The Smurfs: Read the Comics on Hoopla Before the New Movie!

The Smurfs are coming back to theaters! When the evil wizards Gargamel and Razamel succeed in kidnapping Papa Smurf and whisking him away to the human world, Smurfette leads a team of her fellow Smurfs on a rescue mission. 

Featuring an all-star voice cast including John Goodman as Papa Smurf, Nick Offerman as his brother Ken, and Rihanna as Smurfette, Smurfs is scheduled to hit theaters on July 18! 

Gear Up With Smurfs Comics on Hoopla 

The Smurfs’ history begins in the comic format, first as side characters in another series by their creator Peyo (Johan and Peewit) and then taking on a life of their own. The first full-length Smurfs comic adventure was published in 1963, and the tiny blue cuties have been wildly popular all around the world ever since. 

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering the Smurfs for the first time, Hoopla is the perfect place to explore their comic adventures! 

Looking for a place to start? Here are some favorites. 

• The Purple Smurfs – Where it all began! This is the first standalone Smurfs comic. 

• The Smurfette – Introducing Smurfette! In her first appearance, she may not be exactly who she seems…. 

• The Return of the Smurfette – Smurfette finds her way back to Smurf Village, and this time she’s here to stay. 

• The Smurfs Anthology Volume 1 – The Smurfs’ earliest adventures, collected in one volume! 

*Titles may vary by library

Why does Gargamel want the Smurfs, anyway? 

In his first appearance, Gargamel was convinced that “Smurf” was an ingredient he needed to create an alchemical substance that would allow him to turn metal into gold. In other versions of the story, his reasons for trying to capture them vary. Sometimes he wants to eat them, and sometimes he just doesn’t like them. 

As for why he captures Papa Smurf in the new movie…you’ll just have to watch and see! Check out Smurfs when it hits theaters in July, or find it in your library when it comes to home video.