Popeye’s Varied Career Celebrated in New Publication “The Art of Popeye”
Skwigly
R. C. “Bob” Harvey, noted comic strip and book historian, has written The Art of Popeye. Harvey passed away at the age of 85 on July 7, 2022 but left readers an 190 page publication showcasing one of the world’s most recognizable figures.
Popeye was created for E.C. Segar’s comic strip, Thimble Theatre, on January 17th, 1929. The spinach eating sailor has been adapted into all types of media. He has been featured in approximately five hundred animated cartoons. Popeye made his foray into animated films by dancing the hula with Betty Boop in 1933.
This publication features a great amount of original comic strip art. As expected one can find material produced by E. C. Segar and his best known assistant, Bud Sagendorf. Finally Bela “Bill” Zaboly’s work on the strip is given a proper showcase. Zaboly drew both the daily and Sunday Thimble Theatre from 1939 through 1958. Rarely has this outstanding artists contribution to Popeye’s universe been explored.
Additionally Popeye movie posters and animation cels are published. Episode guides from both the Fleischer and Famous Studios eras have been catalogued. Memorabilia featuring the sailor and his crew are showcased through out.
This tribute to Popeye is certainly strong to the ‘finich’!