# Sailor Origin-Story Mangas Eye Lit Popeye Dives into the Story of the Iconic Sailor Character By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-lit-popeye References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/421211/Popeye-Unveils-Manga-That-Will-Explore-How-The-Strapping-Sailor-Lost-His-Eye/) & [eyelie.popeye](https://eyelie.popeye.com/?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI)  Popeye the Sailor Man is one of the most iconic characters in the realm of comics have been around for nearly a century and the new Eye Lie Popeye continues to grow the franchise. The new manga to launch tells the story of the character and focuses on one of his most notable features -- the non-working eye. There have been legends that try to decode how he lost it, whether it was in an epic battle or not. The [new art style is refreshing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alterego-the-official-comic) and really brings the character to the modern light. Popeye will be joined by both Bluto and Olive Oyl to battle monsters and have new drawings that are inspired by the look of Japanese manga. Image Credit: Eye Lie Popeye ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sailor-man Manga:** The rise of new manga series for iconic characters such as Sailor-Man presents an opportunity for modern and refreshing adaptations of classic franchises. - **Origin-story Comics:** Origin-story comics provide readers with deep and complex character development, giving the opportunity to expand existing franchises. - **Cross-cultural Collaborations:** Collaborations between different cultures through art, such as the Japanese manga-inspired style of the new Sailor-Man series, provide opportunities to bring fresh perspectives to long-standing franchises. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Comic Books:** The comic book industry can benefit from the creation of origin-story comics that provide unique and fresh takes on established franchises. - **Entertainment:** Cross-cultural collaborations in entertainment, such as incorporating different art styles, can attract new audiences and diversify existing franchises. - **Publishing:** The rise of new manga series presents an opportunity for publishers to expand their catalogs with refreshed and innovative adaptations of classic franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Adventure-Series Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-one-piece.md) - [Anime-Inspired Fitness Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-fitness-bragmen.md) - [Spinach-Inspired Chewing Gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeye-spinach-gum.md) - [Comic Strip Milk Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seki-milk.md) - [Anime-Themed Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-2.md) - [Artist-Created Graphic Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alterego-the-official-comic.md) - [Retro Cartoon Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-cosmetics.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Sleek Cartoon-Themed Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinnaker.md)