Asterix and the Normans
| Asterix and the Normans (Astérix et les Normands) | |
|---|---|
Cover of the English edition | |
| Date | 1967 |
| Main characters | Asterix and Obelix |
| Series | Asterix |
| Creative team | |
| Writers | Rene Goscinny |
| Artists | Albert Uderzo |
| Original publication | |
| Published in | Pilote magazine |
| Issues | 340–361 |
| Date of publication | 1966 |
| Language | French |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Asterix in Britain |
| Followed by | Asterix the Legionary |
Asterix and the Normans (French: Astérix et les Normands) is a French comic story, written by Rene Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo. It is the ninth story in the Asterix comic book series, and was originally published by Dargaud as a serial for Pilote magazine in 1966, before being released as a comic album in 1967.
The story focuses on Asterix and Obelix helping train up the nephew of their village chief, only to find themselves contending with a visit by men from the frozen north raiding their lands in search of learning about fear.
Asterix and the Normans received favourable reviews following its publication. An adaptation loosely based on the story, Asterix and the Vikings, was released in 2006.