Smurfs #1 [Direct] - Nm- 9.2

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo (?), inks by Marie Severin (?). "The Smurf Plane," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Marie Severin

A Smurf who desires to fly builds himself the first Smurf plane and takes it out on a test flight; When Smurfette is captured by Gargamel, the flying Smurf goes off to rescue her with his new plane.

"Nearer, My Smurf, to Thee" one-page story, script and art by Pierre "Peyo" Culliford. "Somewhere There's Heaven, How High the Smurf" one-page story, script and art by Pierre "Peyo" Culliford.

"The Smurf of Youth," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Marie Severin

Smurfette finds a mysterious map that would lead her to a fountain of youth; However, the way to the fountain is laid out with various traps, and the genie who guards the fountains is actually none other than Gargamel in disguise. 2-page spread ad for Spider-Man Video Action Game Cartridge. Includes "Bullpen Bulletins."

Adaptation of the 1981 Hanna-Barbera TV series based on the characters created by Belgian cartoonist Pierre "Peyo" Culliford (in 1958). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.