Who Is Cartman? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Cartman is a Comedy Central comic book character, the alter ego of Eric Theodore Cartman, with over 33 comic issue appearances. Eric T. Cartman is one of four main characters of South Park. He is an overweight elementary school student, and usually serves as an antagonist to the other three boys. Despite his young age, Cartman is a cunning sociopath.

Who is Cartman?

Creation First appearance of Eric Cartman Cartman was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Cartman made his debut in the animated short film "Jesus vs. Frosty", having the name Kenny. He was heavily inspired by Archie Bunker. Appearance Cartman without his hat Cartman is almost always seen wearing a red jacket, yellow gloves, a blue hat with a yellow puff ball on top, brown pants, and black shoes. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Cartman is an overweight child, and is noticeably larger than his friends. He possesses a potbelly and a double chin.

Key facts

Cartman is of human origin and first appeared in "issue 80". The character is published by Comedy Central. With 33 recorded issue appearances, Cartman ranks among the most featured characters in comics.