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| Garth estate | |
| Continuity: | Marvel Universe |
| Aliases: | Garth Mansion |
| Category: | Residence |
| Continent: | North America |
| Country: | United States of America |
| State: | Louisiana |
| Residents: | Simon Garth; Donna Garth; Gyps |
| 1st appearance: | Tales of the Zombie #1 |
The Garth estate is a fictional location featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is part of the mainstream Marvel Universe and first appeared in Tales of the Zombie #1 in July, 1973.
Description[]
The Garth estate is a plantation house/mansion located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is located either in or near the city of New Orleans. If in fact it does exist in New Orleans, it is likely situated somewhere in the affluent Garden District. The estate was owned by Simon Garth, who was the "Coffee King" of Louisiana, having amassed a fortune as senior partner at Garwood Industies, which enabled him to purchase or build the estate.
History[]
One day, while leaving for the office, an irate Simon Garth berated his gardener Gyps for his poor workmanship, even going so far as to advise him to sharpen his garden shears.
After Garth left, Gyps went into the back yard where he spied Simon's daughter, Donna Garth, diving naked off of a diving board. Gyps approached Donna, accusing her of intentionally showing off knowing that Gyps was watching - a charge that Donna fervently denied. When Simon returned home and learned of this, he punched Gyps hard in the face and fired him.
Characters associated with the Garth estate[]
- Simon Garth - Owner; resident
- Donna Garth - Resident
- Gyps - Gardener
Notes[]
- The concept of the Garth estate was developed by writers Roy Thomas & Steve Gerber and artists John Buscema and Tom Palmer.
- It is unknown whether Simon Garth purchased the house on the property or if he had it constructed.