SpongeBob Comics

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SpongeBob Comics (series)
SpongeBob Comics 1.jpg
Cover for SpongeBob Comics #1. Art by Sherm Cohen.
Publication information
Publisher United Plankton/Bongo Comics
ScheduleMonthly
Format Ongoing series
Genre
Publication dateFebruary 2011 — October 2018
No. of issues85
Main character SpongeBob SquarePants
ISSN 2158-253X
Creative team
Created by Stephen Hillenburg
Written byVarious
ArtistVarious
Penciller Various
Letterer(s)Comicraft
Rob Leigh
Colorist Various
EditorChris Duffy

SpongeBob Comics is a comic book series based on the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants . It was published by United Plankton Pictures and distributed by Bongo Comics. It was initially published every two months in the United States beginning in February 2011 and was published monthly from June 2012 to October 2018.

Contents

History

Originally, Stephen Hillenburg authored an educational comic book in the 1980s, called The Intertidal Zone, while he worked as a teacher of marine science at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, California. This comic book depicted ocean life through anthropomorphic sea creatures, as the character of Bob the Sponge, a natural sponge with sunglasses who would become the first prototype of SpongeBob SquarePants. The universe of the SpongeBob SquarePants series is therefore directly inspired by The Intertidal Zone.

Following the launch of the SpongeBob SquarePants television series in 1999, Nickelodeon Magazine regularly published in its issues numerous comic stories from the series' universe. In 2009, the first comics book compilation of SpongeBob SquarePants comics, Comic Crazy!, was published, featuring various comic stories published in Nickelodeon Magazine. A second volume is published a year later. American distributor Tokyopop also adapted several episodes of the series into cine-manga comics.

In November 2010, United Plankton Pictures announced the upcoming release of a comic book series entirely dedicated to SpongeBob SquarePants and supporting characters in association with Bongo Comics Group, a comic book publishing company founded in 1993 by The Simpsons and Futurama creator, Matt Groening. [1]

Debuting in February 2011, the series was published under the name of SpongeBob Comics, and was originally intended to be bimonthly, before becoming monthly from June 2012. Along with Hillenburg, independent comic creators who contributed to the first issue include James Kochalka, Hilary Barta, Graham Annable, Gregg Schigiel, and Jacob Chabot. [2] [3] Issue number 13, a Halloween special, was released in October 2012 featuring the work of such writers and artists as Stephen R. Bissette, Tony Millionaire, Al Jaffee, and Derek Drymon. [4] Another Halloween-themed issue was released the following year featuring cartoonist Michael T. Gilbert. [5]

In June 2013, United Plankton released SpongeBob Annual-Size Super-Giant Swimtacular #1. Managing editor Chris Duffy said the annual was "specially tailored" for superhero fans, with a cover by artist Jacob Chabot that was influenced by the Marvel Comics annuals of the 1960s. [5] Collaborators for the book included Drymon, Kochalka, Barta, Ramona Fradon, Chuck Dixon, Jerry Ordway, and Vincent Deporter. [6] A second superhero-inspired annual was released in June 2014. [7]

In 2018, the series went on a publication hiatus after issue #85 due to Bongo Comics Group shutting down in October. Stephen Hillenburg died a month later, making a continuation of the series very uncertain. [8]

Reception

In a review of the premiere issue, Chad Nevett of Comic Book Resources wrote: "SpongeBob Comics is effective at capturing the tone of the show and allowing the creators to present their own takes on the characters at times. It suffers sometimes from not being able to rely on the strengths of animation and, hopefully, will take advantage of the things that comics can do that animation can't." [9]

Brigid Alverson of Comic Book Resources described SpongeBob Annual-Size Super-Giant Swimtacular #1 as "48 pages of pure summer vacation fun that is goofy enough to be fun for kids and smart enough to entertain adults as well." [6] Writing for School Library Journal, J. Caleb Mozzocco said that although the longer page-count and higher price tag of the SpongeBob annual might make it a "less-than-ideal" jumping-on point, he added that "the superhero parody content ironically makes it an even easier comic for comics readers with no experience with the cartoon to enjoy." [10]

