Cathy Guisewite
American cartoonist, creator of Cathy
Born
September 5th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A cartoonist gained recognition for creating the comic strip 'Cathy', which debuted in 1976. The strip follows the life and challenges of a single woman, illustrating themes of love, career, and body image with humor. 'Cathy' became widely popular, appearing in over 1,400 newspapers at its peak. This work highlighted social issues and everyday tribulations faced by women, making it relatable for a broad audience. Additionally, published several books that compiled her comic strips and delved deeper into the life experiences of her characters.
Created the comic strip 'Cathy'
Published several compilation books
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