Review: Asterix and the Black Gold

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Asterix and the Black Gold Asterix and the Black Gold by Albert Uderzo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It's Asterix time, once more. Boy, feels like It's been a while since I picked up one of these. But 'Asterix & the Black Gold' is the just the right kind of story to get back into the mayhem.

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The magic potion which gives the Gauls indomitable strength to keep the Roman legions at bay. Getafix the druid is worried over the same potion; a key ingredient required for making the potion has run out. Without it, no potion, and no super strength.

Now Asterix & Obelix need to travel of Mesopotamia, in search of the ingredient; the common rock oil, which the Romans have come to call 'Ptreo Oleum'. But unbeknownst to them, Caesar has dispatched a secret agent to discover the recipe of the potion, and thwart their efforts to making them. The suave and sinister Dubbelosix.

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Now the duo have to face Roman legions, Spies, some hapless pirates and other challenges, traverse the great desert all to fulfill their quest, and ensure the survival of their village. Will they succeed in their mission? Read the book to find out.

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It's all fun and games until you consider the Boar-ateral damage of the Gaul's explosive appetites.

Our favorite Roman soldiers are back with a bang. So many puns per frame. Must not Laugh. Must.Not.Laugh! Failing.
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You get distracted by all the cartoonish caricatures, and out of the left field get smacked by this crisp and awe inspiring portrait of a cityscape. Bravo Uderzo.
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Puns for this bout include:
Ø M.Devius Surreptitius
Ø Dubbelosix
Ø Ekonomikrisis
Ø Rosenblumenthalovitch

Erm, hmm, the Latin phrase for this week includes:

ave caesar lucratoni te salutant, and



"Non omnia possumus omnes means 'we can't all do everything'.

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