The Smurfs and the Magic Flute

In 1977, Random House released a single comic book adaptation of The Smurfs and the Magic Flute, expanding the world of Peyo’s beloved blue characters beyond their original cartoon and comic appearances. This one-shot, based on the animated film of the same name, follows the Smurfs as they contend with a magical flute that falls into the wrong hands. While it stands alone in publication history, this issue is notable for bringing the franchise's whimsical, slapstick adventure to an English-speaking audience. It remains a charming artifact of the Smurfs' early crossover into American comics.