Asterix The Gaul by René Goscinny

“Asterix the Gaul” is the first comic book in the popular French comic series “Asterix,” created by writer René Goscinny and illustrator Albert Uderzo. The story takes place in 50 BC, during the time of Julius Caesar’s conquest of Gaul, and follows the adventures of a small village of Gauls who resist Roman occupation thanks to a magical potion that gives them superhuman strength.

The story begins with the Roman conquest of Gaul, but one small village remains unconquered, thanks to the superhuman strength of its inhabitants, who have been using a magic potion brewed by their druid, Getafix. When the Romans capture Getafix, the village enlists the help of Asterix, a brave and cunning warrior, to rescue their druid and defeat the Romans.

As Asterix sets out on his mission, he encounters various obstacles and adversaries, including a group of pirates and a traitor within the Gaulish village. He also forms an unlikely friendship with a Roman legionary, named Crismus Bonus, who eventually helps him in his mission.

“Asterix the Gaul” is notable for its humorous and irreverent take on history, as well as its clever wordplay and puns. The book was an immediate success upon its release in 1961 and has since spawned numerous sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations in various forms of media. The character of Asterix has become an iconic figure in French popular culture and is known worldwide.