(W/A) Sergio Aragonés, Evan Dorkin, Carol Lay, Peter Kuper
Indie artist Peter Kuper sends Bart on an incredulous journey when a monster firecracker leaves Bart deaf and dumbfounded. Then, Carol Lay delves in Bart's future with the help of a carnival and a crystal ball. Also, Evan Dorkin presents a tale of Bart and Milhouse and a new video game that somehow manages to stay just out of their reach. Plus, "Maggie's Crib" by Sergio Aragones.