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  1. Elzie Crisler Segar ( / ˈsiːɡɑːr /; [1] December 8, 1894 – October 13, 1938), known by the pen name E. C. Segar, was an American cartoonist best known as the creator of Popeye, a pop culture character who first appeared in 1929 in Segar's comic strip Thimble Theatre. [2] [3]

  2. Apr 8, 2024 · Elzie Segar (born Dec. 8, 1894, Chester, Ill., U.S.—died Oct. 13, 1938, Santa Monica, Calif.) was an American cartoonist and creator of “Popeye,” a comic strip in which the main character, a roughhewn sailor who gained immense strength from eating spinach, became an international folk hero. As a young man Segar worked as a house painter ...

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  3. Learn about E. C. Segar, the creator of 'Popeye' and other classic comics. Discover his early life, career, influences, style and legacy in this comprehensive article.

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  5. Sep 8, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of E.C. Segar, the creator of Popeye, and join the celebration of his 90th anniversary at the Cartoon Art Museum. See his original artworks, including the iconic Thimble Theatre, and participate in the Popeye's Cartoon Club, a new feature where artists can submit their own Popeye comics.

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  6. Jun 18, 2022 · The complete E.C. Segar Popeye by Segar, E. C. (Elzie Crisler), 1894-1938. Publication date 1984 Topics

  7. Jan 16, 2012 · E.C. Segar is Honored By His Birthplace. To honor Popeye’s creator, E.C. Segar, a 6 ft. tall, 900-pound bronze statue of Popeye is erected in Chester, IL in Elzie C. Segar Memorial Park. The “Home of Popeye,” Chester, IL was E.C. Segar’s birthplace and the Popeye & Friends Character Trail begins there. It includes statues honoring many ...

  8. Dec 6, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of E. C. Segar, who was born on December 8, 1894 in Chester, Illinois. He created Popeye the Sailor, one of the world’s most iconic cartoon characters, and inspired a spinach boom.

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