Who Is Smurfette? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Smurfette is a Dupuis comic book character, with over 260 comic issue appearances. Smurfette is one of the few female characters in "The Smurfs".

Who is Smurfette?

History Smurfette Smurfette's story began in the magazine Spirou in 1966. At the end of the story, she left the all-male community of the Smurfs, but made an occasional appearance. In the animated television program developed in the 1980's, Smurfette became a permanent fixture in the storyline. Smurfette was molded from clay by the Smurfs' enemy, Gargamel , in order to use her wiles to cause jealousy and competition amongst the other Smurfs. Placing her in a forest, she encountered Hefty Smurf , who took her to the Smurf Village . She was allowed to stay there, out of the kindness of their hearts. Gargamel's spell was flawed, however, and Smurfette initially appeared unattractive to the other Smurfs. She was obese, with black, spiky hair.

Key facts

Smurfette is of other origin and first appeared in "La Schtroumpfette". The character is published by Dupuis. With 260 recorded issue appearances, Smurfette ranks among the most featured characters in comics.