Obelix others are crushed by what he calls ""a little menhir"", or when Asterix attempts to explain to him that a small dog like Dogmatix cannot lift a menhir. He also has little interest in subjects of formal education or intellectual pursuits, since sheer strength usually solves his problems; he generally leaves any decisions to Asterix. However, Obelix is not completely stupid. In "Asterix and the Normans" he deduces from various clues that Cacofonix the bard has gone to Lutetia to pursue a career in popular music: this unusual display of intelligence on Obelix's part surprises Getafix. He also surprises Asterix
Adhemar (comic book character) Adhemar (comic book character) Adhemar is a Flemish comic book character. He is the son of Nero in the eponymous Belgian comic strip series "The Adventures of Nero" by Marc Sleen and one of the main protagonists. He is a child prodigy who is both a professor as well as an inventor. His full title is "doctor professor Adhemar". He is easily recognizable due to his baret and tuxedo. The Belgian comic book award Bronzen Adhemar has been named after him. Adhemar made his debut in "De Zoon van Nero" ("The Son of Nero") (1959), in which he is also