The Many Faces of Albert Uderzo
I mentioned in my tribute to Alberto Uderzo that there were two books made in his honor by various BD cartoonists.
In the first book, “Uderzo Croque Par Ses Amis”, Albert Uderzo was a featured character in every story. In the second, “Asterix et Ses Amis“, he appeared more sporadically.
Enjoy this gallery of the many looks of Albert Uderzo as seen in these two albums.
Juanjo (“Blacksad”) Guarnido. I’ve posted this full image on social media a couple times in the past and it’s amongst my most popular posts ever. 
Uderzo draws himself as Obelix and Rene Goscinny as Asterix 
Uderzo with all his children. Art by Juszezak. 
Note Uderzo’s Ferrari chariot. Uderzo’s race car hobby was a recurring theme in this book. Art by Juszezak from a different story. 
This is the buffest looking Uderzo of the lot. And, yes, another race car. Art and story by Rodolphe and Rouge. 
This is a story where Uderzo and Asterix raced Michele Vaillant and Obelix. They recently restarted Vaillant stories. Art by Jean Graton 
When I first saw this one, it looked to me like Albert Uderzo was sitting in front of a Wacom Cintiq… Art by Felix Meynet 
David Lloyd, of “V for Vendetta” fame 
Art by Cheret 
Art by Franz 
This is a great story in which the artist Uderzorix paints a number of portraits including Marsupilami, a Smurf, Lucky Luke, Mickey Mouse, and Tintin — all wearing Asterix’s hat. Art by M. Janvier. 
Coach Uderzo by Paul Glaudel 
Art by someone whose signature I can’t read at all, but I like his style. 
Art by Achde, of Lucky Luke fame. 
A younger Uderzo by Bourgne 
Art by S. Carrere. The story is by Christophe Arleston, who is all over these books… 
Crisse shows the Druid Uderzo meeting Getafix 
Art by Jack Manini 
Art by Laudec, of “Cedric” fame. The story is by “Cedric” writer, Cauvin. 
A thinly disguised Albert Uderzo guest stars in a Lucky Luke story that ties into a key part of the Asterix legend. 
Uderzo is a deserting Roman soldier, which mirrors his real life in a way. Art and story by Corteggiani and Tranchand 
Art by Francois Walthery, featuring his character, the adventurous flight attendant Natacha 
Carrere shows us Uderzo’s immunity from Cacofonix’s music. 
Tarquin draws Uderzo working at his drawing board. 
Uderzo and Goscinny working together, as it should be. Art by Tarquin, words by Arleston
That’s Michel VaillANT
Thanks – I was so busy fighting the auto-correct from changing it to “Valiant” that I confused myself in the spelling. It’s all fixed now.
Also, the character of Englishman Waldo Badmington from Lucky Luke is a caricature of Albert Uderzo did you know?
Waldo Badmington appears in “The Tenderfoot” the 33rd from 1968, and again in “The Klondike” the 66th from 28 years later in 1996.
That one you cannot read is Giorgio Cavazzano, a famous Italian -mainly Disney- artist!
Ah, thanks, I’ll update that one. I’ve heard his name before, but I’m not sure I’ve ever seen his art.I just did a Google Images search and I’m impressed. Would love to see more…. Doesn’t look like Izneo.com carries anything of his, though, even in French. =(
Try comixology, some of his stories have been published by fantagraphics and IDW.
And you can also check his publications in the English language at inducks.
https://inducks.org/comp2.php?code=&keyw=&keywt=i&exactpg=&pg1=&pg2=&bro2=&bro3=&exactparts=&parts1=&parts2=&kind=n&rowsperpage=0&columnsperpage=0&hero=&xapp=&univ=&xa2=&creat=Giorgio+cavazzano&creat2=&plot=&plot2=&writ=&writ2=&art=&art2=&ink=&ink2=&excludeCZ=on&pub1=&pub2=&zus=on&ser=&xref=&mref=&xrefd=&repabb=&repabbc=al&reppub1=&reppub2=&imgmode=0&vdesc2=on&vdesc=en&vau=on&vdc=on&vgy=on&vnz=on&vus=on&vuk=on&sort1=auto
Oh, I should have known! IDW leaned a lot on the Italian comics. I should have looked there first. Thanks!
Check out World of the Dragonlords: https://inducks.org/issue.php?c=us%2FWOTD++1 I’m pretty sure you’ll love it!
Will there ever be a Lucky Luke tribute book by other artists someday? Just like they did to Asterix 14 years ago in 2007 in honor of Albert Uderzo’s 80th birthday?