Asterix in Britain (Asterix) | Rene Goscinny

Asterix in Britain (Asterix) | Rene Goscinny | Gaulish Wine

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	Asterix in Britain (Asterix) Rene Goscinny Orion, 2004 - 48 pages average customer review:based on 13 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

The Romans have invaded Britain, but one village still holds out. Asterix and Obelix come to help, with a barrel of magic potion in hand. But to deliver the precious brew, the Gaulish heroes must face fog, rain, bad food, warm beer, and the Roman, too.

Tally Ho, Chaps!

Asterix and friends are called to Britain to help a cousin who lives in a village plagued with the ubiquitous pest: Romans. "Asterix in Britain" is among my favourites of this cartoon, being both funny and quick-witted in observing some well-known stereotypes.

Much of the humour is based on poking fun at British stereotypes, which might be a touch on the nose for some. However, for those with less politically correct humour, these very gibes should give plenty of laughter. Coupled with the antics of Asterix and Obelix, the book is a great little story and a great laugh.

Any fans of the Gauls should really enjoy this installment. The way in which one or two icons of British culture actually arrived in the Isles was very interesting. I had not known it before. This is both an entertaining and educational book. Really. ;-)

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"Asterix in Britain" is the eighth Asterix adventure, first published in 1966, and later made into an animated movie in 1986. This is the original comic, and I really enjoy this one.

Caesar has taken over Britain, by only fighting during teatime and weekends, when the British are drinking cups of hot water and milk on their breaks from battle. All the Romans have gone over to make it part of the empire, while back in Gaul Asterix and Obelix are bored in their village. They have no legionaires to hassle, that is until a British relative of Asterix's comes and asks for their village's help. They have heard of the magic potion that gives the Gaulish village strength against the Romans, and they would like some to drive Caesar away. He gets the potion, a whole barrel, and Asterix and Obelix come with him to carry it. They dodge legions, lose the barrel, get captured, and even get caught up in a rugby match. Will the English village be able to push away the Roman armies.

It's great fun, like the Asterix's are, and shows Britain in a warm but funny and colourful way, which is interesting for a French comic. You can tell the two guys who write/illustrate the series (Rene Goscinny and Albert Udzero) love the place, and say so in the earlier prints of the comic to English fans. It's worth picking up, fan or newcomer to the series.

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Great comic book!

Great adventure for a great character as Asterix! Include it in your collection, it will be worth!

can't go wrong with it

The book was smaller than I expected(after all, a movie was made that was based on it), but, after all, it is a comic book and there is plenty of content in it(a picture is worth half a page from a normal book). Anyway, a thing worth bying.

Graphic SF Reader

The Romans turn elsewhere for some invasion fun, Britain. These leaves Obelix very bored. Things perk up when Anticlimax, Asterix's British cousin, comes to visit. His village is the lone holdout in Britain.

Getafix makes him a barrel of magic potion, and the boys offer to help him transport it. They also take with them a strange new herb Getafix has discovered.

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