Interestingly enough, Peyo introduced the Smurfs as a supporting act in a “Johan & Peewit” story called “The Smurfs & the Magic Flute” in 1958. “Readers from the weekly magazine in which ...

For the first time ever, The Smurfs adventures continue to be collected in their originally published order in English. The ...

The company also revealed it is embarking on a new strategy to expand The Smurfs franchise and revive other original creations from Peyo’s ‘Johan & Peewit’ and ‘Benny Breakiron’ comic books.

Alongside the Smurfs, early Peyo characters will be revived using modern animation with new stories inspired by the original Johan & Peewit and Benny Breakiron comic books. Two new series are in ...

In France, Smurfs are known as Les Schtroumpfs ... Peyo first incorporated a Schtroumpf into the comic Johan and Peewit, and later spun them off into their own comic series, which was translated ...

The Smurfs made their debut in 1958 as sprites who make a magic flute in Culliford’s series Johan and Peewit. In French, they were called “les Schtroumpfs,” a reference to a dinner during ...

Papercutz, the children's graphic novel publisher owned by Mad Cave Studios, has announced a new publishing initiative for the Smurfs graphic novels, with The Smurfs Archive Vol 1 in February 2025.

Smurfs is based on the characters and works of Belgian comics writer and artist Pierre Culliford – known by his pseudonym Peyo. He is also known for the comic book series Johan and Peewit ...

The Smurfs (or Les Schtroumpfs) were originally created by Belgian comic artist Peyo in 1958. They were a spin off from Peyo's earlier strip, Johan and Peewit (Johan et Pirlouit), seen for the ...

called Johan and Peewit. The Smurfs - as these creatures are called in English, having been taken from the Dutch name De Smurfen - were an instant hit and following pleas from children ...