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|name=Homeward Boned
|image=[[Image:Futurama Comics 42.jpg|225px]]
|image=[[File:Futurama-42-Cover 1.jpg|225px]]
|us no=42
|us no=42
|uk no=55
|uk no=55
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|written A by=Patric C. W. Verrone
|written B=Script
|written B by=Patric M. Verrone
|art by=James Lloyd
|title caption=Verrone - Lloyd - Pepoy
|title caption=Verrone - Lloyd - Pepoy
|us publish=25 March, 2009
|us publish={{date|25 March}}, [[2009]]
|uk publish=
|uk publish=
|title referee=''[[wikipedia:Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey|Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey]]''
|title referee=''{{w|Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey}}''
|paperback=
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"'''Homeward Boned'''" is the forty-second [[comic]] issue, which was released {{date|25 March}}, [[2009]] in the [[United States|US]].  <!-- insert brief plot summary here -->


==The Story==
== The Story ==
===Act I===
=== Act I ===
[[Bender Bending Rodríguez|Bender]] awakens to the sounds of his fellow staff members each upset that someone has messed with something of theirs. [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]] is particularly upset, someone has kidnapped [[Seymour Asses|Seymour]]. [[Dr. John A. Zoidberg|Zoidberg]] discovers a footprint, and after an analysis by [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|the Professor]], the crew head to Sirius K-9. Arriving on the planet, they discover that there is a monument there that resembles his dead dog. They soon learn that the planet is inhabited by dog-like aliens.
[[Bender Bending Rodríguez|Bender]] awakens to the sounds of his fellow staff members each upset that someone has messed with something of theirs. [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]] is particularly upset, someone has kidnapped [[Seymour Asses|Seymour]]. [[Dr. John A. Zoidberg|Zoidberg]] discovers a footprint, and after an analysis by [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|the Professor]], the crew head to Sirius K-9. Arriving on the planet, they discover that there is a monument there that resembles his dead dog. They soon learn that the planet is inhabited by dog-like aliens.


===Act II===
=== Act II ===
During dinner with king Rex, Fry asks about Seymour and they are lead to the sacred temple. It is revealed that Seymour is their [[religion|god]] and had called the Caninites to liberate him, and as such they don't let Fry take his dog home. That night the crew breaks into the church through the dog flap. The pedestal Seymour had been on was alarmed, and the crew are chased to the [[Planet Express Ship|ship]] and Seymour begin letting out ear-piercing shrieks, which are actually a call to the Caninites to invade [[Earth]]. [[Zapp Brannigan|Zapp]] surrenders to the invaders. Back at [[Planet Express]], Farnsworth reveals that Seymour's flea is making the noise and that fleas on each of the Caninites are signaling invasion plans to one another. Additionally his world domination flea circus is currently empty. They trick the Caninites to take a flea bath and the Caninites decide not to worship a god that makes them take baths, leaving Seymour with Fry.
During dinner with king Rex, Fry asks about Seymour and they are lead to the sacred temple. It is revealed that Seymour is their [[religion|god]] and had called the Caninites to liberate him, and as such they don't let Fry take his dog home. That night the crew breaks into the church through the dog flap. The pedestal Seymour had been on was alarmed, and the crew are chased to the [[Planet Express ship|ship]] and Seymour begins letting out ear-piercing shrieks, which are actually a call to the Caninites to invade [[Earth]]. [[Zapp Brannigan|Zapp]] surrenders to the invaders. Back at {{Planet Express}}, Farnsworth reveals that Seymour's flea is making the noise and that fleas on each of the Caninites are signaling invasion plans to one another. Additionally his world domination flea circus is currently empty. They trick the Caninites to take a flea bath and the Caninites decide not to worship a god that makes them take baths, leaving Seymour with Fry.


==Additional Info==
== Additional Info ==
===Trivia===
=== Trivia ===
*This was the first comic to be released after the [[films]].
*There is a Chihuahua Caninite who resembles the [[Taco Bellevue Doctor]], the pair are of the same species if not the same character.
*There is a Chihuahua Caninite who resembles the [[Taco Bellevue Doctor]], the pair are of the same species if not the same character.
*The six stages of pet grief are:
*The six stages of pet grief are:
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**However stages 2-4 are not out of character for Fry on a normal day, and stage 6 is not relevant due to Fry having Seymour back.
**However stages 2-4 are not out of character for Fry on a normal day, and stage 6 is not relevant due to Fry having Seymour back.


