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Culture roundup: Asterix, the 'Rothko effect' & the enduring relevance of 'West Side Story'

He's a little Gallic warrior who's a big cultural phenomenon in France. The 40th volume of beloved comic Asterix was released this week. We hear from first-time Asterix author Fabcaro about what the comic books meant to him growing up, as well as fans talking about their favourite characters. We…

France 24 · Oct 27, 2023

'Asterix and the White Iris': France's beloved Gallic hero returns in 40th volume

With his small stature, impressive moustache and clever quips, Asterix has been winning hearts both in and outside of France since his creation by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo in 1959. This Thursday marks the release of the comic's 40th edition, "Asterix and the White Iris". The first written by…

France 24 · Oct 26, 2023

New writer for 40th volume of Asterix comic book series

The Asterix comic book series has a new writer, the novelist and comic book author, Fabcaro, who is working on the 40th volume to be published in 2023.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2022