E.C. Segar (1894-1938), creator of Popeye, is a member of the Will Eisner Awards Hall of Fame. He was born in Chester, IL in 1894 and passed away in his longtime home of Santa Monica, CA. The National Cartoonists Society created the Elzie Segar Award in his honor, which was awarded annually to a cartoonist who has made a unique and outstanding contribution to the profession. Kevin Huizenga is a cartoonist living in Chicago. He has won awards for various comics and graphic novels starring his signature everyman, Glenn Ganges. His work has been featured in the Best American Comics anthologies and he currently publishes a monthly electronic magazine named "F" where he serializes new stories. His latest book is The River at Night.
Nearly every episode collected here reveals Segar to be an absurdly
hilarious master draftsman and wildly entertaining storyteller. ...
An essential volume of both graphic storytelling and early
20th-century art.-- "Library Journal (Starred Review)"
Perfect for a classic cartoon fan. Its focus on relatable themes
like love, romance, and daffy humor make it a series readers should
not miss.-- "Screen Rant"
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