Created
Jan 17, 1929
Jan 17, 1929
E. C. Segar
Fictional cartoon sailor known for his affinity for eating spinach. He cracks a can of spinach and inhales the contents to transform into a muscular strongman. He debuted in the King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre.
The character spawned a 1980 feature film starring Robin Williams as the titular character. In 2002, he ranked on TV Guide's 50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time list.
#54 character