Heathcliff Makes History!

George Gately created Heathcliff in 1973 and today his characters are among the most beloved and recognizable in comics. Heathcliff appears in traditional daily strips, Sunday color pages and lives digitally on syndicated websites worldwide. Over 50 Heathcliff book and comic book titles have been published, with more than a million copies in print. And on both the big and small screen, in his animated TV series and feature film, Heathcliff has delighted generations of fans.

1973

George Gately creates Heathcliff. Read more

1975

Heathcliff creator George Gately appears on television show "What's My Line?" Read more

1977

First Heathcliff book published. Over 50 titles to follow- with more than a million copies in print. Read more

1980

First Heathcliff animated TV series "Heathcliff and Dingbat Show" produced by Ruby-Spears. Heathcliff voiced by the legendary MelBlanc. Later teamed with Marmaduke- theme song sung by Scatman Crothers. Read more

1983

Heathcliff creator George Gately appears on " Today Show" and "Joe Franklin Show"t Read more

1984

Second Heathcliff animated TV series produced by DIC Entertainment- "Heathcliff and the Cadillac Cats". Read more

1984

Heathcliff animated series by DiC Entertainment premieres. Read more

1985

Heathcliff comic book is top-selling title for Star Comics, a division of Marvel Comics, Inc.. Runs for 56 issues. Read more

1986

Heathcliff: The Movie- animated feature film- theatrical release worldwide. Read more

1986

Giant Heathcliff balloon created by Kemp Balloons, Inc.- appears in parades from Philadelphia to London. Read more

1990

Heathcliff animated series premieres on ABC. Read more

1998

Heathcliff joins forces with Creators Syndicate. Read more

1998

Gately's nephew, Peter Gallagher takes over drawing Heathcliff. Read more

1999

Heathcliff is part of 'Toon Lagoon at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Fla. Read more

2005

Heathcliff and the Cadillac Cats" DVD collection released by Shout Factory Read more

2007

Heathcliff is a sponsor of NASCAR driver T.J. Bell and is prominently displayed on his car and uniform. Read more

2010

Heathcliff's official website launches. Read more