''Rubes'' is a
syndicated newspaper
single-panel cartoon created by
Leigh Rubin
Leigh Rubin is the creator of the syndicated comic strip ''Rubes''. Born in the Queens borough of New York City, Rubin was brought to California at age 3. Rubin's parents sold advertising and by the early 70s, he was working in the family print ...
on November 1, 1984.
Publication history
Leigh Rubin began making and distributing his own greeting cards in 1979 through his company Rubes. The cartoon ''Rubes'' began appearing in newspapers in 1984 and is since January 1989 syndicated by
Creators Syndicate
Creators Syndicate (also known as Creators) is an American independent distributor of comic strips and syndicated columns to daily newspapers, websites, and other digital outlets. When founded in 1987, Creators Syndicate became one of the few suc ...
to over 400 newspapers worldwide, and was published in paperbacks from 1988 on. It was pulled from the
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University (BYU, sometimes referred to colloquially as The Y) is a private research university in Provo, Utah. It was founded in 1875 by religious leader Brigham Young and is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...
student newspaper ''
The Daily Universe
''The Universe'' (formerly ''The Daily Universe'') is the official student newspaper for Brigham Young University (BYU) and was started in 1956. History
BYU's student-published newspaper was first titled ''White and Blue'' (1898–1921), later bec ...
'' after several complaints by readers, but seems to have attracted little controversy otherwise.
Being a popular cartoon, ''Rubes'' is also heavily merchandised, with calendars, greeting cards, mugs, and T-shirts.
''Rubes'' hasn't won any of the major comics or cartoon awards, but has won a few minor awards like a bronze award at ''
ForeWord
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'' magazine’s Book of the Year.
Publications
Books (collections)
* ''The Penguin is Mightier than the Swordfish.'' Fragments West / Valentine Press, 1987.
* ''Rubes.'' Penguin Group, 1988.
* ''Sharks Are People Too!'' Rubes Publications, 1990.
* ''Calves Can Be So Cruel: The Best of Rubes Cartoons.''
Penguin Group
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, 1990.
* ''Rubes Calves Can Be So Cruel.'' Ravette Publishing, 1992.
* ''Rubes Bible Cartoons.'' Hendrickson Publishers, 1999.
* ''Rubes Then & Now: Cartoons for the Millennium and Beyond!'' Image Maker Publishing, 1999.
* ''The Wild Life of Dogs: A Rubes Cartoon Book.''
BowTie Press
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, 2003.
* ''The Wild Life of Pets: A Rubes Cartoon Book.'' BowTie Press, 2003.
* ''The Wild Life of Cows: A Rubes Cartoon Book.'' BowTie Press, 2003.
* ''The Wild Life of Farm Animals: A Rubes Cartoon Book.'' BowTie Press, 2003.
* ''The Wild Life of Cats: A Rubes Cartoon Book.'' Willow Creek Press, 2005.
* ''The Wild Life of Love: A Rubes Cartoon Collection.'' Willow Creek Press, 2006.
* ''The Wild and Twisted World of Rubes: A Rubes Cartoon Collection.''
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC (formerly Andrews, McMeel and Parker (1975–1986) and Andrews and McMeel (1986–1997)) is a company that publishes books, calendars, and related toys. It is a part of Andrews McMeel Universal (which comprises AM ...
, 2010.
Calendars
* ''Rubes Farm Animal Funnies Family Organizer 2006 (Wall) Calendar.'' Willow Creek Press, 2005.
* ''Rubes Zoo in a Box 2006 Daily Box Calendar.'' Willow Creek Press, 2005.
* ''Rubes Animal Antics Family Organizer 2007 (Wall) Calendar.'' Willow Creek Press, 2006.
* ''Rubes Zoo in a Box 2007 Daily Box Calendar.'' Willow Creek Press, 2006.
* ''Rubes Animal Antics Family Organizer 2008 (Wall) Calendar.'' Willow Creek Press, 2007.
* ''Rubes Zoo in a Box 2008 Daily Box Calendar.'' Willow Creek Press, 2007.
* ''Rubes Zoo in a Box 2009 Daily Box Calendar.'' Willow Creek Press, 2008.
* ''Rubes Zoo in a Box 2010 Daily Box Calendar.'' Willow Creek Press, 2009.
* ''Rubes Zoo in a Box 2011 Daily Box Calendar.'' Willow Creek Press, 2010.
* ''Rubes 2012 (Wall) Calendar.'' Day Dream Publishing, 2011.
* ''Rubes Zoo in a Box 2012 Daily Box Calendar.'' Mead, 2011.
* ''Rubes Zoo in a Box 2013 Daily Box Calendar.'' Mead, 2012.
Mega Mini Kits
* ''Rubes Cow Tipping: You Can't Keep a Good Cow Down!'' Running Press, 2011.
Notes
External links
Official website
* ttp://www.doozycards.com/ecards/rubes/ Animated ''Rubes'' e-cards on Doozy Cardsbr>Animated ''Rubes'' e-cards on HD greetings
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American comic strips
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1984 comics debuts