Author(s): Jim Davis

Graphic Novels

Garfield has long been considered a "classic" property because he has not only endured,but continues to be fresh and funny after over 30 years in the limelight. Part of the strip's broad appeal is due to its lack of social or political commentary, which was always Jim Davis's intention. Originally created (in June 1978) with the intention of "coming up with a good, marketable character", Garfield is now the world's most syndicated comic strip in history with over 200 million readers daily in over 2,400 newspapers around the globe, translated into 45 languages.