Thimble Theatre and the Pre-Popeye Comics of E. C. Segar

A lavish, oversized archival collection from Sunday Press Books, this series gathers the earliest, long-unseen newspaper strips from E. C. Segar's Thimble Theatre—years before Popeye ever set sail. Launched in 2018, it's a vital restoration of Segar's formative work, showcasing the raw, gag-driven cartooning that defined his pre-Popeye era. For fans of classic comic strips and the history of the medium, this is an essential, lovingly produced glimpse into the roots of a legendary run.