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Asterix (/ ˈ æ s t ər ɪ k s /; French: Astérix French pronunciation: [as.te.ʁiks]) is a fictional character and the titular hero of the French comic book series Asterix. [1] The series portrays him as a diminutive but fearless Gaulish warrior living in the time of Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars.
Asterix (Astérix or Astérix le Gaulois [asteʁiks lə ɡolwa], "Asterix the Gaul") (also known as Asterix and Obelix in some adaptations or The Adventures of Asterix) is a French comic album series about a village of indomitable Gaulish warriors (including the titular hero Asterix) who adventure around the world and fight the odds of the ...
Asterix, French cartoon character, a small-statured cunning Gallic warrior who, with the help of a magical strength potion, defends his village and goes on comic globe-trotting adventures. Asterix was created by writer René Goscinny and illustrator Albert Uderzo and debuted in 1959 in the French comic magazine Pilote.
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Born in 85 BC, Asterix is a tiny but fearless and cunning warrior, ever eager for new adventures. He lives in the year 50 BC in a Gaulish village located in northwest Armorica. Asterix is one of the smartest and most sensible members of the village, and so he is usually chosen for any dangerous, important, or exotic mission. Unlike most of the othe...
Although no romantic interest has been introduced for Asterix as of yet, it seems obvious that Asterix is more susceptible to the charms of women than his best friend, Obelix. He seems 'lovestruck' after receiving a kiss from Panacea towards the end of Asterix and the Legionary and remains so till the last strip. He also seems similarly affected by...
Asterix is portrayed to have a strong bond with his best friend, Obelix. They formerly worked together as the chief's shield bearers. Rarely do they ever have big fights although in Obelix and Co. and many other stories they have brief quarrels. Uderzo and Goscinnyboth meant Asterix and Obelix's names to be symbolic. The name "Asterix" came from th...
Asterix's parents Astronomix and Sarsaparilla are former villagers who now live in the city of Condatum, and he has cousins in Britannia (Britain).Asterix also has a first cousin, twice removed, named Anticlimax.He shares his birthday with Obelix, whose parents also live in Condatum.
An occasional running gag is that Asterix's age is 'indeterminate'. However, the series is set only a few years after the Battle of Alesia (52 BC) according to the date given on the inside front cover of each issue. In Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield, it is quite obvious that he did not fight in the battle, so it is entirely likely he was too yo...
French
1. Roger Carel(from 1967 to 2014) 2. Christian Clavier (Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion)(2018) 3. Jean-Claude Donda (since 2019)
English
1. Lee Payant - Asterix the Gaul and Asterix and Cleopatra(1967-1968) 2. Sean Barrett - The Twelve Tasks of Asterix(1976) 3. Jack Beaber - Asterix vs Caesar and Asterix in Britain(1985-1986) 4. Bill Oddie - Asterix and the Big Fight(UK Dub) (1989) 5. Henry Winkler - Asterix and the Big Fight(US Dub) (1989) 6. Craig Charles - Asterix Conquers America(1994) 7. Paul Giamatti - Asterix and the Vikings(2006) 8. Jack Whitehall - Asterix: The Mansion of the Gods(2014)
Gauls, Romans, Goths, Egyptians… and let’s not forget the Pirates! Discover the secrets of all the Asterix characters, from the most famous to the most mysterious (does the name Alcoholix mean anything to you?).
Asterix is the titular main protagonist of the French comic book series The Adventures of Asterix. 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 the late writer Rene Goscinny and the late...
As for the Asterix comic book series, it has been the sensation of the publishing world for 60 years while the character Asterix has become a mythical figure, a symbol throughout the world for all who resist the influence of Empires trying to impose their will and law on others.