Issues

IssuesRelease dateCaptionTitleStoryArtColorsLettering
1February 9, 2011POROUS PREMIERE ISSUEWaking Up Is Hard to Do Graham Annable Pencils: Gregg Schigiel
Inks: Adam DeKraker		Rick Nielsen Comicraft
Stylin' SpongeChris DuffyAndy Rementer
Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy vs. the Octopus King James Kochalka Hilary BartaRick Nielsen
GlowSpongeBob Flynn
They're Playing My TuneDavid LewmanJacob ChabotMark Martin
Best Joke Ever Robert Leighton Vince Deporter Wes Dzioba
Midnight Snack AttackCorey BarbaWes Dzioba
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
2April 13, 2011CAUTION: STUDENT BOATER!Picture It! Derek Drymon Gregg SchigielMolly DolbenComicraft
Split DecisionRobert LeightonJacob ChabotMark Martin
Star Studded CastChris DuffyAndy Rementer
All Wrapped UpScott RobertsGregg SchigielRick Nielsen
A Swell TimeBob Flynn
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Grandma's CookiesBob Flynn
3June 8, 2011HE'S GOT ISSUES!Squidward and the Golden ClarinetDerek DrymonGregg Schigiel, Ramona FradonMark MartinComicraft, Rick Parker
A Peek Inside the Mind of PatrickRobert LeightonVince DeporterEllen EverettVince Deporter
Weird BeardChris DuffyAndy RementerComicraft
Krabby GaryDavid LewmanJacob ChabotRick Nielsen
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Dial 'S' for WillieJacob LambertVince DeporterEllen Everett
One Afternoon in SpringGraham AnnableMark Martin
4August 10, 2011BEWARE... THE DISHWASHER!The ReplacementGraham AnnablePencils: Gregg Schigiel
Inks: Adam DeKraker		Molly DolbenComicraft
Look, Squidward, I Bought You a Special Surprise!Dave RomanAndy Rementer
Burn ItBrian SmithPencils: Gregg Schigiel
Inks: Adam DeKraker		Ellen Everett
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
SpongeBob! Wait!!!Joey WeiserStephen DeStefano
Mental DeliveryScott RobertsVince DeporterRick Nielsen
Patrick's Big SecretCorey BarbaVince DeporterMark Martin
A Plankton Family TreeCorey BarbaRick Nielsen
SpongeBob and Patrick Make a Funny Face Sam Henderson
5October 12, 2011ANOTHER WORK OF ART FROMDay Off / Off DayDerek DrymonGregg SchigielRick NielsenComicraft
Let 'Er RipJacob LambertVince DeporterEllen Everett
Flotsam & Jetsam: The Aquatic SpongeChris DuffyNate Neal
Let's Go to the Vet's OfficeDave RomanAndy Rementer
Truckin'!Chuck DixonStephen DeStefanoMark Martin
Squidward's NightmareRobert LeightonJacob ChabotMolly Dolben
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Face 2 FaceJoey WeiserRichard Thompson
6December 14, 2011CRISIS OF INFINITE JERKS!Bikini Bottom 2Dani MichaeliJacob ChabotRick NielsenComicraft
Scared SquareCasey AlexanderVince DeporterMonica Kubina
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Where's Penny?Robert LeightonGregg SchigielMonica Kubina
Squidward Saves TelevisionGregg SchigielMolly Dolben
Mr. Krabs' Pool PartyDave RomanAndy Rementer
SpongeBob CargoPantsCorey BarbaJulie Wilson
7February 8, 2012THE SAVAGE SPATULA OFMissing Man!David LewmanJacob ChabotMolly DolbenComicraft
Gary's Hairball AdventureJames Kochalka
Look Out Below!Graham AnnableMolly Dolben
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: Sea StarsJulie WinterbottomNate Neal
Egg HuntJoey WeiserVince DeporterMonica Kubina
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Krabby KlubScott ShawJacob ChabotMonica Kubina
8April 11, 2012DUMBIN' RIGHT AT YA!Slip-Sledding AwayGraham AnnableRick NielsenComicraft
The Tooth Shall Set You FreeCorey BarbaJacob ChabotMike DeVito
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Jam SessionBob Flynn
