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Preview: The Smurfs Tales Vol. 17: Gargamel, Friend of the Smurfs and Other Stories

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The Smurfs Tales Vol. 17: Gargamel, Friend of the Smurfs and Other Stories

(W) Thierry Culliford, Alain Jost (A) Alain Péral

Gargamel, Friend of the Smurfs is the forty-first album in the Smurfs comic book series originally created by Peyo. This classic tale is written by Alain Jost and Thierry Culliford and illustrated by Alain Péral.

Master Homnibus meets Gargamel for the first time. Homnibus reveals that the formula for the philosopher’s stone contained in his grimoire is false. Gargamel realizes that capturing the Smurfs will not allow him to produce the coveted stone and that he has therefore devoted years to this quest for nothing.

But the blue elves must face another threat: a biologist, Georges-Louis Bouffon, has decided to study their way of life at all costs. He begins to hunt them down. The sorcerer chooses to completely change his ways and help the Smurfs against this new peril.

Plus Johan and Peewit, Benny Breakiron and more!

Cover of 'The Smurfs Tales' featuring Gargamel holding a Smurf in his hand, with other Smurfs in the background and a village scene.
A comic panel depicting various Smurfs in their village. One Smurf, distressed, tells Papa Smurf about his appearance, feeling disfigured. The scene shows several Smurfs interacting, with buildings resembling mushrooms in the background.
A comic strip featuring Smurfs in a village setting, discussing the need for St. John's wort to make ointment for Vanity Smurf. They plan to search for the plant in the woods while interacting with two men by a marsh. The men talk about fishing and a mysterious forest.
A whimsical comic panel depicting a gathering of characters discussing alchemy and magic, featuring a wizard, a group of variously dressed individuals, and a character named Gargamel. The background shows a mysterious house with an old sign that reads 'The Golden Cauldron.'
A comic panel featuring a conversation between various characters about the Smurfs, with expressions of frustration and humor. Gargamel appears contemplative while discussing his obsession with capturing Smurfs, and other characters offer their thoughts.

Preview: The Smurfs Village Vol. 5: Smurfwillow’s Stick

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The Smurfs Village Vol. 5: Smurfwillow’s Stick

(W) Luc Parthoens, Thierry Culliford (A) Laurent Cagniat

Smurfwillow is stung by a strange poisonous plant. The poison spreads rapidly and the only known antidote is a magical staff dipped in the spring of the Land of Smurfing Stones. Time is short. In a hurry, the Smurfs will organize an expedition made up of Smurfmint, Smurfblossom, and Smurfstorm. They will have to hurry if they want to be on time in this exciting and fun adventure.

The Smurfs Village Vol. 5: Smurfwillow's Stick