Astérix

Over 24 albums from 1961 to 1979, René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo’s Astérix became a cornerstone of French comics, chronicling the clever Gaulish warrior and his gentle giant friend Obélix as they outwit Roman invaders with the help of a magic potion brewed by druid Panoramix. Published by Dargaud, the series expanded its village cast with Chief Abraracourcix, bard Assurancetourix, and the tiny dog Idéfix, blending sharp historical satire with slapstick adventure. Its enduring popularity stems from Goscinny’s witty scripts and Uderzo’s expressive, detailed art, which together turned a small, defiant tribe into a global symbol of resistance.