The Hundredth Smurf (comic story)

The Hundredth Smurf is the sixth story of the original French-language The Smurfs comic book series and was part of the Little Comics Collection sub-series that was sold only in Belgium created by Peyo, it is published for the first time in issue 1244 as the hundredth "mini-récit" in the magazine of the Spirou publication on February 15, 1962.   A remastered 50th anniversary edition was published as a hardcover book on June 5th 2008 as part of the 50th anniversary of the Smurfs' appearances. Then it was met with a remastered 60th anniversary edition on May 20th 2018, with an updated "Dupuis" logo replacing the original.   This is the first story that introduces a naming system for the other Smurfs (other than Papa Smurf) according to their personality trait or occupation that would be used in later stories. Some of the Smurfs such as Brainy Smurf and Dopey Smurf had early French names before Peyo decided to settle on the finalized names in later stories and merchandise. The story introduces Vanity Smurf and Harmony Smurf; and the only appearance of the Hundredth Smurf, whom was the first magically-created Smurf to reside in the Smurf Village and the Smurf who is responsible for filling in the original number of 100 male Smurfs before the introduction of additional Smurfs in later stories. In addition, it was the first time Jokey Smurf is seen with his trademark explosive gift boxes, but it was originally a red gag box before it was changed to the former in King Smurf and was seen doing various jokes (aside from his gift boxes) frequently.

Characters

 * Hundredth Smurf (Debut; only appearance)
 * Vanity Smurf (Debut)
 * Papa Smurf
 * Brainy Smurf
 * Jokey Smurf
 * Grouchy Smurf
 * Dopey Smurf
 * Lazy Smurf
 * Harmony Smurf (Debut)
 * Generic Smurfs

Plot
Papa Smurf realises that they are due to perform the Dance of the Moon which is held every 654 years. A hundred Smurfs are required for the ceremony but there are only 99 Smurfs in the village and Papa Smurf is at a loss as to how to make up the required number. Meanwhile, Vanity Smurf decides to make himself a large mirror. Since the process of hammering and polishing the required sheet of metal proves to be unbearably noisy, and he insists on working through the night, the other Smurfs demand that he continue in the forest. Vanity finishes his mirror but is then caught in a storm. Sheltering under a tree, he is admiring himself in his new mirror when it is struck by lightning. The mirror disappears but Vanity's reflection has come to life! The reflection does and says the same things as Vanity: the only problem being that his physical actions are still those of a mirror image and he speaks in reverse. They thus both hurry back to the village. Papa Smurf thinks the reflection is the hundredth Smurf he needs for the Dance of the Moon, but the reflection sings and dances backwards which ruins the rehearsals. Papa Smurf's attempts to make him act like a normal Smurf are in vain. Vanity takes the reflection back to his house but since they do the same things at the same time they end up having to squeeze through the door, eat from the same bowl, sleep in the same bed (which results in a sleepless night) and use the same towel, which is ripped by both Smurfs pulling at it. This series of incidents causes them to fight but then the reflection hits the wall and is knocked unconscious by a cauldron falling from the shelf above him. Vanity takes advantage to lock his double outside the house. Their synchronism has now been broken and the reflection is now able to move around of his own accord. However, he still speaks in reverse and cannot fit in with the rest of the village. Sad and lonely, he wanders the forest where he finds the mirror from which he came from. The reflection tries to re-enter the mirror but instead goes right through it. However, he has now reflected again, becoming a real Smurf who can act and speak normally. He is thus made welcome by the other Smurfs. Relieved, Papa Smurf returns home only to find a double of himself talking in gibberish and performing the same actions as him. He is horrified at the idea that they are now 101 Smurfs, but, on closer inspection, discovers that it is in fact Jokey Smurf in disguise. Papa Smurf kicks him out of his house. That night, the Dance of the Moon is held as a double celebration.