Why did Jim Davis created Gnorm Gnat?

Answer 1

Jim Davis hoped , as he has now done with 'Garfield' , to create a character that will provide him with an income , an outlet for his creative talents and to entertain readers . (Bugs just didn't 'go over' with readers.)

Answer 2

Jim Davis created Gnorm Gnat as a way to satirize the traditional superhero archetype, mocking the idea of an infallible hero. Gnorm Gnat is portrayed as clumsy and flawed, subverting the typical characteristics of a superhero.