Popeye the Sailor first appeared in 1929 and quickly became one of America’s most iconic cartoon characters. Known for his raspy voice, one squinted eye, and his love for spinach, Popeye gained superhuman strength every time he gulped down a can of greens. His popularity exploded so fast that he went from a side character in the Thimble Theatre comic strip to the star of the entire series. The animated shorts of the 1930s and 40s introduced the world to characters like Olive Oyl, Bluto, and Wimp