Jim Davis

  • 68

    Catalog books

  • 112

    Works

  • 1982 to 2016

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Jim Davis is best known for creating Garfield, the lasagna‑loving, sarcastic cat whose daily comic-strip antics populate dozens of collected books. His titles here—from early compilations to later themed collections—showcase his steady gag-driven humor, visual timing, and a recurring cast that keeps the jokes crisp and familiar.

Alongside Garfield collections, Davis offers practical drawing guidance in Eyeball Animation Drawing Pad and Handbook, reflecting his interest in cartooning craft. Across decades the books balance one-panel punchlines and simple situational comedy, appealing to readers who enjoy quick, character-led humor and accessible cartoon art.

Best Place To Start

Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack #17

Ballantine Books • 2014 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Garfield comic strips • Humor about cats and daily life • Cartoon drawing and merchandising

Genres and themes: Comic strip humor • Slice-of-life satire • Cartoon illustration

Who this author is best for: Quick, gag-driven strips and collections for readers who enjoy dry, food-and-nap centered humor and simple visual jokes.

Start with any Garfield compilation or a multi-book 'Fat Cat' collection to sample a broad range of daily strips and recurring gags.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack #17

    Ballantine Books • 2014 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2014 • 288 pages.

  2. Garfield Hogs the Spotlight: His 36th Book (Garfield (Numbered Paperback))

    Ballantine Books • 2000 • quick commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  3. The Tenth Garfield Treasury

    Ballantine Books • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 128 pages.

  4. The Ninth Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack

    Ballantine Books • 1998 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 384 pages.

  5. Garfield Fat Cat Three Pack Volume VII (Garfield Fat Cat Three Pack)

    Ballantine Books • 1997 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 384 pages.

  6. Garfield's Joy Holiday 3-pack (Garfield (Unnumbered))

    Ballantine Books • 1997 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 194 pages.

  7. Garfield Fat Cat 3 Pack

    Ballantine Books • 1996 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1996 • 384 pages.

  8. Garfield Fat Cat Three Pack Volume VI (Garfield Fat Cat Three Pack)

    Ballantine Books • 1996 • longer commitment

    You enjoy Jim Davis’s recurring lasagna gags and Garfield’s sarcastic inner monologue | You collect Ballantine Garfield…

  9. Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack Volume (Garfield Fat Cat Three Pack)

    Ballantine Books • 1995 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1995 • 384 pages.

  10. The Fourth Garfield Fat Cat Three Pack

    Ballantine Books • 1995 • longer commitment

    You enjoy Jim Davis’s punchline-driven Garfield strips | You want a bulk Garfield paperback for casual re-reading or gif…

How The Picks Compare

  • Garfield Hogs the Spotlight: His 36th Book (Garfield (Numbered Paperback)) is the easier short commitment, while Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack #17 asks for more reading time up front.
  • Garfield Hogs the Spotlight: His 36th Book (Garfield (Numbered Paperback)) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack #17 leans later in the catalog.

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