Asterix: Asterix and the Chariot Race

by Jean-Yves Ferri

Hardcover, 2017

Status

Available

Description

In Asterix and the Chariot Race, Senator Lactus Bifidus announces a special one-off chariot race, to defend his name and prove Rome's greatness. Julius Caesar insists a Roman must win, or Bifidus will pay. Open to anyone from the known world, competitors arrive from far and wide, including Asterix and Obelix. With Bifidus secretly scheming, who will win this almighty chariot race? In Asterix and the Chieftain's Daughter, Adrenalin, the rebellious daughter of the great Gaulish chieftain Vercingetorix, arrives at their village, and Asterix and Obelix are tasked with protecting her from the Romans chasing her. This is easier said than done though, as Adrenalin is desperate to escape! Follow our favourite heroes as they try and reach Adrenalin before the Romans do. In Asterix and the Griffin, Asterix and Obelix set out on their 39th adventure on a long journey in search of a strange and terrifying creature. Half-eagle, half-lion, and idolised and feared by ancient peoples, this creature is the griffin.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member mumfie
not quite as good as the originals, but a fair likeness
LibraryThing member Zare
Interesting but also very short comic. Art and story follow the path set by original authors (Goscinny and Uderzo). Art is very close to the original - everything including gags and character comments.

But story is rather ... bland might be the best word (although teeny weeny bit too harsh). This
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is where comic falls short for me. It just starts and ends - if it weren't Asterix comic it could be any other.

Nevertheless if you enjoy Asterix stories give it a try.
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