Multiple choice general knowledge Uderzo took over the job of writing the series after the death of Goscinny in 1977 True False Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Albert Uderzo did take over writing the Asterix series after René Goscinny's death in 1977. Goscinny was the writer and Uderzo the illustrator; after Goscinny died, Uderzo continued both writing and drawing the series solo.