Tarzan was created by Edgar Rice Burroughs and first appeared in the novel 'Tarzan of the Apes'.
The novel 'Tarzan of the Apes' was published in book form, introducing the character to the public.
The character Tarzan was adapted into a silent film titled 'Tarzan of the Apes', starring Elmo Lincoln as Tarzan.
Disney released an animated film adaptation of Tarzan, bringing the character to a new generation with a musical and modern animation style.