The Smurf Reporter by Peyo follows the (mis)adventures of one Smurf who takes it upon himself to start reporting the events of the previous day for all to read, after seeing how stories can get distorted by word of mouth. However, just as many problems can arise when facts are reported without tact. Can harming still reign in Smurf as guilty secrets are revealed? The news in the Smurf papers draws the attention of the one person the Smurfs don't want attention from- Gargamel!

These stories add new elements to the Smurfs’ story, further evolving them for today in ways I don't necessarily agree with, but at least this time it bothered me less. Like the concept of payment among the Smurfs. That's new. On the flip side, I love the lessons on the destruction that rumour can unleash. Reporter Smurf may have had good intentions at the start, but fell prey to tabloid sensationalism instead. It's not just the reporters that need to be responsible. Readers need to use their common sense and not blindly believe everything that's in print. Recommended!

***Many thanks to Netgalley & Papercutz for providing an ecopy in exchange for a fair and honest review. ( )