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Franco-Belgian Comics: Asterix, Tintin & Co

Herge invents Tintin in 1929, Obelix falls into the cauldron as a baby so needs no potion, and the word Schtroumpf is born at Peyo's table in 1958. Test your classics.

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Question 1 : Who is the creator of Tintin?

Possible answers:

  • Uderzo
  • Franquin
  • Hergé
  • Morris

Explanation: Hergé (Georges Remi) created Tintin in 1929. The character first appeared in the youth supplement of the newspaper Le Vingtième Siècle.

Question 2 : What is the name of Tintin's dog?

Possible answers:

  • Bill
  • Snowy
  • Rantanplan
  • Dogmatix

Explanation: Snowy is Tintin's faithful white fox terrier. He has accompanied him in all his adventures since 1929.

Question 3 : Which potion gives Obelix his superhuman strength?

Possible answers:

  • The invincibility potion
  • He fell into it as a child
  • The strength potion
  • The courage potion

Explanation: It's a trick question! Obelix fell into the magic potion cauldron when he was a child. He therefore no longer needs to drink it, unlike the other Gauls.

Question 4 : Which cowboy is nicknamed "the man who shoots faster than his shadow"?

Possible answers:

  • Jerry Spring
  • Red Ryder
  • Lucky Luke
  • Blueberry

Explanation: Lucky Luke, created by Morris in 1946, is famous for this nickname. He is accompanied by his horse Jolly Jumper.

Question 5 : What color are the Smurfs?

Possible answers:

  • Yellow
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red

Explanation: The Smurfs, created by Peyo in 1958, are small blue creatures living in mushrooms. Their name comes from a word invented during a meal.

Question 6 : Which druid of the Gaulish village prepares the magic potion?

Possible answers:

  • Obelix
  • Getafix
  • Cacofonix
  • Vitalstatistix

Explanation: Panoramix (Getafix in English) is the wise druid of Asterix's village. He alone knows the recipe of the magic potion that grants invincibility. His white robe, golden sickle and long beard are iconic.

Question 7 : Which Belgian comic book hero is the iconic bellboy of a famous magazine bearing his name?

Possible answers:

  • Spirou
  • Gaston
  • Marsupilami
  • Fantasio

Explanation: Spirou, created by Rob-Vel in 1938, is a hotel bellboy recognizable by his red uniform and tuft of hair. His name means "squirrel" in Walloon.

Question 8 : Which character is known for his blunders at the office?

Possible answers:

  • Titeuf
  • Boule
  • Cedric
  • Gaston Lagaffe

Explanation: Gaston Lagaffe, created by Franquin in 1957, is famous for his wacky inventions and blunders that disrupt the newspaper office.

Question 9 : Who drew Asterix the Gaul?

Possible answers:

  • Albert Uderzo
  • Jacques Martin
  • René Goscinny
  • Jean Giraud

Explanation: Albert Uderzo drew Asterix while René Goscinny wrote the scripts. The duo created the series in 1959.

Question 10 : What is the name of Obelix's little dog?

Possible answers:

  • Snowy
  • Rantanplan
  • Kador
  • Dogmatix

Explanation: Dogmatix is Obelix's little white dog, who first appeared in "Asterix and the Banquet" in 1963. He is very protective of trees!

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