I think I should draw Jon Arbuckle being hugged by Garfield & Odie and title it “Spaces Between” (named after the song “Space Between” by Dove Cameron & Sofia Carson)
It looked, to me, like they were watching the sun rise and the sunset out of the same window. Must have identical windows on both sides of the house. Easy to get matching windows from Pella™.
(Disclosure: The proceeding comment was paid for by Pella™ glass. In-Your-Face Advertising, their marketing firm, is now paying for product placement in GoComics.)
Glad to see Jon get the respect and appreciation that he deserves, especially since he made a perfect batch of burgers, to make up for that time when he attempted to barbecue pork chops on the grill, only to forget to put the charcoal in.
Happy 79th Birthday, Jim Davis, and by extension, Happy Birthday to Jon Arbuckle. Nice to see the rare occasion where Jon doesn’t act or get treated like a moron!
It’s not often Garfield shows Jon any appreciation for anything, so it’s nice to see it in this strip. Well-played, Jim Davis, well-played. I applaud you.
codycab 4 months ago
Have you ever had a summer Sunday THIS great?
ʲᔆ 4 months ago
awww⠄⠄⠄shucks!
showing gratitude is very uncharacteristic of Garfield
GarfieldFan77 4 months ago
Happy Birthday Jon Arbuckle!!!
Frankie the Sandwich Artist 4 months ago
I love the wholesome side of Garfield. All strips need a wholesome side.
Silverturtle 4 months ago
All hail! Today is Jim Davis’ birthday.
seanfear 4 months ago
is it Jon’s birthday?!?
terrapin6000 Premium Member 4 months ago
2nd and 6th panels are chefs kiss
InuYugiHakusho 4 months ago
Jon got a much-needed win.
ʲᔆ 4 months ago
GOOD GRIEF!
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lucasasanto15 4 months ago
I always think Garfield & Jon are like Father & son. (And Odie is the other son and Garfield’s little brother)
lucasasanto15 4 months ago
I think I should draw Jon Arbuckle being hugged by Garfield & Odie and title it “Spaces Between” (named after the song “Space Between” by Dove Cameron & Sofia Carson)
BigDaveGlass 4 months ago
Nice to see Jon not on the receiving end……
Zeno2099 4 months ago
Happy birthday, Jim Davis. Thank you for helping to make this world brighter for so many years. :D
Gent 4 months ago
And me thoughts YOGArfield was his more active cousin.
TommyEfreeti 4 months ago
Perfection is in the mind’s eye, eh? Always was, is, and will be. Happy birthday Arbuckle, only a perfectly content fellow can dance so well! :)
LawrenceS 4 months ago
It looked, to me, like they were watching the sun rise and the sunset out of the same window. Must have identical windows on both sides of the house. Easy to get matching windows from Pella™.
(Disclosure: The proceeding comment was paid for by Pella™ glass. In-Your-Face Advertising, their marketing firm, is now paying for product placement in GoComics.)
edmund_graham 4 months ago
This genuinely made me smile
2AndFour 4 months ago
Just a good day without pranks. Garfield will forget that unfortunate incident with the broccoli in his pizza.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 4 months ago
Jon, the perfect host! Love second to last frame!
KageKat 4 months ago
Sometimes, this family really gets it right!
up2trixx 4 months ago
Happy birthday Jon/Jim! It’s also my father’s 78th birthday
Count Olaf Premium Member 4 months ago
Is Garfield channeling Moms Mabley in the title frame?
CaveCat87 4 months ago
Glad to see Jon get the respect and appreciation that he deserves, especially since he made a perfect batch of burgers, to make up for that time when he attempted to barbecue pork chops on the grill, only to forget to put the charcoal in.
guenette.charlie(BozoKnows) 4 months ago
Happy 79th Birthday, Jim Davis, and by extension, Happy Birthday to Jon Arbuckle. Nice to see the rare occasion where Jon doesn’t act or get treated like a moron!
Strawberry King 4 months ago
The true meaning of summer!
God bless you, Jim!
mbkturner 4 months ago
i bet jim davis had fun with the title panel
Strawberry King 4 months ago
Oh, I forgot something very important:
Happy birthday, Jim! Make it a very special one!
BlitzMcD 4 months ago
Jon redeems himself!
Goat from PBS 4 months ago
And thank you, Mr. Davis, for the years of love, laughs, and lasagna.
Happy birthday, Jon and Jim Davis! We love you!
jtrester Premium Member 4 months ago
Happy Birthday Jim Davis
A R V reader 4 months ago
A perfect birthday gift to share.
Durak Premium Member 4 months ago
Garfield, showing genuine, sincere gratitude? Very nice.
win.45mag 4 months ago
He’s a cat, so I’ll let him get away with not thanking the Lord for a good day
ladykat 4 months ago
We’re glad you enjoyed it, Garfield.
makeretthistory 4 months ago
Instant favorite :*)
blakerl 4 months ago
Summertime I love it.
Sakumon16 4 months ago
That was lovely!
replay1111 4 months ago
Ey. Where da punchline??
mjpalmer 4 months ago
Have Fun
JPuzzleWhiz 4 months ago
Hey! Jon did something right, for once!
Katzi428 4 months ago
AWWWWW!!!!!!
daleandkristen 4 months ago
SPECTACULAR. Thank you, Garfield and the Jim Davis crew.
klesmiley_ Premium Member 4 months ago
Happy Birthday Jim Davis, Garfield, and Jon!
Angry Indeed Premium Member 4 months ago
Garfield feels it was THE Purr-fect day.
Alessandra Nicole 4 months ago
Happy Birthday, Jim Davis!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 4 months ago
It’s good to be appreciated.
(Or so I hear.)
mail2jbl 4 months ago
It’s not often Garfield shows Jon any appreciation for anything, so it’s nice to see it in this strip. Well-played, Jim Davis, well-played. I applaud you.
MT Wallet 4 months ago
The 79th post. Happy 79th birthday, Jim.
kimbraun0823 4 months ago
I kept waiting for Garfield to wake up and find out it was a dream.
sincavage05 4 months ago
Warm smile and good feeling, nice job.
hambrookmg 4 months ago
Today is Jon’s birthday (every July 28th). They should have done this the other way around: Everyone gives Jon a perfect day for his birthday.
geese28 4 months ago
Must be dreaming again
Comics381 4 months ago
Today is Jon Arbuckle’s Birthday. July 28
Jarad P 4 months ago
What a sweet comic.
Gamerkillss 4 months ago
Great way to end my day
garfield43 4 months ago
Anyone else think of the Lou Reed song Perfect day?Other than the title card I would say this was the perfect Garfield strip.
Happy Birthday Jim.Here’s to many more!
Duke of Omnium 4 months ago
That was oddly sentimental
hambrookmg 4 months ago
July 28th is Jon Arbuckle’s birthday (it mirrors that of Jim Davis). The others should have shown Jon a perfect day for his birthday.
DJohnny 4 months ago
Cute!
LrdSlvrhnd 4 months ago
How could it be a perfect day when he didn’t even get to kick Odie off a table?
WentHulk 4 months ago
Wow that was a great day.
jedi936 2 months ago
Today… life is good.