René Goscinny

René Goscinnywas aFrenchcomics editor and writer, who is best known internationally for thecomic bookAstérix, which he created with illustratorAlbert Uderzo, and for his work on the comic seriesLucky LukewithMorris(considered the series' golden age) andIznogoudwithJean Tabary.Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926, later moving toArgentina, New York, and later back to France to join theFrench Armyin 1946. He served atAubagne, in the 141st Alpine Infantry Battalion. Promoted to seniorcorporal, he became the appointed illustrator of the regiment and drew illustrations and posters for the army. The following year, he illustrated the bookThe Girl with The Eyes of Goldand returned to New York. Goscinny then became art director atKunen Publisherswhere he wrote four books for children. He went on to create for numerous magazine, cartoon and publishing agencies including World Press agency,Edipress/Edifrance,and TinTin magazine, among others. In 1975 Goscinny's made script titled "Le Maître du Monde" (Master of the worl) which he sent toPeter Sellersasking if he would be interested in playing the main role, receiving no response. The following yearThe Pink Panther Strikes Again(staring Sellers) was released, containing many similarities to Goscinny's script. Goscinny tried to sue the directorBlake Edwardsbut the lawsuit was cancelled due to Goscinny's death in 1977.