Yarns of the Sailor Man [OP MC / Low Fantasy / Humor]

Popeye is a sailor strong enough to defy (and humble) the laws of physics, with a gruff temper, a heart of gold, and a picturesque houseboat that really shouldn't float but does anyway. When Castor and Olive Oyl hire him for an expedition to find the legendary Whiffle Hen, it's only the start of a series of increasingly improbable adventures involving sea creatures, underground tournaments, forgotten treasures, dangerous monsters, and men somehow far more dangerous than the monsters themselves. And amid storms and flying fists, he might finally uncover the truth about the father who abandoned him as a boy, and come face to face with the mysterious power which has ruled the depths of the sea with ancient, dark magic since long before anyone thought to give her a name. Because, sooner or later, the Sea Hag always collects what she is owed. ⚓  What to expect: - Impossibly strong MC often underestimated by his enemies. - Humor mixed with high-stakes action and the occasional punch to the feelings. - A colorful cast of misfit allies and formidable villains. - An uneducated but street-smart MC with a surprisingly big heart. - A realistic early-2000s setting with fantasy elements. - Self-contained story arcs (around 20k words) that gradually build into a larger narrative. ⚓  Updating M & Th (2X/Week)  ⚓  Popeye is in the public domain. The trademark belongs to King Features. This work is not affiliated with them.