Payasete

Payasete is a clown character from the Spanish children's comic Pumby, published by Editorial Valenciana and created by Palop. Debuting in 1960, the character appeared in the humor anthology aimed at young Spanish readers.

Bursting onto the pages of Pumby #135 in 1960, Payasete is a Silver Age gem from Editorial Valenciana, the beloved Spanish publisher whose colorful comics delighted young readers throughout the early 1960s. Created by Palop, this character carved out a remarkable niche across 109 catalogued appearances — a testament to the genuine affection audiences had for what Pumby had to offer. With six key issues among those appearances, Payasete is no footnote: collectors who dig into this era know these are the kinds of finds that make a collection sing. Sharing those vibrant pages with characters like Becerrín, El Lobo, Caperucita Encarnada, Monucho, and Trompy, Payasete belongs to a wonderfully rich corner of Spanish comics history that deserves far more attention from fans exploring beyond the Anglo-American mainstream.