Asterix (character)
Asterix (/ˈæstərɪks/; French: Astérix) is a fictional character and the titular hero of the French comic book series Asterix.
| Asterix | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Dargaud |
| First appearance | Asterix the Gaul (1959) |
| Created by | René Goscinny Albert Uderzo |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Astérix (Gaul) |
| Team affiliations | The small Gaulish village in Armorica. |
| Abilities | High Intelligence Master strategist Expert combatant After drinking a magic potion made by the druid Getafix Superhuman strength Superhuman durability Superhuman speed Superhuman reflexes Superhuman agility Superhuman endurance Superhuman stamina |
The series portrays him as a diminutive but fearless Gaulish warrior living in the time of Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars. Asterix was created in 1959 by writer René Goscinny and illustrator Albert Uderzo. Since then, thirty-five books in the series have been released, with Uderzo taking over writing duties after the death of Goscinny in 1977. Asterix has also appeared in several animated and live-action film adaptations of the series, and serves as the mascot of the amusement park Parc Astérix. Before that, he was also the mascot of the magazine Pilote.
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