Popeye the Sailor Man is a cartoon icon known for his charm, spinach-fueled strength, and heroics. He has been a cultural legend since his comic strip debut in 1929. Created by Elzie Crisler Segar ...

Jan. 1 marks the dawn of a new era for Popeye and Tintin. It's the day the nonagenarian cartoon characters officially enter the U.S. public domain along with a treasure trove of other iconic works.

Popeye can punch without permission and Tintin can roam freely starting in 2025. The two classic comic characters who first appeared in 1929 are among the intellectual properties becoming public ...