Comic book Smurfette old vintage Dupuis Peyo retro childhood comic

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Description

This comic book volume titled La Schtroumpfette is an old edition published by Dupuis, as visible on the cover. The album features a predominantly green hardcover, with a distinct red spine and a central illustration characteristic of the graphic style of Peyo, creator of the Smurfs. Two emblematic characters are highlighted: a Smurf offering a bouquet of flowers to Smurfette, both drawn in the classic style of the 1970s-1980s. The vibrant colors and the handwritten lettering of the title immediately evoke the retro world of Franco-Belgian comics.

At the top of the cover is the mention "2 Histoires de Schtroumpfs" (3rd series), as well as the signature "par Peyo" accompanied by two small Smurf silhouettes. The album also announces the secondary title "et La faim des Schtroumpfs," indicating the presence of two stories in this collection. The publisher Dupuis is clearly visible in a white box at the bottom right. The image shows a glossy state of the cover, typical of hardcover editions of that era, with slight signs of wear mainly on the corners, with no apparent tears on the visible face.

The typography used for the title and subtitles, as well as the bold colors (green, blue, red, white), are characteristic of vintage Dupuis comic book editions. No barcode is visible on the front face, suggesting a printing prior to the generalization of these elements in modern publishing. The characters are drawn in their classic version, recognizable by the simplicity of the lines and primary colors, Peyo's signature.

The background of the photo, consisting of shelves of old books, highlights the retro aspect and the place of this comic book in a collection of vintage children's books or comics. The overall appearance of the album, with its red spine and illustrated hardcover, is typical of Dupuis editions from the 1970s-1980s, although the precise printing date is not visible in this image.

The visible face shows no major tears or stains, but does show some signs of use consistent with an old book, including slight marks on the corners and edges. The colors remain vibrant, and the central illustration is perfectly legible, with no apparent discoloration.

Condition

Used book sold as is. Shows moderate signs of use visible on the cover (light wear on corners, well-preserved glossy surface). No major tears or stains on the visible face.

Did you know? Smurfette, a character created by Peyo in 1966, was the first female Smurf to appear in the Smurfs universe. Her appearance marked a turning point in the series, influencing many episodes and spin-off products. Dupuis Smurfs albums have become classics of European children's comics.

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