Asterix's co-creator dies at 92. Mar 25, 2020 0:05:56 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Swampy on Mar 25, 2020 0:05:56 GMT -5 His colleague died first, in 1977, so he took over. The comic strip's popularity was due to its social and political commentary.