1933: Bluto, Popeye’s brutish rival, debuts in the Fleischer animated shorts, battling Popeye for Olive Oyl’s affection. (Bluto does not appear in Segar’s original comics.) ...

Popeye wants to have a backyard barbecue with Olive Oyl, but is continually interrupted by a scheming Brutus, a hungry Wimpy and a crying Sweet Pea. Popeye, Olive and Wimpy end up on the moon with ...