About Jim Davis-the creator of Garfield I was born July 28, 1945 in Marion, Indaina.I was proptly dropped on my head, explaining my life long desire to become a cartoonist. I was asthmatic as a child and spent alot of time in bed. Mom used to shove a pencil and paper in my hand urging me to draw to entertain myself. Fortunately my art and writing style improved over the years. Garfield began syndication with only 41 papers on June 19, 1978. His faithful following of cat and pasta addicts has grown into millions, and the tubby-tabby now appears in over 2500 newspapers worldwide!

Garfield-first appearance June 19, 1978 He's a wisecracking, nap-taking, coffee-guzzling, lasagna-loving, Monday-hating, dog-punting, spider-whacking, mailman-mauling fat cat. He was born in Mamma Leoni's Italian restuarant.

Jon-first apearance June 19, 1978 Jon Arbuckle is garfield and odies owner. Decent but dull Jon provides love, food, and shelter. While his playful pets provide the laughs.

Odie-first appearance August 8, 1978 Loveable, playful, and brainless as a brick thats odie. Garfields faithful friend and whipping dog. Odie never thinks, sometimes barks, and always drools.

Pooky-first appearance October 23, 1978 Pooky allows garfield to show his softer side. He's a teddy bear extraordinaire cuddly, understanding, and always there when garfiels needs him. Plus he never tries to hog garfields blanket or food.

Nermal-first appearance September 3, 1979 Nermal calls himself "the worlds cutest kitten." He often ridicules garfields looks and age. Nermal was introduced as a kiten belonging to Jon's parents.

Arlene-first appearance December 17, 1980 Arlene is the female cat most likely to share dinner and insults with garfield. They have a love-hate relationship. Garfield loves himself and arlene hates that.

Mom-first appearance February 3, 1980 Jon's mom is the loving hardworking farm wife. Who is very proud of her husband and son. She's a wonderful cook who believes strongly in quality and quantity. As she sees it, the two most important food groups are potatoes and pies.

Dad-first appearace February 13, 1980 As a farmer Jon's dad is outstanding in his field. He's a down-to-earth guy (literally), who tends to the Arbuckle farm with the help of his family. Jon visits his folks regularly. This annoys Garfield, whose favorite farm activities are eating and leaving.

Doc Boy-first appearance May 17, 1983 Jon's only sibling Doc Boy lives on the Arbuckle farm with his parents. Like his city-slicker brother, Doc Boy leads a pretty boring life. But at least he only has to feed the hogs. Jon has to feed Garfield.

Liz-first appearance June 26, 1979 Dr. Liz Wilson is garfields veterenarian. She treats garfield like a patient and Jon like the plague. She also ocassionallly dates Jon, but the romance just hasn't clicked yet.

The Mailman-first appearance January 28, 1984 Although differnet mailman have appeared in earlier strips this particular mailman has been there since 1984. He has faithfullycpleted his rounds despite rain, snow, and dark of night and maulings by one fat fercurious cat.

Lyman-Lyman entered the strip as Jons roomate and odies owner. His last regular appearance was in 1983.

"That's not a mouse. That's a plague germ with feet." "I can catch a mouse...provided that you throw it right to me." "While the cat's away, the mice will use his credit cards and fertilize his bed." "A mouse in the hand beats two in your underwear." "Some cats chase mice. I prefer to take legal action."

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