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Encyclopedia > Asterix the Gladiator
Asterix the Gladiator
French Title: Astérix gladiateur
Story: René Goscinny
Illustrations: Albert Uderzo
French Edition: 1964
English Translation: 1969
Preceded by: Asterix and the Goths
Followed by: Asterix and the Banquet

Asterix the Gladiator is the fourth volume of the Asterix comic book series, by René Goscinny (stories) and Albert Uderzo (illustrations). It was first serialized in Pilote issues 126-168 in 1962. This image is a book cover. ... René Goscinny (August 14, 1926 – November 5, 1977) Polish- French author, editor and humorist, who is best known for the comic strip Astérix, which he created with illustrator Albert Uderzo, and the comic strip Lucky Luke. // Early life René was born in Paris in 1926, to Stanislaw Simkha Goscinny... Albert Uderzo Albert Uderzo (born April 25, 1927 in France) is a French comic book artist, and scriptwriter. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... Asterix and the Goths is the third volume of the Asterix comic book series, by René Goscinny (stories) and Albert Uderzo (illustrations). ... Asterix and the Banquet is the fifth volume of the Asterix comic book series, by René Goscinny (stories) and Albert Uderzo (illustrations). ... For other uses, see Asterix (disambiguation). ... This is a list of all 33 Asterix official volumes. ... René Goscinny (August 14, 1926 – November 5, 1977) Polish- French author, editor and humorist, who is best known for the comic strip Astérix, which he created with illustrator Albert Uderzo, and the comic strip Lucky Luke. // Early life René was born in Paris in 1926, to Stanislaw Simkha Goscinny... Albert Uderzo Albert Uderzo (born April 25, 1927 in France) is a French comic book artist, and scriptwriter. ... Cover for Pilote by Robert Crumb. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Contents

Plot summary

Prefect Odius Asparagus wants one of the indomitable Gauls as a present for Julius Caesar, so his men capture Cacofonix the bard. By the time the other Gauls know he is gone, he is on his way to Rome. But Asterix and Obelix are hot on his heels, taking ship with Ekonomikrisis the Phoenician merchant... A prefect (from the Latin praefectus, perfect participle of praeficere: make in front, i. ... Gaius Julius Caesar [1] (Latin pronunciation ; English pronunciation ; July 12 or July 13, 100 BC or 102 BC – March 15, 44 BC), was a Roman military and political leader and one of the most influential men of World history. ... This is a list of recurring characters in the Asterix comics. ... The Bard (ca. ... Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. ... Obelix and his trusty menhir. ... This is a list of recurring characters in the Asterix comics. ... Phoenician sarcophagus found in Cadiz, Spain; now in Archaeological Museum of Cádiz. ...


Highly unimpressed by his present, Caesar decides to throw the bard to the lions. Asterix and Obelix enlist as gladiators in order to rescue him, and, in the course of their training, teach their colleagues some interesting tricks. The next Games in Circus Maximus turn out to be the most unusual yet... Gaius Julius Caesar [1] (Latin pronunciation ; English pronunciation ; July 12 or July 13, 100 BC or 102 BC – March 15, 44 BC), was a Roman military and political leader and one of the most influential men of World history. ... Pollice Verso (With a Turned Thumb), an 1872 painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme, is a well known history painters researched conception of a gladiatorial combat. ... For other uses, see Circus Maximus (disambiguation). ...


Introducing

  • Geriatrix (unnamed) - Obelix asks him to run his menhir delivery service while he is away
  • Ekonomikrisis - Provides transport to and from Rome
  • Brutus - Featuring an amusingly ironic exchange with Julius Caesar at the circus.
  • The Pirates - parodying French comic "Barbe-Rouge" which was also serialized in Pilote at the time.
  • Obelix' helmet game - for the first time he collects helmets from the Romans he bashes, trying to outdo Asterix (who never has much interest in it).

This is a list of recurring characters in the Asterix comics. ... -1... This is a list of recurring characters in the Asterix comics. ... This is a list of recurring characters in the Asterix comics. ... This is a list of recurring characters in the Asterix comics. ... This is a list of recurring characters in the Asterix comics. ...

Film Adaptation

This story was blended with Asterix the Legionary for the animated movie Asterix Versus Caesar. Asterix the Legionary, the tenth Asterix book in the comic book series by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. ... Asterix Versus Caesar (Astérix et la surprise de César, 1985) is the first of the 1980s Asterix films, based on the comic books by the same name, and is often considered as one of the best Asterix-films by fans of the comics and the movies. ...


In other languages

  • Catalan: Astèrix Gladiador
  • Dutch: Asterix als Gladiator, formerly Asterix en de gladiatoren
  • German: Asterix als Gladiator
  • Greek: Αστερίξ ο μονομάχος
  • Finnish: Asterix gladiaattorina
  • Italian: Asterix Gladiatore
  • Polish: Asterix gladiator
  • Portuguese: Astérix o Gladiador
  • Serbian: Астерикс гладијатор
  • Spanish: Asterix Gladiador
  • Swedish: Asterix som gladiator
 v • d • e Asterix
Books Asterix the Gaul • Asterix and the Golden Sickle • Asterix and the Goths • Asterix the Gladiator • Asterix and the Banquet • Asterix and Cleopatra • Asterix and the Big Fight • Asterix in Britain • Asterix and the Normans • Asterix the Legionary • Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield • Asterix at the Olympic Games • Asterix and the Cauldron • Asterix in Spain • Asterix and the Roman Agent • Asterix in Switzerland • The Mansions of the Gods • Asterix and the Laurel Wreath • Asterix and the Soothsayer • Asterix in Corsica • Asterix and Caesar's Gift • Asterix and the Great Crossing • Obelix and Co. • Asterix in Belgium • Asterix and the Great Divide • Asterix and the Black Gold • Asterix and Son • Asterix and the Magic Carpet • Asterix and the Secret Weapon • Asterix and Obelix All at Sea • Asterix and the Actress • Asterix and the Class Act • Asterix and the Falling Sky
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How Obelix Fell into the Magic Potion When he was a Little Boy
Movies Asterix the Gaul (1967) • Asterix and Cleopatra (1968) • The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976) • Asterix Versus Caesar (1985) • Asterix in Britain (1986) • Asterix and the Big Fight (1989) • Asterix Conquers America (1994) • Asterix and Obelix take on Caesar (1999) • Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) • Asterix and the Vikings (2006)
Games Asterix • Asterix and the Magic Cauldron • Asterix and the Great Rescue • Asterix & Obelix XXL • Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission Las Vegum
Characters Asterix • Obelix • Dogmatix • Others
Associated People René Goscinny • Albert Uderzo • Anthea Bell • Derek Hockridge • Pierre Tchernia
Other Parc Astérix • Asterix on postage stamps • Oumpah-pah

  Results from FactBites:
 
Asterix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (3256 words)
Asterix is a confirmed bachelor, and one of the smartest (and sanest) members of the village (sometimes referred to as a 'village of madmen') and because of this he is usually chosen for any dangerous, important or exotic mission.
In the early album Asterix and the Goths, for instance, the Goths are represented as militaristic and regimented, reminiscent of late nineteenth and early twentieth century Germans.
In Asterix and the Soothsayer a fortune-teller vouches Brutus's fidelity to Caesar.
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