Paris theatre cancels Asterix star’s shows after sexual assault allegations
Edouard Baer says he ‘does not recognise himself’ in allegations of harassment and assault by six women
February 2024
‘We didn’t expect this phenomenon to last’: France’s comic-book tradition is hitting new heights
The market for bédé visual storytelling almost doubled over the course of the pandemic, but can the birthplace of Asterix continue to nurture creators?
December 2022
French comic book author Fabcaro to pen next Asterix
Author says he will remain faithful to the characters in 40th volume of series, due out next year
December 2021
Top 10s
Top 10 books about the Roman empire
From Edward Gibbon to Asterix the Gaul, the astonishing endurance of the largest state Europe has ever known continues to inspire a compelling literature
May 2020
Asterix artist’s cartoons raise €390,000 for Paris hospitals
Drawings were donated by widow of Albert Uderzo, whose death was linked to coronavirus
