Automatix

Automatix is a Gaulish village blacksmith from the Asterix universe, created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. A recurring resident of the indomitable village, he is best known for his ongoing rivalry with the fishmonger Unhygienix, frequently erupting into brawls over the freshness of his fish.

Few Silver Age creations can claim nearly six decades of continuous comic life, but Automatix — born in the pages of MV Comix in 1968 under the legendary hands of René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo — has done exactly that. A fixture across Asterix and Asterix Mundart, this character has shared countless adventures alongside the likes of Methusalix, Gutemine, and Verleihnix, embedded in one of the most beloved and enduring comic universes ever published. With 124 catalogued appearances, four of them collector-recognized key issues, and a publishing run stretching all the way to 2026 under Egmont Ehapa, Automatix is the kind of character that rewards the dedicated reader who digs deeper into the rich ensemble world Goscinny and Uderzo built. If you love the warmth and wit of the Asterix universe, this is a name worth knowing.