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Astérix the Gaul

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Astérix the Gaul

The belligerent, wing-helmeted Belgian comic-strip character who first appeared in 1959. Written originally by René Goscinny (1926–1977) with artwork by Albert Uderzo (1925– ), it appears in 40 languages worldwide; 27 titles and 5 films have been produced; 200 million Astérix comics were sold in 1990. The adventures are set in Roman times; Astérix and his friends are active in the resistance to the Roman occupation of ancient Gaul (modern France).

Asterix made his comic debut in the UK in 1965 as Beric the Bold, aided and abetted by his rotund henchman, Chief Caradoc.



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