Rumba 7

These are simpler
cartoon Rumbas
than how he appears
in the comic book.

Rumba 6

So, along with his friend,
Mario the Barber, we produced
"Bob Rumba's Stand-Up Comix",
which was great fun, but, our
optimistic visions of sales left
us with boxes of the books,
many of which are still in
my garage.

Rumba 5

...that he was a cartoony
guy who might be a good
subject for a comic book,
which he could sell at
personal appearances.

Rumba 4

Well, he rather scared
the kids with his puppets,
but I was amused enough
and later I had an idea...

Rumba 3

...so we went to a nearby
eatery where he was appearing
with his puppets.

Rumba 2

...publicity photos of
a ventriloquist,
Bob Rumba, "the Baron
of Bellylaughs"....

Rumba 1

From time to time, I
would see in the local paper...

Puppykat 6

these look like they're
straight out of a
"how to draw cartoon"
book

Puppykat 5

these critters are fun to draw...
I should make up some stories
for 'em

Puppykat 4

did I say cute?

Puppykat 3

I just drew and drew and drew
these critters

Puppykat 2

...and its friend Kitty Dawg