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Uderzo (Asterix & Obelix designer) has died from a heart attack
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Rest in peace mate.
I have a (almost) complete collection of the Asterix comics, at least I have the full set of comics from the Goscinny and Uderzo days before Goscinny died. Hilarious even today (though with acknowledgement of some kinda racist depictions of people).
I have a (almost) complete collection of the Asterix comics, at least I have the full set of comics from the Goscinny and Uderzo days before Goscinny died. Hilarious even today (though with acknowledgement of some kinda racist depictions of people).
Rest in Peace
As for many, Asterix comics were a big part of my childhood. One of my earlier memories is slowly reading the front cover of Asterix and Cleopatra and wondering out loud to my parents "They used beer for this? What is it used for?" I eventually came to conclusion that some light browns were coloured with beer.
As for many, Asterix comics were a big part of my childhood. One of my earlier memories is slowly reading the front cover of Asterix and Cleopatra and wondering out loud to my parents "They used beer for this? What is it used for?" I eventually came to conclusion that some light browns were coloured with beer.
He and René Goscinny was a huge part of my childhood. I know Asterix was never popular in the US (and Japan) but with Tin Tin is by far the most successful european comics ever made. Thanks for everything, RIP.
I used to love hitting Asterix and Tintin books at my local libraries. One of my bucket list items was to buy the entire set of both the series books. Something that my SO gifted me as an anniversary gift. Huge part of my life, including Mad in that list...
RIP Sir, salute!
RIP Sir, salute!
Quelle triste nouvelle, par Toutatis!
I grew up with Astérix comics and the early animated movies (up until Le coup du menhir or so), and it was probably one of my favourite piece of media growing up. I devoured those books and re-read them many times.
Hell, as a kid, there was a gameshow here where a single participant would have to answer really difficult and detailed quizzes about a subject. They made two editions for kids, one for Tintin and later one for Astérix, where kids could sign up and participate and the strongest contender would go on to be on the TV show. I actually signed up for the Astérix one and my dad (who was also a fan) helped me practice by writing up questions etc. about the craziest details of trivia from the books. I unfortunately didn't qualify for the first round, failing to answer only 2 questions out of like maybe 50 or so, but I was still proud that I did pretty good. :)
Astérix et Cléopâtre is probably still my favourite. I know all the movie lines by heart.
I grew up with Astérix comics and the early animated movies (up until Le coup du menhir or so), and it was probably one of my favourite piece of media growing up. I devoured those books and re-read them many times.
Hell, as a kid, there was a gameshow here where a single participant would have to answer really difficult and detailed quizzes about a subject. They made two editions for kids, one for Tintin and later one for Astérix, where kids could sign up and participate and the strongest contender would go on to be on the TV show. I actually signed up for the Astérix one and my dad (who was also a fan) helped me practice by writing up questions etc. about the craziest details of trivia from the books. I unfortunately didn't qualify for the first round, failing to answer only 2 questions out of like maybe 50 or so, but I was still proud that I did pretty good. :)
Astérix et Cléopâtre is probably still my favourite. I know all the movie lines by heart.
Oh man
i think asterix was pretty much a staple of all our european childhoods. don't know anyone who didn't read them and doesn't have fondness for them
RIP
RIP
This is heartbreaking.
Asterix is one of the best comics of all time, and a part of my childhood.
Rest In Peace.
Asterix is one of the best comics of all time, and a part of my childhood.
Rest In Peace.
i imagine so, Québec is basically europe :p when i was there, particularly in Québec city, i would have no idea I was in another continent tbh. everything like lifestyle, city planning, etc is the same. the culture feels more closely related to europe (although still its own unique identity) than when I was in USA, Australia, etc. Montreal felt the same
Unbelievable artist, he wasnt close to the writer Goscinny was but I really respect that he tried. Big influence on me personally. RIP
I remember they finally made a movie not long time ago (It was in French, but with English subtitle btw) and it was so entertained and fun.
My condolence goes to his family & friends.
My condolence goes to his family & friends.
Oh man, that sucks.
My Dad got me into Asterix and Obelix and those comics are such a part of my childhood :(
My Dad got me into Asterix and Obelix and those comics are such a part of my childhood :(
Yep - the comics from the 90s on didn't really carry the charme or have the good storylines that I enjoyed as a kid.
But hey, Asterix & Obelix will always have a big place in my heart from what came before.
I just saw the new game on the eshop too - looks competent from the screens, is it any good?
Finally? There's 10 animated ones and 4 live action ones, you're missing out! :p
Well, not all of them are good sadly. But some of them are fantastic (Cleopatra, Twelve Tasks and Mission Cleopatra are arguably the best ones).
(it's better in french)
Rest in peace.. I grew up with Asterix and Obelix comics.. also the cartoon movies and videogames. Always loved them
Rest in Peace.
Brings me back to late 80s- early 90s when i tried to create a comic collection, the basis of this were the Asterix books. Thank you for all the good moments
Brings me back to late 80s- early 90s when i tried to create a comic collection, the basis of this were the Asterix books. Thank you for all the good moments
Major fan, read all the books.
Was also one of the ways my dad learned French, which allowed him to go to Switzerland to study, avoid a war and dictatorship, which allowed him to come back to his country later with a good degree, meet my mom and make me exist.
I guess I own this man my life.
Was also one of the ways my dad learned French, which allowed him to go to Switzerland to study, avoid a war and dictatorship, which allowed him to come back to his country later with a good degree, meet my mom and make me exist.
I guess I own this man my life.
I didn't see this yesterday.
Sucks man, Asterix was one of the few childhood books/comics that I really enjoy.
Sucks man, Asterix was one of the few childhood books/comics that I really enjoy.
Late to reply to this, but I wanted to say my fair share. Asterix comics were a big part of my childhood and still are to this day. I own almost all the comics and read them over and over again, and they never get old. Checking them in order, you see Uderzo's style evolving until it reaches peak and pretty much stays there, showing us thousands of expressive, dynamic drawings that really stick out on every panel. Guy was incredibly skilled with a pencil.
When Goscinny died, and after a couple of posthumous Goscinny-written releases, Uderzo took over the full writing and artwork, and while his scripts weren't on par with Goscinny's best, he definitely did an amazing job carrying the comic all by himself. His stories were definitely memorable, even if a bit on the crazier side (including a story with actual aliens, whose designs were a tribute to classic Disney).
I'm glad to know he lived a long life and managed to die in peace. His works will be forever remembered as one of the comic greats.
By Toutatis, may he rest in peace.
When Goscinny died, and after a couple of posthumous Goscinny-written releases, Uderzo took over the full writing and artwork, and while his scripts weren't on par with Goscinny's best, he definitely did an amazing job carrying the comic all by himself. His stories were definitely memorable, even if a bit on the crazier side (including a story with actual aliens, whose designs were a tribute to classic Disney).
I'm glad to know he lived a long life and managed to die in peace. His works will be forever remembered as one of the comic greats.
By Toutatis, may he rest in peace.
RIP to an amazing artist. The Asterix books played a big part in my youth and legit taught me a few things about the Roman Empire when I was younger.
