I have to write a report for French (as was mentioned in my newbie thread, actually) about the comic Astérix. However, having never read the comic myself, I'm having a bit of an issue.

While Wikipedia has been helpful, I was wondering if I could manage to get some more help from real (well, internet) people who have read at least one of the comics.

I know they're more popular elsewhere than in the USA so I figured this was worth a shot.

If anyone has read them could you maybe tell me about any running themes, notable/reoccurring characters and anything else you think should find its way into a report.

Oh, and just to clarify, reading the comics were never part of the assignment so it's not like anyone's doing my homework for me.

Merci beaucoup!