He's known as the only man living who might lick Popeye...but hasn't succeeded yet. He's a big, mean fighting machine, Popeye's frenemie who is always stirring up trouble and trying to steal Popeye's girl.
Popeye Is Honored For His Positive Influence Spinach Capital of the World, Crystal City, Texas, erects a statue to honor E.C. Segar and Popeye for their influence on America’s spinach eating habits, making Popeye one of the first cartoon characters ever immortalized in public sculpture.
Unassuming, unsophisticated and undeterred by a challenge, from the minute he walked into the comic strip, THIMBLE THEATER, and muttered his famous “Ja think I’m a cowboy?” line, Popeye the Sailor Man captured the hearts of millions of fans around the globe.
As the star of his own comics strips and animated series on the big screen and small, Popeye became quickly ingrained in American culture, and today remains one of the most recognizable pop-culture icons in the world.
Return here each Sunday for the exciting new adventures of Popeye and his friends. The Popeye Sunday Comic consists of first-run installments, written and drawn by R.K. Milholland.
“As an iconic, undisputed champion of the seas, Popeye has a crucial role to play in helping FORCE BLUE Special Operations veterans educate the public about the importance of preserving and restoring these national treasures.”
National Popeye the Sailor Man Day will be covered across social media, National Day Calendar, tv broadcasts, and radio spots. No one wants to miss out on this big celebration! Join in and post how Popeye has inspired you over the years with #PopeyeTheSailorManDay.
Popeye was originally voiced by William Costello and later by Jack Mercer. Popeye’s first animated appearance also introduces his theme song, "I’m Popeye the Sailor Man," composed by Sammy Lerner, giving birth to Popeye’s most famous line "I’m strong to da finich ‘cause I eats my spinach."