Formula for SuccessScott RobertsVince DeporterRick NielsenComicraft
Design Mrs. Puff's Dream BoatDave RomanAndy Rementer
Sandy's New InventionDave DeGrand
9June 13, 2012Calls in the WildGraham AnnablePencils: Gregg Schigiel
Inks: Adam DeKraker		Monica KubinaComicraft
The Big BreakoutVince DeporterEllen Everett
Sock It to Me (Part 1)Joey WeiserGraham Annable
PatStar NoPantsCorey BarbaVince DeporterMike LaPinski
Sock It to Me (Part 2)Joey WeiserGraham Annable
Heroes at the BeachDavid LewmanVince DeporterMolly Dolben
Sock It to Me (Part 3)Joey WeiserGraham Annable
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: CephalopodsMaris WicksNate Neal
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
10July 11, 2012SAFE-CRACKING UP!The HousesitterScott RobertsGregg SchigielMichael LapinskiComicraft
Cleaning UpDave RomanAndy Rementer
Mermaid-Man and Barnacle Boy in Raising the Curtain of Evil!Robert LeightonMark Martin
Mermaid-Man and Barnacle Boy vs. Plankton!James KochalkaHilary BartaRick NeilsenComicraft
SpongeBob is The KeyJacob LambertVince DeporterMonica Kubina
SpongeBob Finds A CaveJames Kochalka
Hold Still!Jay LenderRick Neilsen
11August 8, 2012MORE SWEET STORIES!
12September 12, 2012WELL DONE, SQUIDWARD!Great GrandmaDavid LewmanJacob ChabotRichard NielsenComicraft
Yacht to KnowSam HendersonDerek Drymon/Stephen DeStefanoScott Roberts
Too Tough!David LewmanJacob ChabotMike Devito
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Bossin' & Flossin'Jacob LambertVince DeporterMonica Kubina
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: CrabsMaris WicksNate Neal
13October 10, 2012HAUNTED 13TH ISSUE!The Taste of FEAR!David LewmanVince DeporterMolly DolbenComicraft
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: AnglersMaris WicksNate Neal
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Drawn In!Derek DrymonDerek Drymon/Stephen R. BissetteCat Garza/Monica Kubina
Broken MirrorDave RomanAndy Rementer
The Curse of the Flying DutchmanDerek DrymonTony MillionaireJames CampbellTony Millionaire
Clues for the CluelessRobert LeightonJacob ChabotHifiComicraft
Dream Big!Chris YambarAl Jaffee
14November 14, 2012NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!Dream a Patty DreamChuck DixonJacob ChabotHifiComicraft
One Night at the Chum BucketJacob LambertHilary BartaRick Neilsen
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
For the Love of ChumDerek DrymonGregg SchigielMolly Dolben
The Enemy Within!Robert LeightonJacob ChabotMonica Kubina
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: PlanktonMaris WicksNate Neal
Plankton's Last LaffJoey WeiserVanessa Davis
15December 12, 2012A STAR IS BURNED!Pat the TempScott RobertsGregg SchigielHifiComicraft
Snails & TiarasDavid DeGrand
Jellyfish Fashion Week!Dave RomanAndy Rementer
Trash Stalkin'David LewmanVince DeporterMonica Kubina
TRANSFORM!!!Joey WeiserStephen DeStefanoMonica Kubina
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Connect the DotsDerek DrymonMark Martin
16January 9, 2013The Treasure of Captain GoldfishDerek DrymonJacob ChabotRick NeilsenComicraft
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: Sea TurtlesMaris Wicks
The Big Bubble TripJacob LambertStephanie GladdenMolly Dolben
Fate's Frigid PattyCorey Barba
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Adventure!Israel Sanchez
17February 13, 2013THE MAGAZINE FOR POROUS PUSHOVERS!Trading Laces! A Knotty AdventureRobert LeightonGregg SchigielHifiComicraft
Secret Tunnel?Dave Roman
Filthy HabitCorey BarbaVince DeporterMolly Dolben
