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Asterix and Obelix

Asterix and Obelix

Asterix and Obelix; Asterix and Cleopatra; Asterix and the Roman Agent; Asterix and the Banquet
ComicsGraphic Novels
Pages
198
Published
1985
Language
English

Synopsis

In 50 BC, one small village in Gaul still holds out against the Roman legions thanks to a magic potion that grants superhuman strength. Asterix and his massive friend Obelix lead the defense, outsmarting Julius Caesar's soldiers with wit and brawn. These classic adventures follow the duo as they travel the ancient world to protect their home from imperial expansion.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedAdventurousSatirical
Found FamilyQuest

Genres

Comics Graphic Novels Historical Fiction Mythology Alternate History

Authors

A
Albert Uderzo

Albert Uderzo was a French comic illustrator and writer. He created the Astérix comic book series with René Goscinny. Photo Attribution: Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

R
René Goscinny

René Goscinny was a French comic editor and writer, who created the Astérix comic book series with illustrator Albert Uderzo.

Characters

All characters in Asterix and Obelix