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