cameo – Asterix The Gaul

Slapstick Meets Asterix

thechiefix — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:50:03 +0000

Discover how the legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy swapped their iconic bowler hats for Roman helmets in a classic cameo within the pages of Obelix and Co.

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When Goscinny Became a Comic Character

thechiefix — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:03:10 +0000

René Goscinny even appeared as a character in another comic series. In Greg’s Achille Talon, he is caricatured as the editor-in-chief of the magazine — a direct nod to his real role at Pilote and a rare example of Goscinny stepping into the comics himself.

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Jean Richard — From Circus to Roman Arena

thechiefix — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:44:30 +0000

Most people nowadays will not recognize the sad lion tamer in the Roman circus. We'd like to introduce you to Jean Richard.

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Tyrant and despot?

thechiefix — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Goscinny and Uderzo had a long tradition of inserting famous friends and themselves into the world of Asterix. While they often depicted themselves in heroic poses, their deepest and most personal cameos included a funny, self-mocking twist.

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