Movie · 1976
Is The Twelve Tasks of Asterix based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Twelve Tasks of Asterix is based on the comic Asterix by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo (1959).
The movie was released in 1976.
The comic behind The Twelve Tasks of Asterix
Asterix
Comic by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo · first published 1959 · alternate history comics
Series of French comic books.
Asterix: books in order
- Asterix the Gaul (1961)
- Asterix and the Golden Sickle (1962)
- Asterix and the Goths (1963)
- Asterix the Gladiator (1964)
- Asterix and the Banquet (1965)
- Asterix and Cleopatra (1965)
- Asterix and the Big Fight (1966)
- Asterix in Britain (1966)
- Asterix and the Normans (1967)
- Asterix the Legionary (1967)
- Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield (1968)
- Asterix at the Olympic Games (1968)
- Asterix and the Cauldron (1969)
- Asterix in Spain (1969)
- Asterix and the Roman Agent (1970)
- Asterix in Switzerland (1970)
- The Mansions of the Gods (1971)
- Asterix and the Laurel Wreath (1972)
- Asterix and the Soothsayer (1972)
- Asterix in Corsica (1973)
- Asterix and Caesar's Gift (1974)
- Asterix and the Great Crossing (1975)
- Obelix and Co. (1976)
- Asterix in Belgium (1979)
- Asterix and the Great Divide (1980)
- Asterix and the Black Gold (1981)
- Asterix and Son (1983)
- Asterix and the Magic Carpet (1987)
- Asterix and the Secret Weapon (1991)
- Asterix and Obelix All at Sea (1996)
- Asterix and the Actress (2001)
- Asterix and the Class Act (2003)
- Asterix and the Falling Sky (2005)
- Asterix and Obelix's Birthday (2009)
- Asterix and the Picts (2013)
- Asterix and the Missing Scroll (2015)
- Asterix and the Chariot Race (2017)
- Asterix and the Chieftain's Daughter (2019)
- Asterix and the Griffin (2021)
- Asterix and the White Iris (2023)
- Asterix in Lusitania (2025)
Other adaptations of Asterix
- Asterix and Obelix: God Save Britannia (film, 2012)
- Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (film, 2018)
- Asterix Versus Caesar (film, 1985)
Common questions
Is The Twelve Tasks of Asterix based on a book?
Yes. The Twelve Tasks of Asterix is based on the comic Asterix by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo (1959).
Who wrote the book The Twelve Tasks of Asterix is based on?
Asterix was written by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo and first published in 1959.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Asterix the Gaul, book 1 of Asterix. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of René Goscinny's books
- Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (film, 2002)
- Asterix at the Olympic Games (film, 2008)
- Asterix: The Land of the Gods (film, 2014)
- Asterix and Cleopatra (film, 1968)
- Asterix and the Vikings (film, 2006)
- Asterix in Britain (film, 1986)