Now entering the second half of its twelfth season on air, the hit animated television series South Park has developed a cult-like following over the years. Eric Cartman, one of the main characters in the show, has an especially large and devoted fan base. Therefore, it is no surprise that Comedy Central has put out a new DVD for fans of the show called "The Cult of Cartman".

"The Cult of Cartman" includes 12 episodes from the many seasons of South Park that exemplify Cartman's most important teachings. While the episodes are likely familiar favorites to fans, the DVD does have some new animations - Cartman's life lessons, which are introduced before the start of each episode.

Episodes included in the DVD compilation include:

1 - Scott Tenorman Must Die (Season 5, Episode 69 - Originally aired July 11, 2001)
2 - AWESOM-O (Season 8, Episode 116 - Originally aired April 14, 2004)
3 - The Death of Eric Cartman (Season 9, Episode 131 - Originally aired April 13, 2005)
4 - Cartoon Wars Part I (Season 10, Episode 142 - Originally aired April 5, 2006)
5 - Cartoon Wars Part II (Season 10, Episode 143 - Originally aired April 12, 2006)
6- Le Petit Tourette (Season 11, Episode 161 - Originally aired October 3, 2007)
7 - Tonsil Trouble (Season 12, Episode 168 - Originally aired March 12, 2008)
8 - Eek, a Penis! (Season 12, Episode 172 - Originally aired April 9, 2008)
9 - Cartmanland (Season 5, Episode 71 - Originally aired July 25, 2001)
10 - Up the Down Steroid (Season 8, Episode 113 - Originally aired March 24, 2004)
11 - Super Fun Time (Season 12, Episode 174 - Originally aired April 23, 2008)
12 - Ginger Kids (Season 9, Episode 136 - Originally aired November 9, 2005)

Special Features include:

- Original introductions to each episode by Eric Cartman
- South Park - What What in the Butt
- The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - Baracknophobia
- The Colbert Report - Cookie Monster
- Reno 911! - Prostitution Sting

Also included in the DVD set are some quirky gifts that will at the very least give you a laugh - an official membership card for "The Eric Theodore Cartman Society", and a Cartman sticker.

"The Cult of Cartman" is a great gift for friends and family that are fans of the show. The holiday season is fast approaching, so you might want to pick one up and stash it away for the Cartman fan in your life.

The two-disc set was released October 7, 2008 with a MSRP of $26.98.

Want to win this DVD? The Cleveland Leader is giving away one brand new copy. To enter the competition to win, send an email to contests@clevelandleader.com with "Cartman DVD" in the subject line, and your name and the answer to the following question:

What is Eric Cartman's blood type? (Hint; It's the same as Kyle's)

A winner will be randomly drawn from correct answers received.