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Jub Bub
[edit]Jub Bub was born on January 10th, 1987. He is the fictional cartoon character created by Dennis R. Rushing (part time cartoonist, author, poet)
Jub Bub was created by mishap, when Dennis R. Rushing botched a spoofed drawing of his Junior High History Teacher.
The initial storyline of the Jub Bub editions, were crudely drawn pages of a 7th grade boy, trying to attempt to become the most popular boy in his school. His chances for popularity were dashed as his younger brother, Bub Bub tagged along where ever he went, wearing a mask on his face. Jub Bub was publically embarrassed and banished to the least popular of his peers.
The Accident
[edit]Not long into the 1st edition of the cartoon segments, Jub Bub was ran over by his brother in a runaway wagon. He would carry his trademark scar on his right hand, for the remainder of his life.
School Years
[edit]Throughout Jr. High, Jub Bub became the ridiculed target of a bully named Pee Wee. The bully was a muscled jock who was several years older than Jub Bub, but in the same grade. He was the prototypical "Dumb Jock", and he routinely targeted Jub Bub for his cruel jokes and dispositions. Yet he counted on Jub Bub to help him pass the grades.
As the years progressed, Jub Bub formed an alliance with Rushing, a character loosely based on Dennis R. Rushing. These two complemented each other well, and would become the bests of friends.
In high school the two would meet the " girl of their dreams ", and begin to seriously date.
Chemistry Lab
[edit]One life changing day, Jub Bub and Rushing were in their Chemistry Lab when the two inadvertedly mixed the wrong chemicals. There was a large explosion and smoke. When the smoke cleared, the two found themselves in a 1920's gangland. It was a large city overrunned by the The Boss and the two would become The Untouchables.
The Untouchables Era #1
[edit]Era #1 was a short time continuium that consisted of just a few months. During these months, Jub Bub and Rushing fought the violent gangsters, in order to bring order to the once magnificient city. They fought in the shadows, never fully exposing themselves to the gangsters.
During this time, The Untouchables made many enemies with the gangsters. Prices were put on their heads. They were eventually caught in a trap. The Building was exploded and when the smoke cleared . . . . The heroes found themselves back at the Chemistry Lab. Safe and Sound.
In the Meanwhile
[edit]During the time transfer - Bub Bub underwent major overall on creation. It was explained that his hiding behind the mask was, in fact, the cause of a serious accident caused by Jub Bub when they were younger. Since Jub bub and Rushing's disappearance, Bub Bub has underwent Plastic Surgery, and has now become the affection of numerous girls.
College
[edit]Jub Bub and Rushing graduated high school and entered Pre Vet at Auburn University. The small cartoon world included his bully - now friend - Pee Wee, and their girlfriends all travelling to Auburn Unvisersity.
As fate would have it, Pre Vet required a Chemistry class, and wouldn't you know it, Jub Bub and Rushing mix the same wrong chemicals; causing and explosion and smoke. When the smoke cleared, they were once again transformed back into the world of The Untouchables.
This travelled also involved their girlfriends, as they were close to the explosion.
The Untouchable Era #2
[edit]Era # 2 entailed a more direct assault on the gangsters by Jub bub and Rushing. This time the two had an office and were recognized by the newspapers of their noteworthy deeds.
The Boss lost more control of the city, and constantly fought to destroy the two. This lead to a massive shootout at a famous club in the city. Jub and and Rushing would suffer minor injuries, with more serious injuries befalling their girlfriends.
Bent on revenge, the two have set out with a vengence to destroy the gangsters.
Scrap Pile
[edit]During the time between High School and College, Jub Bub and Rushing would travel throughout US History depicting the occasional hero of the Frontier and Civil War.
Minor Characters
[edit]Bub Bub younger brother of Jub Bub
Pee Wee bully and later friend of Jub Bub
Rushing best friend of Jub Bub
Anne Bushing Jub Bub's girlfriend
Becky Thomilson Rushing's girlfriend
The Boss Crimelord, Mafiaso of the Gangsters
Fan Base
[edit]The Misadventures of Jub Bub developed a minor fan base of ardent fans in Mobile, Alabama, parts of Arkansas, and parts of Texas.
At one time, there was 2 official fan clubs, that allowed fans to send in their own copies of drawings of Jub Bub. As the years progressed, the fan club and monthly newsletter slipped to the wayside.
About the Artist
[edit]Dennis R. Rushing lives in Mobile, Alabama. His full time work and career is that of a registered nurse. He has been married since 1998, and has two fabulous children, a boy and a girl.
Jub Bub has never strayed far from his mind, and he occasionally takes up the pen and draws small one-page cartoons of him.
Dennis' other spare time involves writing short stories, poems, and working on that ever-hopeful work of a novel, that will one-day bring him fame and glory, and the opportunity to push Jub Bub to the mainstream.