| Pelezinho | |
|---|---|
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Pelezinho.jpg) Cover of the first issue published in 1977. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Editora Abril |
| Schedule | monthly |
| Publication date | 1977 - 1986 |
| No. of issues | 54 (+ 8 almanacs) |
| Main character(s) | Pelezinho Cana Braba Frangão Bonga Jão Balão |
Pelezinho is a Brazilian comic book series created by Mauricio de Sousa based on soccer star Pelé in his childhood. The character was created in 1976 from conversations between Mauricio and Pelé[1] to create a character to better promote the player who at the time had just become a phenomenon for the Brazil national team. The characters were suggested by Pelé himself, based on childhood memories.[1]
The comic was published from August 1977 to December 1986, totaling 66 issues released, and after that the character was no longer used for a long time, except in some special comics. On the other hand, in addition to him, several other football stars have also been created by Mauricio, as well as Pelezinho, as well as children's versions such as Dieguito (based on Diego Maradona),[2] Ronaldo Fenômeno,[3] Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Neymar. It was only in June 2012 that the character was used again with the republication of the old comics.[4]
- ^ a b "Turma do Mauricio". Superinteressante. Editora Abril. February 2004. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ Marcus Ramone (5 April 2007). "Pelezinho: a história de um craque dos gibis". Universo HQ.
- ^ Ronaldo Fenômeno ganha homenagem de Maurício de Sousa, em sua despedida dos gramados
- ^ "Revista da Mônica". www.getback.com.br. Retrieved 2023-05-20.