Bob Lubbers

Bob Lubbers, born Robert Bartow Lubbers on January 10, 1922, in the United States, was a comic strip and comic book artist whose career spanned from the early 1940s into the 21st century. He is best remembered for his work on the adventure strip *Tarzan*, the hillbilly satire *Li'l Abner*, and the rural romance *Long Sam*. Lubbers entered the industry during the Golden Age, contributing to titles such as *Wings Comics* and *Rangers Comics* for publisher Fiction House, where he often handled art, inks, and colors. His style was clean and dynamic, well-suited to both action and humor. He later collaborated with writer Al Capp on *Li'l Abner* and with *Tarzan* writer Dick Van Buren. Lubbers also co-created the Western romance feature *Firehair*. After decades in the field, he passed away on July 8, 2017. While major industry awards are not recorded in his credits, his longevity and versatility—working across genres from romance to adventure—secured his place as a reliable craftsman in mid-century comics.