Description
Popeye 3
Book Summary
This third volume of the definitive Popeye collection gathers the original daily and Sunday strips by E.C. Segar, published between 1932 and 1934. The reader will witness the birth of iconic characters such as J. Wellington Wimpy, the burger-eating glutton, and Swee'Pea, Popeye's adopted son. It also includes the first and only appearance of Brutus drawn by Segar himself. A hardcover edition that allows you to discover the origin and evolution of one of the most influential series in the history of comics.
What is it about?
This volume compiles the original Popeye the Sailor strips, published in the press during the thirties. Throughout its pages, the reader follows the adventures of the famous sailor with the massive forearms, his girlfriend Olive Oyl, and the rest of the cast. The work documents key moments in the character's history: the first appearance of Wimpy, the famous burger moocher; the birth of Swee'Pea, Popeye's adopted son; and the introduction of Brutus, the rival who would later become his classic nemesis. All of this is presented in the deluxe Fantagraphics edition, which faithfully reproduces the strips as they were originally published.
Main themes
- Comic adventures and absurd humor in the tradition of American newspaper strips.
- Origin and evolution of iconic comic characters: Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, Swee'Pea, and Brutus.
- Historical and cultural context of the thirties reflected in the language and situations.
- Narrative and graphic style of E.C. Segar, a pioneer of modern comics.
- Collecting and heritage preservation of classic comics in deluxe editions.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at collectors and fans of classic comics who wish to know the roots of Popeye beyond the animated adaptations. It is also of interest to comic scholars, interested in the evolution of the graphic and narrative language of newspaper strips. Likewise, it is a suitable read for any reader who wants to enjoy the timeless humor and inventiveness of one of the great masters of the medium.
What this book offers
- Access to the complete original strips from a key period in Popeye's history, with characters that would shape popular culture.
- A high-quality hardcover edition, which faithfully reproduces the original press material, ideal for collectors.
- The opportunity to see the character of Brutus under Segar's brush for the first time, before his later popularization.
- Understanding of the creative context of E.C. Segar and the birth of comic myths like Wimpy and Swee'Pea.
Technical specifications
- Author: Segar, E.C.
- Publisher: Ediciones Kraken
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: COMIC AND CARTOON, GRAPHIC NOVELS, COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS
- Collection: POPEYE
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: October 2013
- Number of pages: 176
- Weight: 150 g
Editorial review
This third volume of the Fantagraphics collection recovered by Ediciones Kraken constitutes a fundamental piece to understand the evolution of Popeye as a comic icon. The inclusion of the first appearances of Wimpy, Swee'Pea, and Brutus provides undeniable historical and documentary value. The hardcover edition and the quality of the reproduction make it a solid option for collectors and for those who wish to explore the origin of these characters beyond their popular fame.