===Quotes===
=== Quotes ===
*'''Linda''': In a related story, the winners of the "Predict the Next Earth Invasion" contest will each receive a T-Shirt. The 330 winning entries said "Tuesday".
{{q|
*'''Farnsworth''': It sounds as if millions of voices cried out in terror and were then suddenly silenced.<br/>What a wonderful sound!
<poem>'''Linda''': In a related story, the winners of the "Predict the Next Earth Invasion" contest will each receive a T-Shirt. The 330 winning entries said "Tuesday".</poem>
*'''Fry''': I can't believe Seymour's been stolen!
<poem>'''Farnsworth''': It sounds [[Star Wars|as if millions of voices cried out in terror and were then suddenly silenced]]. What a wonderful sound!</poem>
<poem>'''Fry''': I can't believe Seymour's been stolen!
'''Bender''': Who?
'''Bender''': Who?
'''Leela''': Fry's fossilized dog from the 20th century. Don't You remember? You threw him into a pool of molten lava? Then you saved him from a pool of molten lava?
'''Leela''': Fry's fossilized dog from the [[20th century]]. Don't You remember? You threw him into a pool of molten lava? Then you saved him from a pool of molten lava?
'''Bender''': That doesn't sound like me. At least not in that order.
'''Bender''': That doesn't sound like me. At least not in that order.</poem>
}}


===Continuity===
=== Continuity ===
*[[Torgo's Executive Powder]] also kills fleas.
*[[Torgo's Executive Powder]] also kills fleas.
*Seymour and the Daily Growl return from "[[Jurassic Bark]]".
*Seymour and the Daily Growl return from "[[Jurassic Bark]]".


===Outside References===
=== Allusions ===
*A group of dogs are seen playing poker.
*A group of dogs are seen playing poker.
*"Damn them! Damn them all to hell!" references ''Planet of the Apes''.
*"Damn them! Damn them all to hell!" references ''{{w|Planet of the Apes (1968 film)|Planet of the Apes}}''.
*The Chihuahua Caninite says "Yo quiero Burger King" in reference to Taco Bell.
*The Chihuahua Caninite says "Yo quiero [[Burger King]]" in reference to Taco Bell.
*In reference to ''Peanuts'', the doghouse flying the welcome banner is a reference to Snoopy's imaginary plan, and is flown by someone resembling Charlie Brown
*In reference to ''Peanuts'', the doghouse flying the welcome banner is a reference to Snoopy's imaginary biplane, and is flown by someone resembling Charlie Brown.
*One of the dogs resembles Odie, ''Garfield'''s owner Jon's other pet.
*One of the dogs resembles {{w|Odie}}, [[Garfield]]'s owner {{w|Jon Arbuckle|Jon}}'s other pet.
*Two of the dogs resemble [[Simpsons Connections|Santa's Little Helper]], however this is most likely due to the art style being consistent between the two [[Matt Groening]] series.
*Two of the dogs resemble {{s|Santa's Little Helper}}, from ''[[The Simpsons]]'', however this is most likely due to the art style being consistent between the two [[Matt Groening]] series.
===Goofs===
 
*Nibbler's bowl reads "NIBBLES"
=== Goofs ===
[[File:Comic Issue 42 colour leakage.jpg|thumb|right|Colour leaked onto the white borders between frames.]]
*On the cover, Leela is missing her [[Wristlojackimator]].
*Nibbler's bowl reads "NIBBLES".
*Seymour's fossil is now red; it is unlikely, but not impossible, that he was painted.
*Seymour's fossil is now red; it is unlikely, but not impossible, that he was painted.
===Characters===
 
=== Characters ===
{{chars-begin}}
{{chars-begin}}
*[[Amy Wong|Amy]]
*[[Amy Wong|Amy]]
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*'''Debut''': Rover
*'''Debut''': Rover
*[[Seymour Asses|Seymour]]
*[[Seymour Asses|Seymour]]
*[[Taco Bellevue Doctor]] (possible cameo)
*[[Taco Bellevue Doctor]] {{cameo||possible}}
*'''Debut''': Spot
*'''Debut''': Spot
*[[Zapp Brannigan]]
*[[Zapp Brannigan]]
*[[Dr. John A. Zoidberg|Zoidberg]]
*[[Dr. John A. Zoidberg|Zoidberg]]
{{chars-end}}
{{chars-end}}
====Additional Characters in the park====
 
