Scott Thompson
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Daily change in any city can be difficult to recognize. Although everyone notices when a building is razed, it is more challenging to identify the subtle alterations occurring regularly which make a city slightly different than it was the day before. It is for precisely this reason the authors have decided to capture the changing face of Dubuque through a compelling selection of over 80 vintage images, each paired with its modern counterpart. Older...
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RoboRoach volume 22
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Big Bug Sleep: In a desperate bid to file their taxes on time, Rube transforms into a fax machine and transmits the file with only seconds to go! But when Reg tries to print out a receipt, he presses the wrong button and accidentally engages Rube's self-destruct sequence! Now Rube has 24 hours to live and in a race against time, Reg helps him complete a long and silly list of things he's always wanted to do… including sharing their feelings for...
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RoboRoach volume 21
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English
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Jockey Shorts: Reg is promoted from dung-shoveller to professional jockey when Sterling Uberbucks needs someone to ride "Thunderguts" in the next big race. Reg soon discovers he's allergic to Thunderguts, but his sneezes startle the bronco, and send them bolting across the finish line in first place! Reg is on his way to fame and fortune until he bets it all on the wrong number! The RoboRoach Show: Rube and Reg are given their own tv show in Sterling's...
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RoboRoach volume 4
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Popsicle Pest: Rube and Reg discover a prehistoric bug frozen inside an ice cube. Rube is thrilled with the chance to participate in the evolutionary process, and proceeds to educate the little cave bug. Reg sees dollar signs and attempts to train their primitive friend for a lucrative circus act! Weakened Gladiators: When Reg insults Uberbuck's glutonous girlfriend, Sterling challenges him to a gladiatorial fight to the finish! With a little robo-help,...
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RoboRoach volume 7
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English
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Two Bugs and a Baby: While cooking Reg a healthy breakfast, Rube cracks open an egg and out pops – well…a baby! Reg wants to give it back, but Rube thinks he and Reg are destined to be parents! When baby "Regina" eats the school principal, even Rube agrees it's time to return the baby to her real family. Uberland: Reg thinks he's in for some quick cash when Rube volunteers them to test the new-and-improved amusement park rides. After the first...
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RoboRoach volume 23
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The President's Brain is Missing: The President of the Science Lab threatens to fumigate Vexberg, when Rube discovers that his evil nemesis F. Lee Brain is behind it all! In fact, he's actually inside the President's brain controlling his every move! Rube and Reg have an inner-body experience as they venture inside the President to put an end to the plan! Ruby's Slippers: Rube adopts a lucky pair of slippers after they've been thrown out the window...
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RoboRoach volume 2
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English
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Pains, Drains & Robomobiles - Reg discovers a winning lottery ticket and puts pedal to the metal in Rube's Robo-dragster to cash it in on time. But when they wildly overshoot their destination, Reg and Rube pull out all the stops to get them back to Vexberg before the ticket expires! Jungle Bugs: Rube and Reg are promoted from floor scrubbers to field agents when Sterling Uberbucks dispatches them on a dangerous mission to find the mysterious jungle...
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RoboRoach volume 6
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Bed-Ridden Bug: Reg milks an injury for all it's worth, sending Rube on a spree for extravagant gifts. But Rube surprises Reg and returns with a personal health-care worker who promises to cure Reg with a few radical healing measures! RoboRoach: The Movie: Rube lands a movie role and Reg is tickled with the prospect of being a rich and famous Uber Manager! Rube tries to download a quick acting lesson, but ends up catching a computer virus. Reg has...
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RoboRoach volume 14
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Flying Roachinis: When Reg is caught sneaking into the circus without a ticket, Rube and Reg are forced to make good by working backstage as second-class clowns. But when Reg learns that the real dollars are made by the first-class clowns, he and Rube create a Robo-performance that brings the house down! Cowbugs: Rube takes Reg on a stress-free holiday to the "I'm OK, You're OK Corral". Reg can't wait to bust some broncos at this dude ranch, but when...
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RoboRoach volume 9
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RoboWatch: Reg decides to re-open a deserted beach – and some profitable concession stands! – and hires Rube to patrol the waters to protect the beach from "Jowls". But the sun and saltwater are too much for Rube, and Reg is left to save his own skin - and his precious investment – from the great white catfish! Sins of the Teacher: Rube's criminally-insane school teacher escapes from prison – just in time for Rube's birthday! This psychotic...
