Tullius Octopus

Tullius Octopus is a Roman character from the Asterix comedy series, whose punning Latin-style name fits the tradition of absurdly named Romans that populate the books. He inhabits the world of Gaul circa 50 BC, where a tiny village of indomitable Gauls resists Roman occupation.

Few characters capture the delightful absurdity of the Asterix universe quite like Tullius Octopus, who made his debut in 1968 at the very dawn of the Silver Age alongside the likes of Obelix and Julius Cäsar. Published under Egmont Ehapa across an impressive span stretching all the way to 2024, this character has kept remarkable company through the pages of both Asterix and the dialect-rich Asterix Mundart series. With a key collector's issue among his appearances, Tullius Octopus is a rewarding find for fans who love digging into the broader, wonderfully populated world of Gaulish comics — proof that even a modest corner of this beloved universe can carry real significance for the dedicated reader.