Questions tagged [rene-goscinny]
René Goscinny (1926–1977), French comic writer, best known for the "Astérix" series in collaboration with Albert Uderzo.
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Are the Asterix comics about a drug culture?
The potions used in Asterix comic books resemble the methamphetamine usage of World War II. Has the drug culture within the comics ever been discussed?
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What’s up with the coal in “Asterix and the Chieftain’s Shield”?
In Asterix and the Chieftain’s Shield, the inhabitants of Gergovia are obsessed with wine and charcoal, all having shops selling both.
The coal is used for a running gag in the book as the Romans ...
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Does the magic potion provide invincibility or only superhuman strength?
At least the early albums in the Asterix series don't directly tell if the potion gives invincibility in addition to superhuman strength and speed. My impression has been that only Obelix is immortal ...
