Simpsons Comics #221

(March 2014)

Homer Simpson: Canine Decoder (Table of Contents: 1)

Homer Simpson / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script

Ian Boothby (credited)

Pencils

Nina Matsumoto (credited)

Inks

Mike Rote (credited)

Colors

Art Villanueva (credited)

Letters

Karen Bates (credited)

Editing

Bill Morrison (credited)

Genre

humour; domestic

Characters

Homer Simpson; Marge Simpson; Bart Simpson; Lisa Simpson; Maggie Simpson; Grampa Simpson [Abe Simpson]; Santa's Little Helper; Arnie Pie; Carl Carlson; Dewey Largo; Edna Krabappel; Groundskeeper Willie; Krusty the Clown; Lenny Leonard; Mr. Burns [Charles Montgomery Burns]; Miss Hoover; Miss Pommelhorst; Moe Szyslak; Principal Skinner [Seymour Skinner]; Rainier Wolfcastle; Waylon Smithers; Janey Powell; Jessica Lovejoy; Martin Prince; Milhouse Van Houten; Ralph Wiggum; Sherri; Terri; Mendoza (a dog); Poopsie (a dog)

Synopsis

Homer embarks on a new career as a "dog listener", where he solves dogs' problems. When word gets out about his skill, his services become a big hit among Springfield's dogs and dog owners alike, but he quickly develops burnout and quits. Meanwhile, Lisa sets out to prove that gym class is unfair, but ends up using her intellect to analyze gym and become a success at it.

Reprints

• from Simpsons Comics (Bongo, 1993 series) #194 ([September] 2012)