Popeye Fan Art
Well, blow me down! Cartoonist David Reddick, creator of the King Features-syndicated comic strip Intelligent Life, drew these incredible sketches of Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto, Wimpy, Eugene the Jeep, and even the Sea Hag. The only character missing is 'lil Swee'Pea, Popeye's adorable adopted in'fink! Tell us…
READ MOREPopeye: The Original Gridiron Great
Just in time for the Big Game on Sunday, below are a couple of vintage Popeye strips that show the mighty mariner making some serious waves for the opposing team. We reckon Popeye would be a formidable athlete on the football field. Click on the comic to enlarge…
READ MOREPopeye and The Argonaut: An 85th Anniversary Story
[caption id="attachment_12222" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Popeye's first appearance in Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929[/caption] It’s rare that the reporter becomes the story but, as we celebrate the 85th anniversary of Popeye’s first appearance on Jan. 17, 1929, that’s exactly what has happened. A newspaper arts…
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