Asterix+the+Gaul

//Asterix the Gaul// is a series of comedic Franco-Belgian comics about a village of Gaulish warriors from ancient Northern France. The series first appeared in the Franco-Belgian comic’s magazine //Pilote// on October 29, 1959. It was written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo until the death of Goscinny in 1977. Thirty five volumes have been released in over one hundred different countries all around the world. It was originally written in France. The book was adapted into a film, which was released in 1967.

Armorica is the last region of Gaul to hold out against the Roman Republic. This story takes place in a village in the region of Armorica in ancient times filled with Gauls who gain superhuman strength from a magical potion cooked up by the druid, Panoramix. The stories often tell tales of other ancient civilizations like Egypt, Iberia, Rome, Greece, Viking civilization, and many others. The magical potion grants Asterix and the other villagers the ability to fight off Romans and chop wood with their hands. The Druid Panoramix lives in a tree and you must call his name if you wish to be given the magical potion.

The stories are done in silly ways, with stereotypes (even modern ones) making each civilization into a fun caricature of real history. The character names are often fun puns on ancient language and the character's personality. The Asterix books are among the most popular in France's history, and Asterix is a famous there as Mickey Mouse is here in America - France even has an amusement park called Asterix Land. Since 1959 to today, Asterix and his adventures continue to entertain children and adults.