Asterix was created in 1959 by writer René Goscinny and illustrator Albert Uderzo. Since then, thirty-five books in the series have been released, with Uderzo taking over writing duties after the death of Goscinny in 1977.
The creation of Asterix in 1959 marked the beginning of a successful comic book series under the collaborative efforts of writer René Goscinny and illustrator Albert Uderzo. Thirty-five books have been released to date, with Uderzo assuming writing duties following Goscinny's passing in 1977.