Haven’t you heard, the Simpsons Comic is coming to an END after 25 years! Such sad news for fans all over the world. The series will be shutting down in this October. Keep reading for more details!

The Simpsons Comic – The end of an era

Yes, you have heard it right. The Simpson is actually coming to an end, well, in the comic book world, at least. While the long and record-breaking animated series will premiere its 30th season this fall, their comic series Simpsons Comics is shutting down after 25 years. The news was first mentioned by Simpsons Comics scribe Ian Boothby at San Diego Comic-Con. Yesterday, publisher Bongo Comics put out a statement on Facebook to make the news official.

In details, the 245th issue of Simpsons Comic, which is rolling out in October, will be the very last chapter. “It’s a heartfelt series farewell from your pals at Bongo,” the post read. “A tale of twists, turns, irradiated missteps, and surprise cameos that will have your head spinning, bosom heaving and wallet screaming to be emptied!” Most of the 90s kids would remember the series launched along with Bongo Comics back in 1993 by the creator Matt Groening.

It aimed to tell original stories separate from the TV show, as well as follow up on events that would occur on the small screen. They released several other titles over the years, including Simpson’s offshoots like Itchy & Scratchy Comics and Bart Simpson favourite Radioactive Man.

Is this also the end for SpongeBob SquarePants?

All in all, this news does call into question the future of Bongo Comics. The publisher’s only other major title, SpongeBob SquarePants, announced plans to go on a hiatus, which they would instead say “an extended break”. Thus, it makes us speculate that the 25-year-old publishing company might be saying “Smell ya later forever.” Are you ready for a world without both Simpsons Comic and SpongeBob SquarePants? Let us know in the comments.