Happy Birthday Matt Groening

The Best Comics of the Decade 1980-1990 Vol 1 Limited Edition Book Signed by Matt Groening and Bill Griffith

Happy birthday to cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of the comic strip Life in Hell (1977–2012) and co-creator of the animated TV series The Simpsons (1989–present) and Futurama (1999–2003, 2008–2013). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is the limited edition book The Best Comics of the Decade 1980-1990 Vol 1 hand-signed by Matt Groening and Bill Griffith. Featuring comics selected by Fantagraphics and the editors of The Comics Journal including contributions by Matt Groening, Robert Crumb, Dave Sim, Peter Bagge, Bill Griffith, and others, this hardcover edition of 650 copies is hand-signed and numbered. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Matt Groening

The Best Comics of the Decade 1980-1990 Vol 1 Limited Edition Book Signed by Matt Groening and Bill Griffith

Happy birthday to cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of the comic strip Life in Hell (1977–2012) and co-creator of the animated TV series The Simpsons (1989–present) and Futurama (1999–2003, 2008–2013). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is the limited edition book The Best Comics of the Decade 1980-1990 Vol 1 hand-signed by Matt Groening and Bill Griffith. Featuring comics selected by Fantagraphics and the editors of The Comics Journal including contributions by Matt Groening, Robert Crumb, Dave Sim, Peter Bagge, Bill Griffith, and others, this hardcover edition of 650 copies is hand-signed and numbered. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Matt Groening

The Best Comics of the Decade 1980-1990 Vol 1 Limited Edition Book Signed by Matt Groening and Bill Griffith

Happy birthday to cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of the comic strip Life in Hell (1977–2012) and co-creator of the animated TV series The Simpsons (1989–present) and Futurama (1999–2003, 2008–2013). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is the limited edition book The Best Comics of the Decade 1980-1990 Vol 1 hand-signed by Matt Groening and Bill Griffith. Featuring comics selected by Fantagraphics and the editors of The Comics Journal including contributions by Matt Groening, Robert Crumb, Dave Sim, Peter Bagge, Bill Griffith, and others, this hardcover edition of 650 copies is hand-signed and numbered. In Near Mint condition with a Very Good dustjacket. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Bill Morrison

Machina Ex Femina Print Hand-Signed by Jane Wiedlin and Bill Morrison

Happy birthday to cartoonist Bill Morrison, best known as the co-founder of Bongo Comics (the publishing home of The Simpsons and Futurama). A few years back Morrison teamed up with Jane Wiedlin (rhythm guitarist and vocalist of the new wave band The Go-Go's) to create the rock and roll fantasy comic Lady Robotika. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this sexy print from the comic entitled "Machina Ex Femina" hand-signed in person by Wiedlin and artist Morrison. 11 x 17 inches on heavy stock paper. Very Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Matt Groening - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Rock Bottom Remainders Limited Edition Print Signed by 12 incl. Stephen King, Amy Tan, Dave Barry, Matt Groening

Happy birthday to cartoonist Matt Groening, best known as the creator of the comic strip Life in Hell (1977–2012) and the television series The Simpsons (1989–present) and Futurama (1999–2003, 2008–2013). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this signed limited edition lithograph commemorating the 20th anniversary and final concerts of his band The Rock Bottom Remainders.  The rock and roll band consisted of popular authors including Groening whose concerts raised millions of dollars for charity. The band took its self-mocking name from the publishing term "remaindered book," a work of which the unsold remainder of the publisher's stock of copies is sold at a reduced price.  The caricature of the band was created in 2003 by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist David Horsey and is signed by members Stephen King, Amy Tan, Dave Barry, Scott Turow, Mitch Albom, Greg Iles, Matt Groening, Roy Blount Jr., James McBride, Ridley Pearson, Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark. The image is approximately 11 x 17 inches and printed on archival stock. Fine condition. Numbered in a edition of 270. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Dan Castellaneta - Collector's Treasure of the Day

The Simpsons Print Signed by Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Happy birthday today to Dan Castellaneta, the voice of Homer Simpson, Abraham "Grampa" Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, Mayor Quimby and Hans Moleman! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color print from The Simpsons, which has been hand-signed by actors Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), and Yeardley Smith (Lisa). The Simpsons is the longest-running scripted show in television history. Crisp clear signatures on a mint glossy photo. Provenance Julien's Auctions. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

We'd also like to take this opportunity to honor Castellaneta's co-star Marcia Wallace, best known as the voice of Edna Krabappel, who passed away this week. She will be missed.