Notice to fans of Asterix and Obelix! October 21, 2020 will appear a new episode of the adventures of the irreducible Gallic, signed Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny, announced this weekend the Sunday Journal . This is an adaptation of an audio book released in 1967, which will appear this time in the form of an illustrated story.
The Assurancetourix bard as a hero
Little known to the general public, this story is called Le Menhir D'or . And once is not custom, it is Assurancetourix, the bard, who is the hero. Often mocked in the famous Gallic village, he takes part, to prove his talent, in the competition of the Gallic bards which is held in the Carnute Forest. Assurancetourix is convinced to win the Menhir d'Or…
"We unearth a treasure"
This illustrated album will be 44 pages, and will be printed in 100,000 copies. An audio version will also be available. The publisher Albert René affirms: "This album is special, because we are unearthing a treasure." News that should cheer up the fans, just one month after the death of Uderzo.