Who Is Barney Gumble? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
Barney Gumble (Bongo): Homer's best friend since childhood and Springfield's town drunk.
Barney Gumble is a Bongo comic book character, the alter ego of Barnard Gumble, with over 323 comic issue appearances. Homer's best friend since childhood and Springfield's town drunk.
Who is Barney Gumble?
Barney is a loveable, drunken oaf. He spends every waking hour at Moe's Tavern . He in fact is he was so addicted to alchol that he lived right above Moe's tavern. His most distinguished accomplishment is probably starting the Plow King business, a direct competitor of Homer Simpson's Mr. Plow business. Barney had a slight edge, due to his larger plow and his commercials featuring Linda Ronstadt.
Key facts
Barney Gumble is of human origin and first appeared in "Lo, There Shall Come...A Bartman!". The character is published by Bongo. With 323 recorded issue appearances, Barney Gumble ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Barney Gumble?
Homer's best friend since childhood and Springfield's town drunk.
What is Barney Gumble's real name?
Barney Gumble's real identity is Barnard Gumble.
When did Barney Gumble first appear?
Barney Gumble first appeared in "Lo, There Shall Come...A Bartman!".
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