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
Captain America (comic book) Captain America (comic book) Captain America is the name of several comic book titles featuring the character Captain America and published by Marvel Comics, beginning with the original "Captain America" comic book series which debuted in 1968. Captain America was starring in the title "Tales of Suspense", which was retitled "Captain America" with issue #100 (April 1968). The new title "Captain America" continued to feature artwork by Jack Kirby, as well as a short run by Jim Steranko, and work by many of the industry's top artists and writers. It was called "Captain America and the Falcon" from #134 (Feb.