René Goscinny
René Goscinny was a renowned French comic book writer and editor, best known for co-creating the iconic series Astérix alongside illustrator Albert Uderzo. Born in 1926 in Paris to Polish-Jewish parents, Goscinny's wit and storytelling prowess brought to life the adventures of Astérix and his friends in a small Gaulish village resisting Roman occupation. His work has had a profound impact on the world of comics, and his legacy continues through the ongoing popularity of Astérix, which has sold over 400 million copies worldwide. Goscinny passed away in 1977, but his creations remain beloved by fans of all ages.
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René Goscinny was instrumental in bringing Gotlib into the magazine Pilote.
« Gotlib. Une vie en bandessinée », l’intégrale d’un dessinateur à l’ironie jubilatoire
France· 2025-11-17
René Goscinny was one of the founders of the magazine Pilote and a creator of the Asterix series, which became legendary.
«Ο Αστερίξ δεν γερνάει» | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Greece· 2025-10-27
René Goscinny was the co-creator of the Asterix series alongside Albert Uderzo.
Didier Conrad : « Refuser d’adapter Astérix aurait pourri le reste de ma vie. Accepter, et se planter, aurait eu le même effet »France· 2025-10-23
René Goscinny co-created the characters Asterix and Obelix.
„Asterix in Lusitanien“: Portugal schlägt Obelix auf den Magen
Luxembourg· 2025-10-23
René Goscinny is the author of 'Le Petit Nicolas', a character referenced in relation to friendship.
Pan Pan στο Κ: «Από μικρός προσπαθώ να συνεννοηθώ»Greece· 2025-07-03
René Goscinny was one of the creators of the Asterix universe, where Idefix first appeared.
60 Jahre Idefix: Wie ein gallischer Hund die Welt erobertLuxembourg· 2025-06-11
The storyline is based on the 1966 published album 'Der Kampf der Häuptlinge' by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.
Neue Generation Asterix: Netflix verpasst den Helden einen zeitgemäßen AnstrichLuxembourg· 2025-04-28
Philippe Druillet references René Goscinny as a significant personality in his life.
Philippe Druillet, auteur de BD : « Sans l’art, je serais devenu un incasable, un délinquant »France· 2025-04-13
René Goscinny was the original author who co-created Asterix and Obelix.
In dieses Land reisen Asterix und Obelix in ihrem neuen ComicLuxembourg· 2025-03-18
René Goscinny was the co-creator of Asterix and Obelix alongside Albert Uderzo.
Asterix und Obelix reisen in neuem Comic nach PortugalLuxembourg· 2025-03-18René Goscinny wrote the classic 'O domínio dos deuses' in 1971.
Nova aventura de Asterix será ambientada em Portugal
Brazil· 2025-03-18
René Goscinny was the original writer of Astérix.
"J'avais envie d'un pays avec du soleil": destination Portugal pour le 41e album "Astérix en Lusitanie"
Monaco· 2025-03-17
René Goscinny co-created the Astérix series, which has become one of the most well-known comic series.
Nova BD de Astérix e Obélix passa-se na antiga Lusitânia e sai em Outubro | Banda desenhada
Portugal· 2025-03-17