What Lurks Inside the Jelly Hive?Bob Flynn
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Dye-ing For the PartDavid DeGrand
18March 13, 2013Driving DutchmanDavid LewmanVince DeporterHifiComicraft
Flotsam & Jetsam: Sea SnailsMaris Wicks
Eye DropDani MichaeliChris Eliopoulos
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
New GuyCorey BarbaGregg SchigielMichael DeVito
The Legend of the Novella GraphicaJacob LambertRamona FradonJim Campbell
19April 10, 2013THE SEARCH FOR SQUIDWARD!Farewell, Squidward!Dani MichaeliVince DeporterHifiComicraft
Welcome to the Annual ___Dave RomanTravis Nichols
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Clean Up in Aisle 10Joey Weiser
Monstah Lobstah Cometh!Chuck DixonHilary BartaMonica Kubina
Locked OutDavid DeGrand
Morning MelodyDerek DrymonMonica Kubina
20May 8, 2013LORD OF THE KELP FOREST!Sponge MonkeyDerek DrymonGregg SchigielMonica KubinaComicraft
Flotsam & Jetsam: Lobsters!Maris Wicks
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
RobocriticJacob LambertStephanie GladdenMolly Dolben
Tiny TalesKaren SneiderNate Neal
Friend Fair!David LewmanGraham AnnableHifi
21June 12, 2013THE KRUSTY KRAB--NABBED!The Krusty Nabbed!David LewmanJacob ChabotMike LapinskiComicraft
SILENCE!Dani MichaeliStephanie GladdenMonica Kubina
Love at First MeowJoey WeiserNate Neal
Brine Dancin'Travis NicholsComicraft
Eye of the BeholderDavid McGuire
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
The LandquariumDavid LewmanVince DeporterHifi
You Talkin' To Me?Robert LeightonAl Jaffee
22July 10, 2013Bubble Double TroubleJoey WeiserGregg SchigielRick NeilsenComicraft
Flotsam & Jetsam: CoralMaris Wicks
A-Camping We Will Go!Bob Flynn
See? Dragon!David LewmanVince DeporterHifi
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Brush StrokesJoey WeiserStephen DeStefanoScott Roberts
Cool GuysJoey Weiser
Facial Hair FlairShane HoughtonAndy Rementer
23August 14, 2013JELLY PANTSThe Jellyfishing MasterJoey WeiserGregg SchigielHifiComicraft
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
The Eye of the GooberDavid DeGrand
In the CardsTravis Nichols
The CriticIsrael Sanchez
Disguise SurpriseDavid McGuire
HEY!Joey WeiserJacob ChabotMike Lapinski
24September 11, 2013HEADS AND TALESThe Money TreeGraham AnnableHiFiComicraft
Land ScapegoatsCorey Barba/
Squidmund VisitsScott RobertsVince DeporterMike DeVitoComicraft
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Three Second RuleDani MichaeliAaron Renier
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: Sand DollarsMaris WicksComicraft
25October 9, 2013SOGGY SUPERNATURAL STORIES!
26November 13, 2013SICK DAYSICK DAYJoey WeiserGregg SchigielMonica KubinaComicraft
Squid's in LoveDavid LewmanVanessa Davis
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Sundae StrollRobert LeightonGregg SchigielHifi
Phone-y Dance PartyJoey Weiser
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: Horseshoe CrabsMaris Wicks
Think AgainScott Roberts
27December 11, 2013JELLYFISH COURTTrial by JellyVince DeporterHifiComicraft
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
The Cost of InflationMark Martin
Fix-up Mix-upTravis NicholsComicraft
Path of DestructionRobert LeightonGary Hallgren
The Blue Bonnet SocietyIsrael Sanchez
The Amazing SpongeBotDavid DeGrand
Mystery Date!Jacob Chabot
28January 8, 2014CURSE OF THE KING KRABBECurse of the King KrabbeDerek DrymonJacob ChabotRick NeilsenComicraft
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: The ArcticMaris Wicks
My Life as a Crossing Guard (chapter 1)Derek DrymonMark Martin
