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
Cable (comic book) Cable (comic book) Cable is the name of multiple comic book titles featuring the character Cable and published by Marvel Comics, beginning with the original "Cable" comic book series which debuted in 1993. In 1992, the character had a two issue miniseries, titled "Cable: Blood and Metal", written by Fabian Nicieza, pencilled by John Romita, Jr., and inked by Dan Green, published in October and November of that year. Shortly after "Blood and Metal", Cable was given his own ongoing series titled Cable. The book initially had trouble finding a stable creative team. A writer/penciller team would complete no more