Who Is Jimmy Corrigan? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Jimmy Corrigan is a Fantagraphics comic book character, the alter ego of James Corrigan, with over 24 comic issue appearances. Jimmy Corrigan is a depressed and anti-social man, who lives in an apartment, alone. The Graphic novel he appears in is considered one of the greatest in the medium.

Who is Jimmy Corrigan?

Origin Jimmy Corrigan was born to Mrs. Corrigan . Jimmy Corrigan had no relationship with his father when he was growing up, considering his mother kept Jimmy's father's identity a secret for most of his life. Creation Jimmy Corrigan was created by Chris Ware . He has written many highly acclaimed graphic novels, including Acme Novelty Library . Major Story Arcs Jimmy Corrigan has only appeared in one graphic work: Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth . This novel chronicles Jimmy Corrigan's first meeting with his father. Before that meeting, Jimmy had never had any contact with his father.

Key facts

Jimmy Corrigan is of human origin. The character is published by Fantagraphics. With 24 recorded issue appearances, Jimmy Corrigan ranks among the most featured characters in comics.