6 things to know about new Astérix album now on sale in France The iconic French cartoon character returns for a new adventure with a new writer, against an ‘ambiguous’ positive thinking Roman villain
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Europe loves Asterix but can he conquer the US? Asterix books sell by the millions in France and Europe, however they have so far struggled to find an audience in America, explains professor Paul Gabilliet, at Bordeaux Montaigne University
news Covid-19: Free Asterix magazine to help beat boredom A free Asterix magazine – in French – can be downloaded each week to liven up the confinement period, offered by publishers Editions Albert-René.
Asterix co-creator Uderzo has died Asterix co-creator Albert Uderzo has died, aged 92, leaving a legacy of 380million comic albums sold, in 111 languages.