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Charlton Comics was an American comic book publisher that operated from the 1940s to the early 1980s. While not as prominent as DC or Marvel, Charlton published a wide variety of genres, including humor, westerns, romance, and licensed characters like Popeye. Their Popeye series, which ran for many years, often featured creative storylines and distinctive artwork, appealing to a broad audience. Popeye the Sailor, created by E.C. Segar, first appeared in 1929 and quickly became a cultural icon. The character's adventures have been adapted into numerous comic books, animated shorts, and feature films. Charlton Comics acquired the rights to Popeye comics in the mid-1960s and continued publishing new material until the company's demise, maintaining the character's popularity through the 1970s and early 1980s.