Michael is an orange American Shorthair tabby cat and the central figure of his series. He functions as a feline everyman, appearing in drastically different roles across various chapters with no consistent background or continuous storyline. Michael lacks a fixed identity; instead, he embodies multiple interpretations shaped by each narrative context.

Some stories depict Michael realistically as a normal house cat. He exhibits authentic feline behaviors like seeking cozy spots for naps, expressing distinct food preferences, and vocalizing loudly at night, especially when courting females. His body language and mannerisms reflect observed cat behaviors, including grooming, territorial marking, and interactions with other animals. These segments derive humor from natural feline quirks and human interpretations.

Other stories present Michael in anthropomorphic scenarios: walking upright, wearing clothing, and engaging in human-like activities. He participates in parodies of human society—such as street gang rumbles, cat food commercials, or film spoofs—while retaining innate feline traits. This duality juxtaposes ordinary cat behavior with absurdist comedy.

The character has no singular owner or fixed continuity. He cycles through different human companions across chapters, and his relationships vary accordingly. Recurring characters in his orbit include Popo (his wife), their kittens, and a dog nicknamed Bear. Michael’s interactions range from domestic routines with owners to conflicts with other animals like Catzilla.

No overarching character development or background story exists. His "deaths" in certain chapters and subsequent resurrections in others emphasize the absence of a continuous narrative. Michael remains a static, comedic vessel for exploring both mundane feline life and surreal anthropomorphic scenarios.