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Asterix in Britain Review

"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.

Asterix in Britain Overview

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.

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Customer Reviews

Funny - Philosopher's Stone -
*This review may have spoilers*
This is one of my favorites because it involves the discovery of my favorite beverage. Have you already guessed it? Whoops!

Caesar is tired of attempting to conquer the Gaulish village so he chooses to invade Britain instead where he tastes success strictly owing to the Britons strange habit of dropping their weapons in the middle of a serious fight for a cup of hot water with a spot of milk. One village manages to hold out. Ofcourse, they need the magic potion to help them further. Asterix, Obelix and the former's cousin from the British village embark on a journey to Britain with a barrel of it. Does the barrel reach its destination? (Hint: A mysterious herb helps them win the battle against the Romans).



can't go wrong with it - ManWithGoodTasteSays: -
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 - Blue Tyson -
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.






Great comic book! - Jose Montero Venegas -
Great adventure for a great character as Asterix! Include it in your collection, it will be worth!

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