What techniques were used in creating Asterix comics?

Belgian/French comics are hugely influenced by the "Marcinelle school". You would need to do a research on their techniques and the works of Franquin, Peyo, Roba and Morris to learn about that special style you also see in the Asterix comics of Uderzo. read more

The drawing techniques of Uderzo doesn't differ that much from American comics: pencil, inking with a brush, water color. As a matter of fact, Uderzo is a big fan of Walt Disney. So you need to read also about the artists at Disney Studios to understand the techniques Uderzo used in Asterix. read more

Goscinny based this comic on the "of all the Gauls, the Belgians were the bravest" quote from Julius Caesar in "de bello gallico". In the comic, Goscinny uses his typical humour to imply the current Belgians are the direct descendants of the Belgae (diet of meat and beer, jokes about french fries). read more