Asterix and the White Iris
December 19, 2023 1:56 PM - Subscribe
"A strange new philosophy is gaining popularity amongst the Roman soldiers, spearheaded by the charismatic Isivertuus. When its enchanting influence reaches the Gauls, everything they once held dear is turned upside down. As news of the dire situation reaches Asterix and Obelix, they embark on a thrilling quest to confront Isivertuus and restore the indomitable spirit of the Gauls. Armed with their trademark humour, bravery, and trusty magic potion, can our heroic duo save the Chief's wife and break the spell of the White Iris?"
The 40th installment of this multi-million bestselling series that commenced in 1959, the first to be written by Fabcaro, the sixth to be illustrated by Didier Conrad, and the first without any kind of involvement by at least one of the original creators, René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Published on October 26, 2023.
Richard Johnson's Bleeding Cool review - https://bleedingcool.com/comics/review-asterix-and-the-white-iris/ (Score 10/10 - "... likely to become the best selling comic book of the year".)
Mike Futcher review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5935187731
The 40th installment of this multi-million bestselling series that commenced in 1959, the first to be written by Fabcaro, the sixth to be illustrated by Didier Conrad, and the first without any kind of involvement by at least one of the original creators, René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Published on October 26, 2023.
Richard Johnson's Bleeding Cool review - https://bleedingcool.com/comics/review-asterix-and-the-white-iris/ (Score 10/10 - "... likely to become the best selling comic book of the year".)
Mike Futcher review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5935187731
There are more than a few panels that feel like filler, but in general this feels like a classic adventure. The artwork does a lot to sell it.
posted by one for the books at 11:45 PM on May 28, 2024
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