Idéfix

Real Name: Idéfix

Identity/Class: Dog

Occupation: Pet of Obelix

Affiliations: Asterix; Obelix, Chickadix

Enemies: Romans, Aquilla

Known Relatives: None

Aliases: Dogmatix (his name in the English translations)

Base of Operations: Gaulish village in the west of France

First Appearance: Le tour de Gaule d’Asté (Asterix and the Banquet, 1965 - the fifth Asterix adventure)

Powers/Abilities: Idéfix has a pretty mean bite for a small dog, especially when he has his strength increased by the magic potion.

History: Found by Obelix while the menhir maker was travelling with his friend Asterix, Idéfix swiftly became Obelix's faithful companion.

Comments: Created by Albert Uderzo and Rene Goscinny.

Idéfix was the star of his own series of adventures in the 1970's, aimed at younger readers.

• Idéfix fait du sport (English edition - Dogmatix the Athlete, 1973)

• Idéfix et la petite fille. (Unsure if published in English - Idéfix and the small girl)

• Idéfix au cirque. (Unsure if published in English - Idéfix with the circus)

• Une folle poursuite. (Unsure if published in English - A mad pursuit)

• Idéfix se fait un ami (English edition - Dogmatix makes a Friend, 1974)

• La chasse au sanglier (English edition - Dogmatix and the Boar Hunt)

• L'orage. (English edition - Dogmatix and the Storm, 1974)

• Un gouter bien merite. (English edition - The Well-Deserved Tea Party)

• Idéfix et le bebe. (Unsure if published in English - Idéfix and the baby)

• Idéfix et le poisson clown. (English edition - Dogmatix and the Lost Fish)

• L'anniversaire d'Idéfix. (Unsure if published in English - Idéfix's Anniversary)

• Idéfix a la neige. (Unsure if published in English - Idéfix has snow)

• Idéfix magicien. (Unsure if published in English - Idéfix magician)

• Idéfix et le perroquet. (English edition - Dogmatix and the Parrot, 1974)

• Idéfix et la grande fringale (English edition - Dogmatix and the Magic Potions, 1983)

• Idéfix et le vilain petit aiglon (English edition - Dogmatix and the Ugly Little Eagle, 1982)

Thanks to Theodoor Westerhof for providing me with his correct name and details of his history.

CLARIFICATIONS: None

Any Additions/Corrections? Please let me know.

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