 In 1959 Goscinny and Uderzo became editor and artistic director (respectively) of "Pilote" magazine, a new venture aimed at older children.The magazine's first issue introduced Astérix to the French world, and it was an instant hit.During this period Uderzo also collaborated with Jean-Michel Charlier on the realistic series "Michel Tanguy", later named "Les Aventures de Tanguy et Laverdure".