Synopses & Reviews
Without the powerful potion whipped up by the Druid Getafix, Asterix and his fellow villagers would never have the strength to fight Caesarand#8217;s legions. Now Getafix has run short of rock oil, an essential ingredient in the concoction. Thereand#8217;s nothing left to do but have Asterix and Obelix prospect for black gold in the Middle Eastern desert. But the Roman secret agent, Dubbelosix, using his amazing folding chariot and new spy gadgets, is determined to stop them.
Synopsis
Phoenician merchant Ekonomikrisis has forgotten the druid Getafix's order for rock oil - an essential ingredient in the magic potion. So Asterix and Obelix go prospecting for black gold in the Middle East. Can they also outwit the Roman secret agent Dubbelosix and his amazing folding chariot, equipped with all the latest spy gadgets?
Synopsis
Without the powerful potion whipped up by the Druid Getafix, Asterix and his fellow villagers would never have the strength to fight Caesar’s legions. Now Getafix has run short of rock oil, an essential ingredient in the concoction. There’s nothing left to do but have Asterix and Obelix prospect for black gold in the Middle Eastern desert. But the Roman secret agent, Dubbelosix, using his amazing folding chariot and new spy gadgets, is determined to stop them.
Synopsis
Rejoice: the long-awaited next Asterix album has finally arrivedand#8212;written and illustrated by a brand-new team! And the hysterical historical character's next epic adventure takes place in Scotland, where he meets the Picts: fearsome warriors whose name literally means and#8220;painted men.and#8221; As always, Asterix's millions of fans will find plenty of fun, action, and humor to delight them.
About the Author
Illustrator Didier Conrad was born in Marseille, France. He moved to America to work for Disney and Dreamworks, andand#160;he designed the characters and storyboard for the 2000 animated film, The Road to El Dorado.and#160;Jean-Yves Ferri lives in the Ariand#232;ge area of southwestern France. Before writing the 35th Asterix album, he worked on the famous series Le Retour and#224; la Terre, as well as the adventures of a police officer named Aimand#233; Lacapelle.