Every Problem Has a Stew-Lution!Kevin Cannon
SpongeFunniesJames KochalkaComicraft
29February 12, 2014SCIENTIFIC SQUIRREL STORIES FOR NUTS LIKE YOU!Monkey Sea, Monkey Do!Chuck DixonJacob ChabotMonica KubinaComicraft
Sandy vs PlanktonJames KochalkaHilary BartaHifi
Pore of the WorldsDavid DeGrand
Scaredy SnailDerek Drymon/Stephen R. BissetteMike Devito
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: Squirrels?!Maris Wicks
It's Very Simple, SpongeBob!Robert LeightonR. Sikoryak
Wet and Wild WestTravis NicholsComicraft
No CavitiesJames Kochalka
30March 12, 2014ALAS, POOR SANDWICH!Puff's PageantDavid LewmanJacob ChabotHifiComicraft
Patty PalShane HoughtonStephanie GladdenMonica Kubina
Bottled UpDavid DeGrand
No ContestRobert LeightonMark Martin
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Wrinkles in TimeTravis Nichols
31April 9, 2014Kings of the NightJoey WeiserVince DeporterHifiComicraft
SpongeBob Shapes UpDavid DeGrand
CARRRD SHARRRKSGregg SchigielMonica Kubina
Mermaid Man in LoveChuck DixonRamona FradonJim Campbell
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Total CoverageMax RiffnerVince DeporterMonica Kubina
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: The Intertidal ZoneMaris Wicks
Quite a Pickle!Joey WeiserEleanor Davis
32May 14, 2014SHOWDOWN AT THE SHADY SHOALS (Part 1 of 5)Showdown at the Shady Shoals (part 1)Derek DrymonDerek Drymon/Jerry OrdwayHifiComicraft
Experience! Explore! Esperanto!Brian MurnaneJacob Chabot
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Dish SpongeCaleb Meurer
Squidward's Shell PhoneVince DeporterMonica Kubina
The HaircutJoey WeiserAndy Rementer
If the Sheet Fits!Brian Smith
Which Socks Will SpongeBob Wear?Travis Nichols
33June 11, 2014SUMMER SMASH!Survival SnailJoey WeiserJacob ChabotMonica KubinaComicraft
Leaky DomeBrian Smith
InvasionBrian SmithGregg SchigielMike Devito
SpongeSummer SuperFunniesJames Kochalka
Showdown at the Shady Shoals (part 2)Derek DrymonDerek Drymon/Jerry OrdwayHifi
Hooked by EsperantoBrian Bernard MurnaneJacob Chabot
Hot SpotDavid McGuire
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: JelliesMaris Wicks
34July 9, 2014RIDE 'EM, HORSIEPANTS!The Shucking Seahorse!Gregg SchigielMonica KubinaComicraft
ZAP!Travis Nichols
Posture PerfectJoey Weiser
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Inviting DisasterRobert LeightonScott Roberts/Stephen DeStefanoJim Campbell
Showdown at the Shady Shoals (part 3)Derek DrymonDerek Drymon/Jerry OrdwayHifi
The Language That Made A Man-Chovy Out of Dan ChovyBrian Bernard MurnaneJacob Chabot
Mixed SignalsRich Tommaso
35August 13, 2014PLANKTON'S PLAYTIME!
36September 10, 2014THE ALL-NEW! ALL-DIFFERENT!
37October 8, 2014UNDERWATER DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES
38November 12, 2014COMFY-COZY CRISIS!
39December 10, 2014
40January 14, 2015PANICKY VOLCANO ISSUE
41February 11, 2015NOW PLAYING! EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT!
42March 11, 2015SPOT THE DIFFERENCES!
43April 8, 2015Fry Cook 2.0Derek DrymonGregg SchigielHifiRob Leigh
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Flotsam & Jetsam: WormsMaris Wicks
A New Label Maker!Joey WeiserStephen DeStefanoLevan Jihanian
Mommy DearestVince DeporterMonica Kubina
Hey, Squidward!Charles Brubaker
44May 13, 2015
45June 10, 2015
46July 8, 2015
47August 12, 2015THE FISH STICK COMETHNo More Mr. Ice GuyCorey BarbaN/ARob Leigh
See for Yourself!Robert LeightonGregg SchigielHi-FiRob Leigh
SpongeFunniesJames KochalkaN/ARob Leigh
48September 9, 2015
49October 14, 2015
