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Created by cartoonist , the Garfield comic strip is a global cultural phenomenon that debuted on June 19, 1978 . Originally launched in 41 newspapers, it eventually became the world's most widely syndicated comic strip, chronicling the lives of the sarcastic, lasagna-loving cat Garfield, his owner Jon Arbuckle , and the dim-witted dog Odie . Between 1978 and 2011, the strip underwent significant stylistic and thematic shifts, evolving from a locally published strip named Jon into a multi-billion dollar franchise. Historical Eras (1978–2011)

Compilations moved away from the traditional horizontal "Garfield format" to standard vertical book styles after 2001. Garfield (Comic Strips) (1978-2011) GetComics.I...

In 2006, Jon Arbuckle finally began a successful relationship with Liz Wilson , the veterinarian, ending a 28-year running gag of his dating failures. Reading Order & Collections Created by cartoonist , the Garfield comic strip

This era saw the launch of Garfield and Friends (1988) and the character's first Emmy Award (1985). Odie debuted on August 8, 1978, and Pooky

Odie debuted on August 8, 1978, and Pooky on October 23, 1978. Expansion & Peak Syndication (1984–1999):

Focused on Garfield's arrival, his first lasagna (July 7, 1978), and his hatred of Mondays (September 18, 1978).