Asterix

Asterix is a beloved French comic book character created by writer René Goscinny and illustrator Albert Uderzo. The first Asterix comic was published in 1959. Asterix, a diminutive and cunning Gaul, and his robust friend Obelix, are inhabitants of a small village in ancient Gaul that resists Roman occupation. Famed for their resistance against Julius Caesar, the duo embarks on humorous and adventurous journeys, often involving a magical potion granting superhuman strength. The Asterix series has become a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its clever humour, historical satire, and timeless appeal across generations.