Pulgarcito facts for kids

Pulgarcito (Spanish for "Tom Thumb") was a very popular weekly magazine published in Spain. It was created by a company called Editorial Bruguera. The magazine first started with a different name, El Gato Negro, which means "The Black Cat." It even had a black cat as its logo! Pulgarcito was published for many years, from June 1921 all the way until 1986.

What Was Pulgarcito?

Pulgarcito was filled with exciting content for its readers. It had short stories that you could read quickly. There were also interesting articles about different topics. If you liked puzzles and games, it had fun pastimes too. And of course, there were jokes to make you laugh! At first, it only had a few comic strips.

Early Years and Changes

The magazine faced some tough times, especially during the Spanish Civil War. Because of money problems, only 13 issues were printed between 1945 and 1947. This was a very small number compared to how often it used to come out.

A New Beginning

Pulgarcito made a big comeback after 1952. When it returned, it was even better for comic fans! The magazine started giving much more space to comic strips. It also introduced many new and exciting comic characters. These characters quickly became favorites among readers.

Famous Characters and Artists

Many well-known characters first appeared in Pulgarcito. Some of these characters even became so popular that they got their own magazines later on!

Popular Comics

Here are some of the famous characters who made their debut in Pulgarcito:

• Zipi y Zape: These two brothers were always getting into funny trouble.
• Las hermanas Gilda: Two sisters with very different personalities.
• Carpanta: A character who was always hungry and looking for food.
• El profesor Tragacanto: A quirky professor with interesting inventions.

Talented Artists

Many talented artists worked on Pulgarcito. In its later years, famous comic artists like Ibáñez and Jan contributed their amazing drawings and stories to the magazine. Their work helped make Pulgarcito even more beloved.

The End of Pulgarcito

Sadly, the company that published Pulgarcito, Editorial Bruguera, eventually closed down. When the publishing house stopped working, Pulgarcito also had to stop being printed. This marked the end of a long and successful run for the popular Spanish magazine.