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My guest today is a true legend in the world of comic art — Bill Morrison. You might know Bill as the co-founder of Bongo Comics, the longtime home of The Simpsons and Futurama in print. He’s also worked as an illustrator for Disney classics, served as Executive Editor for MAD Magazine, and created his own acclaimed series like Roswell: Little Green Man and Dead Vengeance. In our conversation, Bill shares stories from his journey through animation, comics, and publishing — from working alongside Matt Groening to reimagining The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine as a graphic novel. We also discuss the evolution of humor, satire, and storytelling in an era when pop culture is more self-aware than ever.

Tucson Comic-Con is raising the bar for its 16th year with an exciting guest announcement: acclaimed artist and writer Bill Morrison will be joining the festivities from August 29–31, 2025, at the Tucson Convention Center. Morrison has built a celebrated career in the worlds of comics and animation. He’s widely recognized for his contributions to The Simpsons and Futurama, where he played a major creative role through his work with Matt Groening’s Bongo Comics. In addition to producing iconic artwork for these two fan-favorite series, Morrison’s artistic journey began with painting movie posters for Disney, including titles like The Little Mermaid, Bambi, Peter Pan, and Cinderella. Beyond his work with familiar animated franchises, Morrison has shown his range across various forms of media—from merchandise and video games to limited edition prints and calendars. He co-developed Groening’s Disenchantment for Netflix and created the cult-favorite comic Roswell, Little Green Man. More rec...