Featuring rare archival material and an introduction to the series by creator Jim Davis, this inaugural volume will appeal both to new readers and longtime fans of the lasagna-loving cat.    Garfield Complete Works: Volume 1, 1978 & 1979 launches the consummate collection of Jim Davis’ phenomenally successful comic strip. Since its debut in 1978, Garfield has reached historic heights, becoming the world’s most widely syndicated strip.   “From the outset, Garfield established who the real master was in this relationship.”—Jim Davis