With the dynamic duo, Asterix and Obelix, readers will promptly understand that Romans will have a tough time getting what they want, and so, as long as their druid Getafix continues to concoct his magic potion for their village of Gauls, making them unstoppable. Within this first volume, short in itself, writer René Goscinny introduces his core cast and their peculiar traits right from the get-go.
“Cette potion… a sûrement… quelque chose de magique!” - René Goscinny
Once he discovers the existence of the mysterious magic potion, a plan is put forth and Centurion Crismus Bonus will do anything to get his hands on the recipe that might in fact allow him to rule over Ceasar ( César). Refusing defeat and desperately seeking ways to overthrow this Gaul village, Centurion Crismus Bonus ( Caius Bonus) sends a spy disguised as a Gaul to find answers. It is in this village that the druid Getafix ( Panoramix) creates a very special potion that turns anyone invincible, especially the little yet imposing Asterix ( Astérix). What is Asterix the Gaul about? In the year 50 B.C., the Gaul area is under Roman control except for a little village called Armorica ( Armorique). Despite the passing of René Goscinny in 1977 and Albert Uderzo in 2020, the Asterix franchise continues to grow, with stories now being published by the latest creative team led by writer Jean-Yves Ferri and artist Didier Conrad. Growing up, the characters and their stories were often cited by adults, often within a humouristic context, especially with the silly yet memorable life lessons that the series had to offer.
Considered within the Franco-Belge world as one of the most important and iconic comic book series ever created, Asterix has garnered the attention of millions since its release in the 1960s.
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