Claudius Handcus

Born into the beloved world of Asterix under the masterful hands of René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, Claudius Handcus made his debut in MV Comix #7/1973 in 1973 — stepping onto the Bronze Age comics stage in the company of memorable figures like Automatix, Verleihnix, and Madame Methusalix. Published through Egmont Ehapa, this character has persisted across a remarkable span of over five decades, appearing in titles including the charming dialect-celebration series Asterix Mundart alongside the classic Asterix line. With nine catalog appearances, Claudius Handcus is a collector's discovery rather than a household name — the kind of character that rewards the dedicated fan who loves to dig deeper into one of Europe's most treasured comic universes.