simpsons illustration "Rigel Four, Springfield Zero"

Pencils	Geof Darrow
Inks	Geof Darrow
Colors	Nathan Kane

13 page The Simpsons story "The Illustrative Man"

Characters	Bart Simpson; Lisa Simpson; Homer Simpson; Marge Simpson; Maggie Simpson; Marty the Tattooed Man; Patty; Selma; Zombie; Police Chief Wiggum; Apu; Hans Moleman; Kent Brockman; Moe; Groundskeeper Willie; Milhouse; Principal Skinner
Synopsis	Every tattoo tells a story.
Genre	Humour
Script	Batton Lash
Pencils	Julius Priete
Inks	Tim Bavington
Colors	Nathan Kane
Letters	Karen Bates