Description
Popeye the Sailor The Plot to Kill Popeye is a dramatic Whitman comic issue featuring one of the most action-packed and visually striking Popeye covers from the late Bronze Age era of licensed comics. The colorful cover illustration shows Popeye walking fearlessly through a barrage of traps, arrows, bombs, and weapons while maintaining his trademark grin, perfectly capturing the absurd slapstick humor and indestructible spirit that made the character an American pop-culture icon. Originally created by E. C. Segar, Popeye became one of the most enduring comic and animated characters of the twentieth century, with Whitman editions remaining highly collectible among nostalgia and cartoon-comic enthusiasts. The bold typography, vibrant colors, and chaotic action imagery give this issue exceptional display appeal. A wonderful collectible example of vintage humor comics that combines classic cartoon energy with memorable Bronze Age comic-book design. Shows signs of age wear.
Condition
Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email sjauctioneers@gmail.com Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of SJ AUCTIONEERS shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Popeye the Sailor The Plot to Kill Popeye 1980
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Jul 12, 2026 2:00 PM EDTBrooklyn, NY, United States
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