This year is the 80th anniversary of Popeye's first appearance in Thimble Theater comic strip in 1929. Popeye is, without a doubt, an iconic character whose cartoons and stories have had an historical mark in the entertainment industry. And yet, there is nothing to show for it. I would like to see a comic book done again of Popeye. I, myself, would LOVE to draw a couple versions, but my writing, inking and coloring is a little lacking. Plus, I am not a "name" in the comic industry, and King Features Syndicate has a stranglehold on the Popeye name. If a reputable comic creator were to approach KFS, they might be willing to allow a book to be made. Below is a link to some first sketches I did of Popeye as a more non-cartoony character, but not a dark and gritty version. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=66500111&albumID=1914462&imageID=3057523Tags: kfs, king features syndicate, popeye, thimble theater Current Mood: artistic
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