Discover the Charming New Series: Baby Garfield Adventures Await!
By Published Apr 8, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT TJ Mills is an editor on ScreenRant's Comic team, where she combines her lifelong passion for DC with her analytical background as a former Intelligence Analyst. Since joining ScreenRant in 2026, she has specialized in covering major DC storylines, character evolutions, and industry developments. follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap
Every cat lover’s heart shattered into thousands of pieces during the opening scene of (2026), when the lasagna-loving cat was shown as a kitten being abandoned by his father in an alleyway before meeting and being adopted by Jon Arbuckle. The emotional moment left many fans craving more baby Garfield, and their wish has now been granted. The orange tabby now has an official prequel, Baby Garfield, and fans are already obsessed.
BOOM! Studios’ with the release of the first issue of what is planned to be a four-part mini-series anthology that will feature various writers and artists. The series focuses on Garfield as a “tiny troublemaker” kitten before he became the lasagna-loving legend that fans know and love today. This is an obvious must-read for Garfield fans, but it is also the purr-fect read for cat lovers in general, as they will surely see their own feline pets in this paw-sitively silly new comic series.
A baby’s big little moments are some of the most special and cherished experiences for doting parents, pet parents included. In this new comic series, the sassy but oh-so-adorable baby Garfield navigates a series of universal “firsts.” The result is a paw-sitively silly read that is purrfect for Garfield-lovers, feline fanatics, and readers of all ages.
Everything You Need to Know About the New Baby Garfield Series
Cover B Rob Justus Variant for Baby Garfield #1 (2026)
Baby Garfield #1 features two short stories. The first, titled “Baby Garfield’s First Word,” is brought to fans by the creative team of writer Grace Ellis (Lumberjanes) and artist Asia Simone (Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck & Roll), and it captures the milestone of Garfield’s very first word.
The second short story in the issue is hilariously and aptly titled “Baby Garfield’s First Hairball.” As you probably guessed, it commemorates the moving and iconic milestone of baby Garfield hacking up his first hairball. This short story is brought to life by the creative duo of writer Michael Northrop (Dear Justice League) and artist Rob Justus ().
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As previously mentioned, this first issue has already been released, meaning the fan reactions are already in and are beyond positive. Readers have flocked to League of Comic Geeks to share their ratings and commentary, and the first issue has earned a solid 4 out of 5 stars, with an overall reception described as “very positive.”
BOOM! Studios has also shared the solicitations for issues #2 and #3 of the series, which will be released on April 29, 2026, and June 10, 2026, respectively. Based on the cover art for Baby Garfield #2, fans can expect puppy Odie to join the narrative as well. So be warned, the cuteness levels may be too much to handle.
Baby Garfield May be Critical Levels of Cuteness, But It Still Respects the Original Garfield's History
Cover F 1:15 Asia Simone Virgin Variant for Baby Garfield #1 (2026)
It is also worth noting that the series appears to be a true tribute to the , as it remains faithful to the established lore of the lasagna-loving cat. For example, every Garfield fan knows that the feline hates Mondays, and with Stephanie Cooke and artist Whitney Gardner contributing a short story titled “Baby Garfield's First Monday” in issue #2, it is clear that Garfield’s Monday-hating trait will be getting the spotlight.
Likewise, Brittney L. Williams will be writing and drawing the art for the short story “Baby Garfield's First Lasagna,” which clearly pays tribute to one of the tabby cat’s most iconic personality traits. While this is a cute and extremely silly comic series, it still celebrates the character-defining aspects of Garfield that long-time fans love and have come to expect in his stories.
Baby Garfield #1 from BOOM! Studios is now available to read!
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