pencil: Stephanie Gladden

story: Jason Grode

finishing touches: Bill Morrison

inks: Tim Bavington

colors: Electric Crayon

Stand-alone story tied to the regular series of “The Simpsons”.
Scratchy is visited by the Spirit of Christmas Future, who warns him of his tragic fate.
Hoping to redeem himself, he invites Itchy to his Christmas party.
Itchy fears a trap and burns the invitation, but then changes his mind.
He tries in vain to access the party, but a series of misfortunes prevent him.
The next day, Scratchy decides to punish Itchy for not showing up.