Asterix

Asterix is a French comic book, it first appeared in serial form in 1959 in the French magazine Pilote

Status
Last book came out in 2005, any chance of another is unsure of at the moment.

Main Characters
Asterix-The title character, a small, plucky quick-thinking Gallic warrior who lives in Gaul (Aincent France) during the time of Julius Caesar and the Gallic Wars, who gets super-strength from a magic potion created by Getafix, a druid.

Obelix-Asterix's sidekick and best friend. Fell into a cauldron containing the super-strength potion as a child and can't drink any. Works in the menhir quarry of the village, but lives for hunting and eating wild boars and going on adventures with Asterix.

Leftover Useful Information

 * Inspired several movies, both animated and live-action
 * Parc Asterix is a popular amusement park in France it rivals Disney in popularity.

Creative Team

 * Rene Goscinny-writer, 1959-1977
 * Albert Uderzo-artist,1959-, writer, 1977-