Popeye debuts in Thimble Theatre

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17 January, 1929

Popeye the Sailor Man made his debut in Elzie Crisler Segar Thimble Theatre comic strip on 17th January 1929. He was originally introduced as a supporting character but quickly became popular and was made the central figure.