on •On 27th August, MMXXVI, discover a lost Asterix album – The Golden Menhir, a full colour album written by the character’s co-creator, René Goscinny, in 1967, with illustrations by Albert Uderzo, published in English for the first time. Next month, Sphere are celebrating the 100th anniversary of celebrated French creator of beloved brand Asterix (and many more), René Goscinny. It’s (of course) a hilarious tale involving Cacofonix (known in French as Assurancetourix) entering the legendary Gallic bards’ competition to win the golden menhir. Written by the brilliant René Goscinny and brought to life by Albert Uderzo’s stunning illustrations, this lost gem is a must-rediscover for Asterix fans everywhere. Asterix creators René Goscinny and Albert UderzoRené Goscinny was born in Paris in August 1926, and spent most of his childhood in Argentina, before eventually moving to Paris in 1951.