PELLOS René (Pellarin René) (1900-1998) Les Pieds Nickelés - PIXI " Les Pieds Nickelés - signé " Trio composed of Filochard, Ribouldingue and Croquignol, the " Pieds Nickelés " are drawn by PELLOS from 1948. He will give them each a character of their own and will refine their visual recognition. Filochard is the one-eyed, bloodthirsty character, Ribouldingue the friendly bearded one and Croquignol, the tall one with the monocle, leads the gang from one skulduggery to another. This Pixi is a very nice piece, rare and moreover signed by the author ! Reference : 5340. 500 copies with certificate signed by Pellos. Published in 1992. (NEW CONDITION, complete with its red box and the signed certificate)

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