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(Comics artist, Screenwriter, Writer) E. C. Segar, a prominent American cartoonist, is celebrated for creating the beloved character Popeye. His notable achievements include the comic strip Thimble Theatre, where Popeye made his debut in 1929. Segar's artistic talent and witty storytelling in Popeye were highly praised by fellow cartoonists such as Charles M. Schulz and Carl Barks. Schulz considered Popeye to be a flawless comic strip, admiring Segar's expertise in both illustration and humor, while Barks lauded Segar as a brilliant figure in the world of cartooning.