Popeye

From 1958 onward, Bud Sagendorf carried the spirit of Elzie Segar's classic into a new era with this long-running Associated Newspapers comic strip. Sagendorf's playful, energetic art and whimsical gags defined the series for decades, keeping Popeye, Olive Oyl, and the rest of the cast a beloved staple of newspaper funnies. Its enduring presence made it a cornerstone of mid-century American comic strips, a gentle, humorous world that generations grew up with.