Does this book require reading previous entries in the series?

The stories in this series are largely self-contained, meaning you can enjoy this volume without having read any others. There are no continuous plot lines that carry over between books.

Is there a real-world inspiration for the character Spartakis?

The character Spartakis is a caricature of the actor Kirk Douglas, included by the author as a tribute to his performance in the film Spartacus.

Does this story connect to any specific mythological locations?

The plot features a journey to the mythical city of Atlantis, which the author included to explore his personal interest in fantasy and the marvelous.

La galère d'Obélix by Albert Uderzo

When a group of escaped slaves steals Julius Caesar's personal ship, they seek refuge in the only village in Gaul that still resists the Roman Empire. Chaos ensues when Obelix accidentally drinks a whole cauldron of magic potion, turning him back into a small child. Asterix must find a way to restore his friend while keeping the Romans at bay.

Prose complexity: 1/10

Funny Lighthearted Adventurous Satirical

Found Family Quest

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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

ObelixProtagonist

AsterixProtagonist

Julius CaesarAntagonist

SpartakisSupporting

All characters in La galère d'Obélix

Frequently asked questions

Does this book require reading previous entries in the series?
The stories in this series are largely self-contained, meaning you can enjoy this volume without having read any others. There are no continuous plot lines that carry over between books.
Is there a real-world inspiration for the character Spartakis?
The character Spartakis is a caricature of the actor Kirk Douglas, included by the author as a tribute to his performance in the film Spartacus.
Does this story connect to any specific mythological locations?
The plot features a journey to the mythical city of Atlantis, which the author included to explore his personal interest in fantasy and the marvelous.