Pop-Eye

Published in Australia by Frew Publications from 1949 to 1950, Pop-Eye ran for 21 issues, bringing the iconic sailor's adventures to a new audience in a distinctive regional format. This series is a notable early example of Frew's long-running commitment to licensed international comics, predating their famous The Phantom series. While the specific creative team is less documented than the character's newspaper strip origins, this short-lived title represents a key moment in Australian comic book history, offering locally produced versions of Popeye's trademark blend of spinach-fueled brawls and salty humor.