50November 11, 2015MARITIME MASHUP!
51December 9, 2015THE CORAL FORESTGame MastersJoey WeiserVince DeporterMonica KubinaRob Leigh
When You Wish Upon a PatCharles Brubaker
Flotsam & Jetsam: Play!Maris Wicks
For Amusement OnlyJon Chad
Late One Night...Zac Gorman
SpongeFunniesJames KochalkaRob Leigh
Serpents & SealordsCorey Barba
52January 13, 2016TRAPPED IN DIMENSION DUH!
53February 10, 2016SHAKE-O-RAMA
54March 9, 20163 SEAWORTHY STORIES!Squirrel Scout CookiesGregg SchigielMonica KubinaRob Leigh
Patrick's Awesome ShopJames Kochalka
Cheer Up!Charles Brubaker
Only the ClonelyBrian Smith
Flotsam & Jetsam: Clones!Maris Wicks
Daze OffJoey WeiserStephanie Yue
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Fryer FolliesSam Henderson
55April 13, 2016THE BALLAD OF BARNACLE BILL: PART 1The Ballad of Barnacle Bill: Part 1Derek DrymonJacob Chabot & Stephen DeStefanoHifiRob Leigh
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Flotsam Fables: Legends of the DeepKaren SneiderVanessa Davis
One Krabby Patrick ...to GoCorey Barba
Mermaid Man at HomeSam HendersonGregg SchigielMonica Kubina
56May 11, 2016THE BALLAD OF BARNACLE BILL: PART 2The Ballad of Barnacle Bill: Part 2Derek DrymonJacob Chabot & Stephen DeStefanoHifiRob Leigh
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Plankton Vs. GaryJames KochalkaHilary BartaJason Millet
Goose on the LooseCorey Barba
Flotsam & Jetsam: Ship WormsMaris Wicks
57June 8, 2016WHAT'S BLACK AND WHITE [AND YELLOW]?
58July 13, 2016LARRY AND PATRICK: TWO MAROONS!
59August 10, 2016DRY NOON
60September 14, 2016LIAR! LIAR! SQUAREPANTS ON FIRE!The Liar!Chuck DixonJacob ChabotHifiRob Leigh
Substitute Teacher!Charles Brubaker
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
The Legend of Paul SpatulaDavid LewmanVince DeporterMonica Kubina
Sandy's AuntScott Roberts
Flotsam & Jetsam: SubmersiblesMaris Wicks
Gallery Goof-UpDavid DeGrand
61October 12, 2016
62November 9, 2016
63December 14, 2016WHO IS MERMAID GIRL? (Part 1 of 2)
64January 11, 2017GO, SNAIL BABIES, GO!
65February 8, 2017SANDY'S TREK
66March 8, 2017THE PIRATES WHO COLLECTED SPONGEBOB
67April 12, 2017IT'S HIP TO BE SQUAREPANTS
68May 10, 2017ROCKIN' DOWN THE BOATWAY!
69June 14, 2017RETURN TO TERROR TRENCH!
70July 12, 2017LOST BOOTY! (Part 5 o' 5)
71August 9, 2017
72September 13, 2017
73October 11, 2017CURSE OF THE U.S.S. UNPLEASANT!
74November 8, 2017FISHY FRIENDS 4-EVER!
75December 13, 2017EPIC SPONGE-FUNNIES
76January 10, 2018UNTIDALED (Part 1 of 2)
77February 14, 2018UNTIDALED (Part 2 of 2)
78March 14, 2018FROM HERE TO INFINI-TEETH!Stretching the Tooth!John TrabbicHifiRob Leigh
5th Annual Bikini Bottom Bicycle SprintIsrael Sanchez
Putt 'er There!Brian Smith
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: Welcome to the Cleaning StationMaris Wicks
Shadow PlayCharles Brubaker
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
79April 11, 2018A Crosshatch of DespairCharles BrubakerJacob ChabotMonica KubinaRob Leigh
Flotsam and Jetsam Ocean Facts: Eye Spy With My Big Fake Eye...Maris Wicks
SpongeBob's Facial ScareCarta MonirCarolyn Nowak
Great Manowar Migration in Bikini BottomCole Closser
The Buddy SystemDavid LewmanVince DeporterHifi
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka
Trash DayDavid DeGrand
Squilliam's Art OpeningCarta MonirKevin ScalzoJim Campbell
80May 9, 2018SQUIDWARD'S KITCHEN ADVENTURE
81June 13, 2018JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE SPONGE!
82July 11, 2018
83August 8, 2018BITE INTO OUR PLANKTON ISSUE!
84September 12, 2018
85October 10, 2018WHAT HORRORS HAUNT THE DEEP?

