Description
Popeye 6
Book Summary
This sixth volume in the collection dedicated to Popeye gathers the comic strips published by Elzie Crisler Segar during his final year and a half at the helm of the series. The reader will discover an exceptional creative period, featuring stories like "Plunder Island," where the Sea Hag, Alice the Goon, and Brutus take center stage. Additionally, the book includes unpublished material: original drawings, two essays by expert Richard Marschall, and an illustrated autobiography by Popeye himself. An essential edition for lovers of classic comics and Segar’s work.
What is it about?
This volume collects the Popeye Sunday and daily strips created by E. C. Segar between 1937 and 1938. In them, the author displays his narrative talent with more complex plots and highly charismatic supporting characters. Notably featured is the story "Plunder Island," a mystery and adventure tale starring the Sea Hag, Alice the Goon, and Brutus. The edition is rounded out with a valuable appendix that includes unpublished drawings, two essays by historian Richard Marschall analyzing the context and evolution of the series, and an illustrated autobiography by Popeye himself, offering a unique vision of the character from his own perspective.
Main themes
- Classic adventures of Popeye and his universe.
- Graphic narrative from the Golden Age of comics.
- Iconic supporting characters: Sea Hag, Alice, and Brutus.
- Supplementary material: essays and unpublished drawings.
- Illustrated autobiography of the main character.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at collectors and fans of classic comics, followers of E. C. Segar's work and the history of the medium. It is also ideal for readers interested in the narrative development of newspaper strips and the creative context of the 1930s. It is an essential work for those who wish to complete their Popeye library or delve deeper into the author's legacy.
What this book offers
- Access to a peak creative period for Segar, with lesser-known but high-quality stories.
- Unpublished and exclusive material: drawings, essays, and an illustrated autobiography of Popeye.
- A complete view of the Popeye universe, beyond the most popular strips.
- Historical context and critical analysis thanks to the essays by Richard Marschall.
- A carefully crafted hardcover edition, ideal for collectors.
Technical specifications
- Author: Segar, Elzie Crisler
- Publisher: Ediciones Kraken
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: COMICS AND CARICATURE, GRAPHIC NOVELS, GRAPHIC NOVELS: LITERARY AND MEMOIRS, COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS
- Collection: COMIC
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: May 2017
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 899 g
Editorial review
Popeye 6 represents a benchmark edition for followers of E. C. Segar, as it compiles a period of creative maturity and offers supplementary material of great documentary value. The inclusion of essays and unpublished material elevates the volume beyond a simple compilation, turning it into a piece for study and enjoyment. It is a work that satisfies both the collector looking to complete their series and the curious reader who wishes to explore the lesser-known facets of the Popeye universe. The hardcover edition and the care in its presentation reinforce its appeal as a library object.