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The Complete Asterix Box set on 29 October 1959 in Pilote magazine. From the start, the comic captured readers’ hearts. In 1961, the creators published the first album, Asterix the Gaul, with a modest print run of just 6,000 copies. What followed exceeded all expectations.
Since then, readers around the world have bought more than 370 million Asterix books across 34 titles. If placed end to end, these books would circle the Earth twice. Together, they weigh nearly 12,900 tonnes. That equals 8,880 Eiffel Towers or 400 fully loaded lorries.
Asterix continues to reach a global audience. Publishers have translated the series into 111 languages and dialects. Creators have adapted it into 9 animated films and 4 live-action movies. The franchise has also inspired over 100 licensed products and its own theme park, Le Parc Astérix.
English-language readers first discovered Asterix in 1961 through Children’s Digest. Since then, the series has proven its lasting appeal. Its humor, characters, and storytelling continue to entertain readers of all ages. Explore More
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