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RoboRoach volume 15
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Political Partying: Reg decides to throw his hat into the mayoralty race, and winds up winning by just one vote! But once he's exhausted the city coffers and has to contend with the angry bug crowd, he realizes that being the Mayor is no picnic. Rube attempts to save the crumbling city while the citizens prepare for Reg's extermination! But Reg is saved when a vote recount finds that Reg was never elected after all! Bugfoot Fetish: Rube and Reg take...
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RoboRoach volume 17
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Vexberg 500: Reg builds himself a racecar, and with a little "Robo-help", he is sure to win the Vexberg 500 and huge cash prize! But when Rube insists on obeying the speed limits, Reg takes matters into his own hands and takes a painful shortcut to win the race. Reg winds up crossing the finish line first, but is disqualified by a seatbelt infraction! Guilty Please: The Widow Black has been released from jail, and intends to settle the score with...
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RoboRoach volume 5
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English
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Sugar Mommy: Reg answers a personal ad and winds up married to the Widow Black – a wealthy old spider who wants to feast more than her eyes on Reg! Poor Reg needs all the robo-help he can get when he realizes he must choose between getting divorced or becoming dessert! X-Pet: Rube and Reg don their Halloween costumes and go undercover to capture the monster who is terrorizing Vexberg. When they discover the monster is really an abandoned pet turtle,...
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RoboRoach volume 1
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Reg Bugs Out: When Rube donates Reg's beloved tv to the Old Bug's Home – it's the last straw! Reg bugs out and winds up in the care of Dr. Pillbug who proposes a radical new therapy: Rube and Reg should never see each other again! Reg's initial euphoria turns to panic when he realizes that no matter how hard it is to live with Rube, he can't live without him! Little Big Mouth: With RoboRoach at his side, Reg is decidedly self-assured and thinks...
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RoboRoach volume 25
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The Great Reginini: Rube gives Reg the Personality and Career Potential test and Reg falls under the category of "complete loser"! Reg is determined to prove Rube wrong and enlists in a shady Hypnotist school. To Rube's surprise, Reg is successful and becomes "The Amazing Tinkler" with sold out shows everywhere! But it's RoboRoach to the rescue after Reg goes too far - hypnotizing the whole town, and convincing them to bring him extravagant gifts...
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RoboRoach volume 10
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Rube Awakenings: Reg finally lands himself a decent job as Vexberg's new air traffic controller! What could be easier for Reg than watching a tv screen all day?! But when Reg falls asleep on the job, Rube has to save the Vexberg skies and Reg's career before the boss finds out! Battling for Uberbucks: Rube and Reg are chosen as contestants on "Extermination!" – the reality-based game show that's all the rage in Vexberg. The problem is, no one told...
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RoboRoach volume 16
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Bugs with Gas: For once, Rube decides to make a business investment and buys an old gas station along the deserted Highway #1. Reg thinks he's been had, but when he witnesses an incredible noon-hour rush, he decides to pitch in and cash in! Soon they are offering super Robo-service and their fortunes increase. Reg wants to multiply their profits, and buys up 20 more gas stations along the route, only to discover that the new Highway #1 is now open,...
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RoboRoach volume 13
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Mite Makes Wrong: A disgraced superhero blows into town and the citizens of Vexberg are soon chanting "Megamite!". RoboRoach now plays second fiddle. Although Rube doesn't mind ironing Megamite's undershorts, Reg refuses to accept his sidekick status and sets off to prove that Megamite is really a fraud! Good Deed Day: Rube convinces Reg to participate in "Good Deed Day" in the hopes that Reg might mend his greedy ways once he experiences the pure...
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RoboRoach volume 8
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Santa's Bitter Helper: Reg hacks his way into Santa's North Pole Network and adds his name to the "nice" list for a change. But when Christmas morning comes, Reg is surprised to see that he received EVERYONE'S Christmas gifts by accident! Rube and Reg don their elf costumes and attempt to re-deliver the gifts to their rightful owners before Santa chisels Reg onto the "naughty list" for good! Flushed-Aways: Rube accidentally flushes Reg down the toilet!...
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RoboRoach volume 3
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Fitness Bug: Too many bacon fat binges have left Reg overweight and out of shape. In fact, Reg is too weak to even control his tv remote control! Rube designs a super robo-workout for Reg, but unfortunately, he falls asleep at the switch! Reg ends up too fit – sending him running back to the vat of ill-health! Runaway Roaches: There's been an error at City Hall, and Rube accidentally winds up in the Mayor's "Fugitive from Justice" file! Rube thinks...