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Asterix and the Black Gold (Asterix (Orion Paperback))

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If you read Tintin, you will be aware of one adventure titled 'The Land of Black Gold'. Asterix also has to travel to the land of black gold - oil - so Getafix can continue to make his magic potion. One of the few adventures where we get to know what goes into that fabled magic potion - at least one ingredient!
This adventure is also well worth a read (no, multiple reads) for its send up of 007 and Sean Connery! Seriously, read it to believe it.
There is not much action with the romans, at least not the ones in Gaul - you get so used to them being pummelled in every adventure that when it doesn't happen you actually miss it!

Albert Uderzo, Asterix and the Black Gold (Dargaud, 1981)

Ekonomikrisis the merchant has landed at the indomitable Gaulish village, but he's fresh out of rock oil, which Getafix needs to make his magic potion. Asterix and Obelix to another globe-trotting rescue! This time the pair are headed for Mesopotamia, along with the help of Roman-Agent-disguised-as-a-druid Dubbelosix (who bears a remarkable resemblance to a young Sean Connery. These artists are crazy!). There's a great deal of Biblical messing-about, some James Bond punnery, and a good time is had by all (save, of course, the Romans). ***

There is no comic to compare or that I collect. Waiting on the last 3 of 33. Funny, great art work, excellent word play. Some of the character names take a double look to read but still, worth every penny

My Asterix were the original ones in French, my son inherited mine. Now I am so happy, that my grandsons can read them and enjoy the humor and education in English. They have lost none of their appeal by becoming old or translated.

Another great story! For those Asterix amateurs, this is one more piece for the collection.