Annuals

Issue #Release dateCaptionStory titlesStoryArtColorsLettering
1June 19, 2013Annual Super-Giant Swimtacular #1
2June 18, 2014Annual-Size Super-Giant Swimtacular #2
3June 17, 2015Annual-Size Super-Giant Swimtacular #3Bikini Bottom Wasteland
The Consumer is Always Right: A SpongeBob ConsumerPants Tale
The Future Is Wow!
Mermaid Man 39,616 AD
Planet of the Fish
4June 15, 2016Annual-Size Super-Giant Swimtacular #4
5June 21, 2017Annual-Size Super-Giant Swimtacular #5
6June 20, 2018Annual-Size Super-Giant Swimtacular #6

Free Comic Book Day (Freestyle Funnies)

"*" = Comic is a compilation of comics from main SpongeBob Comics series, and half of a Simpsons Free Comic Book Day issue.

Issue #Release dateCaptionTitleStoryArtColorsLettering
1May 5, 2012Freestyle Funnies*
2May 4, 2013Freestyle FunniesPaint Misbehavin' Derek Drymon Mike DeVitoComicraft
Flotsam & Jetsam: CamouflageMaris Wicks
MermaidMan & BarnacleBoy in: The Claws of the Catfishstress!Gregg SchigielLee Loughridge
A SpongeBob Fill-in Comic by You and PatrickChris DuffyAndy Rementer
Day of the Free ComicGraham AnnableGregg SchigielHifi
Lo, There Shall Be a Catered Affair! (Special 4-page Preview!)Derek DrymonDerek Drymon & Jerry OrdwayMike Lapinski
3May 3, 2014Freestyle Funnies 2014Relocate!Graham AnnableJacob ChabotMike LapinskiComicraft
Flipper FolliesSam Henderson
Yoga with SandyAndy Rementer
MermaidMan & BarnacleBoy in: 8-Armed & Dangerous!Gregg SchigielComicraft
Underswimming ComicsCorey Barba
SpongeBob, Wait!James Kochalka
4May 2, 2015Freestyle Funnies 2015Tangy!Graham AnnableHifiRob Leigh
Free Comic Book DudeJames Kochalka
Flotsam & Jetsam: Stingers!Maris Wicks
Crush of the DeepGraham AnnableJacob ChabotMonica Kubina
One, Two... Free!Joey Weiser
5May 7, 2016Freestyle Funnies 2016Farewell to my Arms!Israel SanchezRyan HernandezRob Leigh
Whirled ViewRobert LeightonJacob Chabot
Flotsam & Jetsam: Underwater MountainsMaris Wicks
Patrick's Guide to Getting Stuff for FreeJames Kochalka
MermaidMan & BarnacleBoy in: Bedlam! in Bikini Bottom!Evan DorkinRamona FradonJim Campbell
6May 6, 2017Freestyle Funnies 2017The Great Funnybook Giveaway!Jay LenderJacob ChabotHifiRob Leigh
Flotsam & Jetsam: All About WaterspoutsSteven SternNate Neal
MermaidMan & BarnacleBoy CerealJames Kochalka
The Stuff of Life!Robert LeightonGregg SchigielMonica Kubina
7May 5, 2018Freestyle Funnies 2018Super-Villain Team-Up!Derek DrymonRobb BihunJohn KaliszRob Leigh
Patrick vs. Somebody!James KochalkaVanessa Davis
Flotsam & Jetsam: B.F.F.s (Benthic Friends Forever)Maris Wicks
SpongeFunniesJames Kochalka

Collected Editions

TitleSome Material Collected FromPublication datesPublishersISBN
Comic Crazy Nickelodeon Magazine June 9, 2009 Simon & Schuster 978-1-8473-8631-1
Comic Crazy: Take 2May 27, 2010 978-1-8473-8970-1
SpongeBob Comics #1: Silly Sea StoriesSpongeBob Comics #2-9, 12, 14, 21, 23 & 29May 2, 2017 Amulet Books 978-1-4197-2319-3
SpongeBob Comics #2: Aquatic Adventurers, Unite!SpongeBob Comics #3, 7, 9, 10, 17, 19, 35, Annual 1, 2 & FCBD 2013 978-1-4197-2320-9
SpongeBob Comics #3: Tales from the Haunted PineappleSpongeBob Comics #5, 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 18, 22, 25 & 29August 15, 2017 978-1-4197-2560-9
SpongeBob Comics: Treasure ChestSpongeBob Comics #2, 11–15, 17, 18, 22, 26, 27, 29, 32–36, 42, Annual 2, 3 & FCBD 2013.
Facsimile reprint of SpongeBob Comics #1.		October 3, 2017 Abrams ComicArts 978-1-4197-2561-6

References

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