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Salem the Cat
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Creation & Design

Salem was created as a comedic character to accompany Sabrina Spellman, providing both humor and wisdom.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a witch who was transformed into a cat as punishment, Salem became a beloved character in the Sabrina franchise.

Character Development

Over the years, Salem has evolved from a mere comic relief character to a complex figure with a rich backstory and emotional depth.

Cultural Reception

Salem has been well-received by audiences, becoming an iconic character in both comics and television adaptations.

Character Details

Real Name:
Salem Saberhagen
First Appearance:
Archie's Madhouse #22
Aliases:
Salem, The Talking Cat
Species:
Cat
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sabrina Spellman, The Witches Council
Abilities:
Magic, Shape-shifting, Talking
Equipment:
Magic Wand, Spellbook
Weight:
10lbs
Height:
1' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Archie's Madhouse #22
Archie ⋅ 1962
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Archie's Madhouse #22
 
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1st appearance of Sabrina the Teenage Witch

1st appearance of Salem the cat, Sabrina's familiar

1st appearance of Della, a member of the Witch's Council

Sabrina the Teenage Witch #47
Archie ⋅ 2003
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Sabrina the Teenage Witch #47
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 3,057

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #6
Archie ⋅ 2016
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #6
 
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Origin of Salem, Sabrina's familiar

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #6
Variant ⋅ Archie ⋅ 2016
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #6
 
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Variant cover art by Andrew Pepoy

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