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
Brussels' Comic Book Route neighborhoods less crowded by tourists. The Brussels tourist association "Pro Velo" organizes a 2-hour bike tour starting at the "Bicycle Riders House" (). "Broussaille" was the first comic book wall to be painted, based on an original project of the Belgian comic book artist Frank Pé. With its surface of about , the mural painting was inaugurated in July 1991 at the intersection between the central streets and . As with most of the mural paintings, the Belgian association «Art Mural» was in charge of the execution of the fresco painting. «Art Mural» is an association created by five artists