Gracchus Nimbus

Gracchus Nimbus made their comics debut in 1972's Asterix #11, stepping into the beloved world of Gallic adventure that René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo had made one of the most charming corners of the Bronze Age. Published by Egmont Ehapa, this character has persisted across a remarkable stretch of over five decades, appearing in both the Asterix and Asterix Mundart series — the latter suggesting a presence in the dialect editions that give the franchise such delightful regional flavor. With only seven catalog appearances, Gracchus Nimbus is a rare and select figure, sharing pages with the likes of Julius Cäsar and an entertaining roster of Roman-sounding characters, and at least one of those appearances carries the weight of a key issue — making this a name worth tracking down for the dedicated collector of Asterix's wonderfully populated ancient world.