Obelix Obelix's name is a pun on the French word "obélisque" (obelisk), suggested by rotund physique and his habit of casually carrying heavy stone monuments (Menhir) around with him. In fact "obelisk" is also (in both French and English) a variant of the word obelus ("obèle"), a typographical mark ("†") often found in a companion role to that of the asterisk, after which his friend Asterix is named. Obelix Obelix (; ) is a cartoon character and protagonist in the French comic book series Asterix. He works as a menhir sculptor and deliveryman, and is Asterix's best friend. Obelix is noted
Doctor Strange (comic book) Doctor Strange (comic book) Doctor Strange is the name of several comic book titles featuring the character Doctor Strange and published by Marvel Comics, beginning with the original "Doctor Strange" comic book series which debuted in 1968. The original "Strange Tales" series ended with issue #168 (May 1968). The following month, Doctor Strange's adventures continued in the full-length "Doctor Strange" #169, with Nick Fury moving to the newly launched "Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D." Expanded to 20 pages per issue, the "Doctor Strange" solo series ran 15 issues, #169-183 (June 1968 – November 1969), continuing the numbering of "Strange Tales".