ODIE. Jon is one of those rare dog and cat people. Thus, 'Garfield' [Jim Davis; 1978-present], his brooding, sardonic + independent cat is forever disgusted by dim, energetic, loyal Odie. Odie is pale but healthy + has the bulging, ping-pong ball eyes of all Davis' characters

The artist was likely inspired by 'Heathcliff' [1973-present], but his unique style has itself been imitated by Armstrong, Glasbergen, Groening + others. On TV, Garfield has Lorenzo Music's familiar grating voice