Comic book 'Asterix' takes on new writer for 2023 instalment

As the new writer for 'Asterix', French comic book author Fabcaro follows in the footsteps of previous authors Goscinny, Uderzo and Jean-Yves Ferri. Photo: AFP

Popular French comic book series Asterix will turn a new page for its forthcoming 40th volume, with a new writer chosen to pen next year's instalment, the publisher said on Tuesday.

French novelist and comic book author Fabcaro, who is known for his absurdist humour, will be the fourth scriptwriter to carry on the adventure of the indomitable Gaul who stood against the Romans.