*[[Ethan 'Bubblegum' Tate]]
==== Additional characters in the park ====
*[[Sal]]
{{chars-begin}}
*[[Dr. Ogden Wernstrom]]
*[[Barbados Slim]]
*{{Bubblegum}}
*[[Crack addict]]
*[[Dr. Ben Beeler]]
*[[Dr. Ben Beeler]]
*[[Randy Munchnik]]
*[[Igner]]
*{{LaBarbara}}
*[[Larry]]
*{{Mayor Poopenmeyer}}
*[[Nine]]
*[[Petunia]]
*[[Petunia]]
*[[LaBarbara Conrad]]
*{{Randy}}
*[[Richard Nixon's head]]
*[[Sal]]
*[[Scruffy]]
*[[Scruffy]]
*[[Number 9 Man]]
*[[Barbados Slim]]
*[[Mayor C. Randall Poopenmeyer]]
*[[Smitty]]
*[[Smitty]]
*[[Crack Addict]]
*[[Walt]]
*[[Richard Nixon's head]]
*{{Wernstrom}}
*[[Walt, Larry and Igner]]
{{chars-end}}


==Comic Credits==
== Comic Credits ==
*Story
*Story
**[[Patric C. W. Verrone]]
**[[Patric C. W. Verrone]]
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Latest revision as of 17:07, 15 January 2018

Homeward Boned
Futurama-42-Cover 1.jpg
US Publish Number42
UK Publish Number(s)55
Writers
StoryPatric C. W. Verrone
ScriptPatric M. Verrone
Art byJames Lloyd
Title captionVerrone - Lloyd - Pepoy
Published (US)25 March, 2009
Title referenceHomeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

"Homeward Boned" is the forty-second comic issue, which was released 25 March, 2009 in the US.

The Story

Act I

Bender awakens to the sounds of his fellow staff members each upset that someone has messed with something of theirs. Fry is particularly upset, someone has kidnapped Seymour. Zoidberg discovers a footprint, and after an analysis by the Professor, the crew head to Sirius K-9. Arriving on the planet, they discover that there is a monument there that resembles his dead dog. They soon learn that the planet is inhabited by dog-like aliens.

Act II

During dinner with king Rex, Fry asks about Seymour and they are lead to the sacred temple. It is revealed that Seymour is their god and had called the Caninites to liberate him, and as such they don't let Fry take his dog home. That night the crew breaks into the church through the dog flap. The pedestal Seymour had been on was alarmed, and the crew are chased to the ship and Seymour begins letting out ear-piercing shrieks, which are actually a call to the Caninites to invade Earth. Zapp surrenders to the invaders. Back at Planet Express, Farnsworth reveals that Seymour's flea is making the noise and that fleas on each of the Caninites are signaling invasion plans to one another. Additionally his world domination flea circus is currently empty. They trick the Caninites to take a flea bath and the Caninites decide not to worship a god that makes them take baths, leaving Seymour with Fry.

Additional Info

Trivia

  • This was the first comic to be released after the films.
  • There is a Chihuahua Caninite who resembles the Taco Bellevue Doctor, the pair are of the same species if not the same character.
  • The six stages of pet grief are:
    1. Moronic anger
    2. Unfounded optimism
    3. Annoying nostalgia
    4. Stubborn idiocy
    5. Larceny
    6. Acceptance
    • However stages 2-4 are not out of character for Fry on a normal day, and stage 6 is not relevant due to Fry having Seymour back.

Quotes

    Linda: In a related story, the winners of the "Predict the Next Earth Invasion" contest will each receive a T-Shirt. The 330 winning entries said "Tuesday".

    Fry: I can't believe Seymour's been stolen!
    Bender: Who?
    Leela: Fry's fossilized dog from the 20th century. Don't You remember? You threw him into a pool of molten lava? Then you saved him from a pool of molten lava?
    Bender: That doesn't sound like me. At least not in that order.

Continuity

Allusions

  • A group of dogs are seen playing poker.
  • "Damn them! Damn them all to hell!" references Planet of the Apes.
  • The Chihuahua Caninite says "Yo quiero Burger King" in reference to Taco Bell.
  • In reference to Peanuts, the doghouse flying the welcome banner is a reference to Snoopy's imaginary biplane, and is flown by someone resembling Charlie Brown.
  • One of the dogs resembles Odie, Garfield's owner Jon's other pet.
  • Two of the dogs resemble Santa's Little Helper, from The Simpsons, however this is most likely due to the art style being consistent between the two Matt Groening series.

Goofs

Colour leaked onto the white borders between frames.
  • On the cover, Leela is missing her Wristlojackimator.
  • Nibbler's bowl reads "NIBBLES".
  • Seymour's fossil is now red; it is unlikely, but not impossible, that he was painted.

Characters

(In alphabetic order)

Additional characters in the park

(In alphabetic order)

Comic Credits