An irresistible alchemy of screwball comedy, tender romance, and
rags-to-riches fantasy, Elsie Crisler Segar's newspaper comic strip
captivated readers of the Roaring Twenties and beyond. And Popeye, the
sailor man, was the unlikely star of the show. Fantagraphics is thrilled
to bring Segar's whimsical world back into print, reviving the origins
of the beloved spinach-eating American icon for a whole new readership.
The E.C. Segar Popeye Sundays series collects the complete Popeye
Sunday stories in four gorgeous full-color volumes, each packaged in a
deluxe die-cut vertical slipcase.
Volume one (1931-1932) highlights Popeye's riotous romance with his
sweet patootie, Olive Oyl. As apt to hold hands as butt heads, they are
ultimately meant for each other, and their enduring connection forms the
warm heart of the comic. Outside the love nest, Popeye seeks fame and
fortune as a prizefighter. Ever the under-dog, he must contend with a
series of increasingly fearsome opponents, from the formidable Johnny
Brawn to a literal gorilla!
Featuring tongue-twisting gags, sensational slugfests, and an endearing
ensemble of characters, this revival of classic Popeye adventures really
packs a punch and will captivate stalwart fans and new readers alike.
Introduced with comic tributes by acclaimed cartoonists Sergio Ponchione
and Cathy Malkasian.
