Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye

Bud Sagendorf, the longtime steward of the Popeye comic strip, brought his signature warmth and whimsy to this short-lived 1979–1980 series from Tempo Books. Spanning just four issues, these comics capture the classic, slightly off-kilter charm of the Thimble Theatre cast, with Sagendorf handling both writing and art. For fans, it’s a neat, late-era snapshot of the character’s enduring appeal, rendered by the creator who knew him best outside of E.C. Segar.