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Bartcode Variant in Bartman #1

The “Bartcode” variant is a special Bongo Comics edition of Bartman #1 (Dec. 1993) featuring a partial image of Bart Simpson’s head integrated into the UPC barcode box on the cover.

What the Bartcode Variant Is

The Bartcode was a unique cover treatment used on certain early Bongo Comics issues, including Bartman #1, Simpsons Comics #1, Radioactive Man #1, and Itchy & Scratchy Comics #1.
. Instead of a standard barcode, the UPC box contained a quarter‑image of Bart’s head, completing the illustration when combined with the rest of the cover art.

In Bartman #1, this variant was one of three cover versions released:

1. Special feature version – e.g., poster, silver cover, or glow cover.

2. Standard barcode version – normal UPC box.

3. Bartcode version – partial Bart image in the UPC box.
   

Key Details for Bartman #1 Bartcode

• Publisher: Bongo Comics

• Release date: December 1, 1993 .
  

• Creators: Steve Vance (writer & artist) .

• Story: Bartman faces Mrs. Krappabel and a plot to inflate enhanced‑cover comic prices.
  

• Special feature: Bart’s head in the UPC box; some editions also included a Bartman poster.
  

• Market value: Low ~$15, Mid ~$50, High ~$150 depending on inslvl=\"\" style=\"border: 0px; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 16px; -webkit-line-clamp: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; font-family: roboto, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The Bartcode variant is sought after by The Simpsons comic collectors because it’s a rare, visually distinctive cover treatment tied to the early Bartman series. It’s often compared to other Bartcode issues, which share the same partial‑Bart UPC design .
  

  Tip: Verify the variant by checking for the Bart image in the UPC box and confirming the Bongo Comics imprint and December 1993 release date. Condition and completeness (e.g., poster inclusion) can significantly affect value.

  In short, the Bartcode variant is a special Bongo Comics cover treatment that replaced the standard barcode with a partial Bart Simpson image, making Bartman #1’s Bartcode edition a notable and collectible piece for fans.
  

  
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