The idea to bring the insidiously evil and butt ugly Mars Attacks populace against the forearms of the world’s most powerful sailor is a masterstroke. With loaded pipe, Popeye must gather forces to face the wanton brutality of an alien force bent on destroying mankind and reducing Olive Oyl to a puddle. Artist Terry Beatty and writer Martin Powell captures the yesteryear feel of Popeye, and it makes one wistful wanting to see that can o’ spinach (always a bit late, ain’t it?) and hear Popeye spout eternal lines like “We gots enemies” and “I yam hoomiliated” on a monthly basis. Not only do you get a great story (with Poopdeck Pappy, no less), there’s incentive covers by J Bone and none other than Bekeley Breathed, featuring Opus from Bloom County. Christmas came a bit late from IDW this year!