Albert Uderzo - co-creator and illustrator of Asterix books. 92.
Loved the Asterix (and Tintin) series as a kid. So much fun and wit. The artwork was fantastic.
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Wow, I just presumed they’d have already passed.
I also loved Asterix growing up and would be surprised if I haven’t read them all.
I have no doubt that these comix
sparked an interest of ancient history in me.
The illustrations were always fun and the plot formula was, and still is like putting on a comfy pair of shoes.
The Iron Monger vs The Fish Monger, get an eyeful if old Geriatrix’s hot missus, call to adventure, f**k up the Pirates ship on the way out, Obelix slaps a few crazy Romans around, f**k up the pirates ship on the way home, finish with a sweet feast of boars (which always looked good) with Cacofinix’s harp wrapped around his head.
Throw in a few historical myths or factoids and that’s a good read for a kid!
The movies are pretty good too. Depardieu was born to play Obelix and plays it magnifique!
Asterix in Britain is a favourite. I liked how the Gauls spend the whole episode hanging shit on the English. Either calling them thieves or stuck-up prudes who talk funny and eat shit food.
Hail Uderzo!
