Pepe Le Pew

Creation & Design

Pepe Le Pew was created by Chuck Jones and first appeared in the 1945 cartoon 'Odor-able Kitty'. He was designed as a romantic skunk who is perpetually in pursuit of love, often leading to comedic situations.

Early Years

Pepe quickly became a staple character in the Looney Tunes franchise, known for his French accent and relentless pursuit of Penelope Pussycat, who often tries to escape his advances.

Character Development

Over the years, Pepe Le Pew has evolved from a simple comedic character to one that reflects changing societal norms regarding romance and consent. While he remains a beloved figure in animation, discussions around his character have prompted re-evaluations of his portrayal.

Cultural Reception

Pepe Le Pew has been both celebrated for his comedic charm and critiqued for his outdated portrayal of romance. His character has sparked discussions about the representation of consent in media.

Character Details

Real Name:
Pepe Le Pew
Aliases:
The Love Struck Skunk
Species:
Skunk
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Looney Tunes, Warner Bros. Characters
Abilities:
Charm, Persuasion, Skunk Odor
Weight:
10lbs
Height:
2' 0"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
black and white

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

Low
$3
Mid
$12
High
$30
View on

1st appearance of Pepe Le Pew in a standard U.S. comic

Low
$3
Mid
$9
High
$30
View on

Cover art by George Wildman featuring Pepe Le Pew

Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$25
View on

Cover appearance of Pepe Le Pew

Copies ordered by retailers: 3,335

Starfire #6

DC 2015 Vol. 2
Variant
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$20
View on

Variant cover art by Amanda Conner

Looney Tunes variant featuring Pepe Le Pew

No Results Found

Try adjusting the "Variants" search filter above, or disable "Keys Only" to see all issues.

  • Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])