Popeye #16
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "New Zoo," Popeye answers a heartfelt call from the kids of Swee'Pea's school, who've pooled twenty-eight dollars to fund a trip to Africa—hoping he'll bring back wild animals to start a local zoo. Written and illustrated by Bud Sagendorf, this 1951 Dell classic captures the charm and whimsy of the era, with the iconic sailor man setting sail on a lighthearted adventure. The cover by Bud Sagendorf perfectly captures the playful spirit of the story.
Popeye sets sail for Africa after the kids from Swee'Pea’s school pool their money to fund a trip, hoping to bring back wild animals for their town’s new zoo. With his usual mix of grit and charm, Popeye faces the journey’s challenges—though the real test may be keeping the animals from turning the town upside down.
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Reprinted in Popeye the Sailor #155 (1980), Classic Popeye #16 (2013), Popeye Classics #4 (2014), Popeye #12, Popeye #12
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