Asterix is both the hero and the title of a series of comic style books by the French writers Goscinny and Uderzo. They are set in Gaul, which is now France, in 50 BC during the reign of the Roman Empire. Asterix lives in a small village on the coast of Britanny, where he and his friends attempt to repel the Roman invaders with the help of the magic potions brewed up by their druid, Getafix.
There are currently 34 books in the Asterix series, and there have also been animated and live action films made, several Video Games and even a theme park, Parc Astérix, in Plailly in the département of Oise.
Asterix is a French hero, and the writers, Goscinny and Uderzo are France's biggest selling authors internationally.
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Astérix le Gaulois is the French for Asterix the Gaul, who is the hero of a series of comic style books by the French writers Goscinny and Uderzo. The stories are set in France, (which was then called Gaul) in 50 BC and tell the story of Asterix and the other inhabitants of his village as they try to repel the occupying Roman forces.
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Asterix is short, with a big nose and a twinkle in his eye. He has a big yellow moustache and yellow braids and he wears a winged helmet. He also wears a black tank top with a green and yellow belt where he keeps his dagger and gourd of magic potion. He wears red trousers and big brown shoes.
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The comic book series Asterix was created by writer RenΓ© Goscinny and illustrator Albert Uderzo. The first Asterix book was published in 1959 in France.
Asterix is a Gaul warrior who frustrates the Romans ; Asterix the Gaul is an ongoing French comic book
Asterix is from Gaul, which is now modern day France, so he could be described as Gaulish or French.
"Asterix" was created and written by both Rene Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo for commercial gain .
Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.
Asterix the Gladiator was created in 1964.
Asterix in Switzerland was created in 1970.
Asterix in Spain was created in 1969.
Asterix in Britain was created in 1966.
Asterix in Corsica was created in 1973.
Asterix in Belgium was created in 1979.
Asterix the Legionary was created in 1966.
Asterix the Gaul - film - was created in 1967.
The Twelve Tasks of Asterix was created in 1976.
Asterix Versus Caesar was created in 1985.
Asterix Conquers America was created in 1994.
Asterix - arcade game - was created in 1992.