Xmas Time Is Fear



US Issue Number: 006

UK Issue Number(s): 008

Title Caption: Printed in Mint Condition!

Published (US): October 24th 2001 Trade Paperback: Futurama Adventures

Trivia

 * Kif is in the background yet again.
 * The Story of Xmas is performed by the staff of Planet Express. It appears to involve the birth of Zombie Jesus, Ebenezer Omicronian, the wise Omicronians, the monolith, six ghosts and Mom (played by Amy).
 * A nativity scene is in the background of one shot, Zombie Jesus' mother appears to be a fembot.
 * The Salvation Army now collects weapons for the defenseless to protect themselves on Xmas Eve instead of collecting money.
 * Santa and the Devil are on each other's lists.

Quotes

 * Professor: Well, we should get back to our rehearsal. Leela, how about we block your love scene with Zoidberg?
 * Fry: Leela, don't you get it? This is what Xmas is supposed to be like! Besides, why would Nixon lie?

Inside References

 * Bender & Fender perform the secret Robot House hand shake.

Special Features

 * Comic - H.G. Blob in Revenge of the Blob H.G. Blob goes to the cinema where he sees 20th century classic horror The Blob. He enjoys seeing the blob devourer people. Someone insults H.G., calling him the Blob's cousin so he does what comes naturally.
 * First appearance of Mrs Blob.

Characters
(In alphabetical order)


 * Amy
 * Bender
 * Clamps
 * Cubert Farnsworth
 * Donbot
 * Fender
 * Fry
 * Hermes
 * iZac
 * Joey Mousepad
 * Leela
 * Linda
 * Morbo
 * Nibbler
 * Nixon's head
 * Professor Farnsworth
 * Robot Devil
 * Sal
 * Santa Claus
 * Scruffy
 * Tinny Tim
 * Zoidberg

Comic Credits

 * Writer
 * Eric Rogers
 * Pencils
 * James Lloyd
 * Inks
 * Steve Steere, Jr.
 * Colors
 * Dave Stewart
 * Letters
 * Karen Bates
 * Editor
 * Bill Morrison
 * Naughty But Nice
 * Matt Groening