Barbudín

Barbudín is a humor character from the Spanish youth anthology Pumby, published by Editorial Valenciana. Created by Palop, the character appeared regularly in the magazine's cheerful, all-ages comics alongside a cast of recurring Pumby universe companions.

Barbudín made their debut in the pages of Pumby #190 in 1961, brought to life by creator Palop under the banner of Editorial Valenciana — one of Spain's most beloved publishers of youth comics during the Silver Age. Over a run stretching into the mid-1960s, this character carved out a cozy corner of the Pumby universe across 66 catalogued appearances, sharing those cheerful pages with a memorable cast including Becerrín, Bajito, Largo, Monucho, and Plumita. Two of those appearances have earned key-issue recognition, making Barbudín a genuine point of interest for collectors of classic Spanish comics. If you have a soft spot for the warm, inventive world of Editorial Valenciana at its Silver Age peak, Barbudín is absolutely worth seeking out.