The Smurfs

The Smurfs
Author(s)	Peyo
Current status/schedule	Ongoing
Publisher(s)	Dupuis
Genre(s)	Fantasy, Comedy

The Smurfs (original French: Les Schtroumpfs) are a fictional race of small, blue, human-like creatures who live in mushroom-shaped houses in the forest. The Smurfs were created by the Belgian comic artist Peyo (pen name of Pierre Culliford) and first appeared in the comic series Johan and Peewit in 1958.

History

The Smurfs made their debut in the comic strip Johan and Peewit (Johan et Pirlouit) in the story La Flûte à six trous ("The Flute with Six Holes"), which was published in Spirou magazine. Due to their popularity, the Smurfs were soon given their own series, starting with Les Schtroumpfs noirs ("The Black Smurfs") in 1959.

Characters

The Smurfs are known for their distinctive blue skin and white clothing, which includes a Phrygian cap. The leader of the Smurfs is Papa Smurf, who is easily recognized by his red clothing and bushy white beard. Other notable Smurfs include Smurfette, the only female Smurf, Brainy Smurf, known for his intelligence and glasses, and Hefty Smurf, recognized for his strength and heart tattoo.

Setting

The Smurfs live in a village hidden deep in the forest, where they coexist peacefully. Their village is made up of mushroom-shaped houses. The Smurfs' primary antagonist is the evil wizard Gargamel, who, along with his cat Azrael, constantly schemes to capture the Smurfs.

Adaptations

The Smurfs have been adapted into various forms of media, including animated television series, films, and video games. The most notable adaptation is the 1981 animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera, which brought the Smurfs to a global audience.

Cultural Impact

The Smurfs have had a significant cultural impact, becoming a beloved franchise worldwide. They have been featured in various merchandise, theme parks, and even a ride at Universal Studios.

See also

• List of The Smurfs characters
• The Smurfs (film series)
• The Smurfs (comics)
• Peyo

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