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.
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 
1984
Second Heathcliff animated TV series produced by DIC Entertainment- "Heathcliff and the Cadillac Cats". 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
Giant Heathcliff balloon created by Kemp Balloons, Inc.- appears in parades from Philadelphia to London. Read more 
1999
Heathcliff is part of 'Toon Lagoon at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Fla. Read more 
2007
Heathcliff is a sponsor of NASCAR driver T.J. Bell and is prominently displayed on his car and uniform. Read more