The Smurfs Archives HC (2025)

For the first time ever, The Smurfs adventures are collected in their originally published order in English. From their very first appearance in the 1958 Johan and Peewit story, "The Smurfs and the Magic Flute," to their debut "Little Smurfs" adventures and their 1963, first album-sized story "The Flying Smurf," The Smurfs Archives Volume 1 is the perfect collection for every Smurf fan, young and old. Collecting the first twelve Smurf stories along with introductions and historical context by Smurfologist, Matt Murray, this 304-page hardcover collector's edition is a must own book.

The Smurfs Archives Volume 2 continues to publish The Smurfs in their original chronological order while featuring insightful intros and historical context from legendary Smurfologist, Matt Murray. This volume begins with the 1964 story, The Smurf King and also introduces Smurfette from the 1967 story, The Smurfette. With 304 pages of Smurf stories and insightful, historical context, this is a must-have for any Smurf fans.

The Smurfs Archives Volume 3 continues to collect the stories of everyone’s favorite blue elves in chronological order. For the first time ever, the original “Tales of Papa Smurf,” a series of short stories with beautiful illustrations, never-before published in English, can be read alongside classic Smurf tales and rarely published, newly translated “Smurferies,” gags. Legendary Smurfologist, Matt. Murray, smurfs brand-new introductions as well as updated historical essays alongside never-before-seen Peyo art that adds historical context and insight into this beautiful 296-page collection that is sure to make everyone’s must-smurf list.

Smurfs Archives Volume 4 continues to collect all of the original Smurfs material in chronological order for the first time, featuring classic stories with material that has never been printed in English. And for the first time ever, collecting the Smurfs stories originally published by Marvel Comics as single floppy issues that have been out of print for over 30 years!

SMURFS ARCHIVES continues its mission to present Peyo’s Smurfs stories in order of their original publishing date with Volume Five of the series. Featuring stories and content that has never been published in English alongside classic material. Following the massive cultural breakthrough of THE SMURFS brand in the 1980s, Peyo began to personally oversee the publication of SCHTROUMPF, a monthly magazine that was originally published in French from 1989 to 1992. A mix of comics, illustrated text stories, games, articles, and DIY educational pieces (such as craft instructions and recipes), SCHTROUMPF strove to entertain fans in every aspect of the word - from a very smurfy perspective. Featuring a wealth of content that has never been published in English alongside classic material, SMURFS ARCHIVES VOLUME FIVE begins the journey through the first era of “SCHTROUMPF MAG”– a wondrous trip previously unfamiliar to many fans worldwide, and a fresh experience for those who may not have seen these stories since their first publication decades ago. Legendary Smurfologist, Matt Murray, smurfs a brand-new introductions and commentary alongside never-before-seen Peyo art that adds historical context and insight to this beautiful hardcover collection that is sure to make everyone’s must-smurf list.