Tortuguita

Tortuguita is a small turtle character from the Spanish children's comics anthology Pumby, published by Editorial Valenciana. Created by Palop, the little turtle appeared as a lighthearted supporting presence within Pumby's warm, humor-driven world aimed at young readers.

Emerging from the golden years of Spanish comics, Tortuguita made their debut in the pages of Pumby #11 in 1955, brought to life by the creator Palop under the beloved Editorial Valenciana imprint. A fixture of that warm, inventive world throughout the late fifties and into the sixties, this little character built up an impressive 69 appearances in the catalog — with five of those recognized as collector-significant key issues, a testament to real staying power. The Pumby universe is rich with personality, and Tortuguita shares those pages with a wonderfully eclectic cast including Becerrín, Monucho, Plumita, Profesor Chivete, and Fu-Chinín, making for lively, memorable company. For fans of Golden Age Spanish comics and the charming Editorial Valenciana tradition, Tortuguita is a delightful discovery well worth seeking out.