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Comic Book Guy is the proprietor of "The Android's Dungeon," a local comic book shop. Voiced by Hank Azaria, the fat, hirsute, surly Comic Book Guy is known for his sarcastic quips to customers. He holds a master's degree in folklore and mythology.
A noted science fiction buff, he has a bumper sticker that reads "MY OTHER CAR IS THE MILLENNIUM FALCON," given to him by a Harrison Ford-lookalike. His license plate is NCC-1701, the serial number of Star Trek's USS Enterprise. The contents of his display case include, among other oddities, a very rare Mary Worth in which she has advised a friend to commit suicide. He wears prescription pants, and in the 14th Halloween episode revealed he had a "Jabba the butt" tattoo in the appropriate place. He also owns a T-shirt that says "C:\DOS C:\DOS\RUN RUN\DOS\RUN1". He is a fan of the comic strip Hi & Lois. His store contains a section full of illegal videos (which include Mr. Rogers drunk, a top secret American nuclear war strategy, and local news reporter Kent Brockman picking his nose). He once had to give up the Ultimate Belt (which he won as a doorprize at the Star Trek Convention) because he, like most trekkers, had no use for a medium sized belt. He was a virgin well into his forties. At one time he was romantically involved with Principal Skinner's mother Agnes; later, he dated Skinner's fiancee, Edna Krabappel. Comic Book Guy was once married, in an online fantasy game. He and his internet wife were thinking of having children, but that would have severely drained his power crystals.
His catchphrase is the declaration "Worst. _____. ever." which is usually delivered with slight p between each word, and an emphasis on the "ever." He can be seen as a criticism of fandom, including The Simpsons' own fandom. He has also been said to be a caricature, in voice and look, of cult cartoon director Ralph Bakshi. Matt Groening once stated in an interview that his name is Louis Lane, although this has never been mentioned in the show itself. Several characters have actually referred to him by name as "Comic Book Guy."
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