Thimble Theater
By Elzie Crisler Segar
About Thimble Theater
Popeye first appeared in Elzie Crisler Segar’s comic strip “Thimble Theater” in 1929. The comic strip was started in 1919 and revolved around the character Olive Oyl. After the addition of the popular character Popeye the title of the comic strip was changed to “Thimble Theater Featuring Popeye The Sailor.”
Meet the Creator
E.C. Segar
Elzie Crisler Segar (December 8, 1894 – October 13, 1938) was an American cartoonist best known for creating Popeye the Sailor, one of history’s most iconic comic strip characters. Born in Chester, Illinois, Segar’s legacy as the creator of Thimble Theatre—the strip that introduced Popeye in 1929—cemented his place in pop culture history. Early Life […]
