Cole Oyl

Rooted in the Golden Age of American comics, Cole Oyl made his debut in Four Color #17 in 1943, brought to life by artist Bill Zaboly. A supporting figure in the beloved world of Popeye the Sailor, Cole keeps remarkable company — sharing pages with Olive Oyl, Popeye himself, Wimpy, Poopdeck Pappy, and Nana Oyl across a publishing history that quietly stretches all the way to 2013. With a catalog appearance that includes a collector-recognized key issue, this understated character is a genuine piece of comics history for anyone who loves the rich, enduring universe that grew up around one of funny-page fiction's most iconic sailors.