Bluto is a fictional cartoon and comics character created in 1932 by Elzie Crisler Segar for his Thimble Theatre comic strip, which later became known as Popeye. Originally introduced as "Bluto the Terrible," he is depicted as a large, bearded, muscular ruffian who serves as Popeye's nemesis and archrival, particularly competing for the affection of Olive Oyl
. Bluto is characterized by his brute strength, often using force or trickery to achieve his goals. His voice is loud, harsh, and deep, with a growl-like quality. Throughout various cartoons and comics, his strength relative to Popeye varies; sometimes he is weaker and relies on cheating, while other times he is a formidable match until Popeye consumes spinach to gain the upper hand
. Besides being an antagonist, Bluto has occasionally been portrayed in different roles, such as a pirate or a gentleman in disguise. His name has sometimes been confused or changed to "Brutus," especially in television adaptations starting in the 1960s, but originally, "Bluto" was his primary name in the comics and early cartoons
. In summary, Bluto is best known as Popeye's main adversary, a strong and often brutish character who frequently battles Popeye over Olive Oyl and other conflicts, making him a classic villain in the Popeye franchise
