Asterix is the bomb, these books are pure genius and capture the adolescent mind better than any comics & graphic novels. Tintin sucks, BTW. ( )

I bought this in a fit of middle/high school French class nostalgia, as these were a favorite in class for a comical way to read something in French that wasn't from a text book.

A fairly light and quick read, you get a good introduction to Asterix and his friends, mainly his best friend Obelix and the Druid, Getafix, who brews the magical potion that gives the Gauls their super-strength, which they use to keep the invading Romans at bay, thereby keeping their village the only remaining free village in Gaul. There is quite a bit of humor mixed into the story, especially with the characters names (such as Vitalstatistix, the village leader; Cacofonix, the village bard; and Centurion Crismus Bonus).

In Asterix the Gaul, after Asterix singlehandedly defeats four Roman guards, Crismus Bonus sends a spy into the Gaul village to find out their secret. The Romans then kidnap Getafix to force him to make the magic potion that gives the Gauls their super-strength. Asterix goes to the rescue and then allows himself to be captured so that he and Getafix can have some fun at the Romans' expense. After some calamity with a super-strength potion that has some adverse effects, Asterix and Getafix are released through the help of an unlikely ally.

Asterix the Gaul is a fun introduction to the Asterix characters and world. The art is fluid, colors are bright and the story is clever and humorous. Worth reading if you want a light, fun read. ( )

One of the better Asterix adventures, and the first, in which the Romans capture the druid Getafix to force him to brew them the magic potion which will make them invincible. Actually not a bad story, with some nicely done humor for a change. ( )

The Romans have conquered Gaul, except for one small village. It holds out because their druid is highly talented and can brew a potion that gives their warriors superhuman strength.

When Asterix singlehandedly bashes a four man Roman patrol with no effort, the head of the local camp is infuriated. He decides to send a spy to find out their secret.

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