Asterix (character) series is also referred to in Larry Gonick's "The Cartoon History of the Universe" Volume 2. Asterix, Obelix and Vitalstatistix appear in several panels depicting the historical invasion of Rome by the Gauls. Asterix (character) Asterix (; ) is a fictional character and the titular hero of the French comic book series "Asterix". The series portrays him as a diminutive but fearless Gaulish warrior living in the time of Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars. 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
Alpha Flight (comic book) Alpha Flight (comic book) Alpha Flight is the name of several comic book titles featuring the team Alpha Flight and published by Marvel Comics, beginning with the original "Alpha Flight" comic book series from 1983 to 1994. Created by John Byrne, the team first appeared in "X-Men" #120 (April 1979). The team was originally merely a part of the backstory of the X-Men’s Wolverine but, in 1983, Marvel launched an eponymous series featuring the group, which continued until 1994, lasting 130 issues as well as annuals and miniseries. Three short-lived revivals have been attempted since, most recently an eight-issue limited