Its a very good book for a Goscinny fan.

Find out some of the ingredieants for Getafix's magic potion. Indepth discushions with Uderzo about the creation of Asterix (Did you know he has a soft spot for chickens?) And finaly translate all those laten quotes that have been eluding you for years. This is the best Asterix book you could pick up!

Another good book for a Goscinny fan.

The Spanish translation of this French book is deligthful.Nicolas and his friends reflect the joy of being child whitout any sense of guilty. Situations and adventures described in the book are not so clear for a kid. It's a book about children but written for olders. Lots of fun.

One more time, a great Asterix. This time, asterix make the Tour de france, and bring some specific food from each part of france. The roman try to stop him & Obelix, but of course they fail. A lot of joke and fun hidden in the book, like all the time. Try to find them.

Goscinny writes great books, and this isn't an exeption. Nicolas, a 10 year old kid. He spends the most part of his time, with all his gang of friends. Only boys, girls not accepted. He makes secret codes with his friends, go to camping, make an scandal when he lost something... Well, this book, for kids or adults will like you very much

I reallly, Really liked this book!

I don't know if Lucky Luke is politically correct anymore, what with his perpetual cigarette and all the Wild West cliches. But who cares. These comic books have always been funny and will probably tickle a funny-bone or two a hundred years hence. Though the Daltons are missing in this story, they're made up for by an elephant, a soup-bibbing lion, the U.S. cavalry , Red Indians and, of course, Jolly Jumper at his scintillating best. The humour is slapstick and my 6-year-old daughter laughs just as hard as I do. One of the funniest Lucky Luke stories.

Getafix(in other Asterix books Magigimmix), the village druid, is captured by a cohort of Visigoths("Why the past tense?")on his way home from the annual Druid Conference. His friends, Asterix and Obelix, embark on a journey to save their buddy. The Romans, in their typical bullheadedness, muddle things up in their search for the Goths.
This is a story filled with wit, hilarious names, funny wordplay, and nice artwork. Notice the Goths' WW1 style helmets.
This book was made when computers were not, and the color is done by hand. However, there are many uncolored spots in the book, hence the 4 stars.
I love this book. I recommend it to anyone.

Yet another wonderfull asterix book for you all to read they are amazing books and i strongly reccomend them to all ages.This book was great a really good story line...very witty and amusing

First published in French in 1963 as Astérix et les Goths, it was first published in English in 1974.
Asterix and Obelix accompany Druid Getafix to the Annual Conference of Druids, where Getafix is captured by Goths.
After causing much confusion among the Romans in Eastern Gaul, they sneak into Germania to rescue the Druid, and cause great strife among the Goths, ensuring that by the time they leave , the Goths will be very busy, warring with each other, indeed.
As always Goscinny and Uderzo poke fun at the various peoples of Europe, this time is the turn of the Germans, but it is done in good humor, that everyone can appreciate, and should offend no one. And what's more you get to learn all about the history of Ancient Germania.

This is one of the earlier works in the Asterix series. Fans will notice that the art and the renderings of our favorite characters are somewhat simpler than the style later adopted. Nevertheless, the story is definitely worth a look. Goscinny and Uderzo have already developed their penchant for historical comedy, introducing Asterix and Obelix to classic figures (in this case, Caesar and Cleopatra). Although many of the laughs are cheap ones, the book's plot makes up for its shortcomings in verbal shtick. Students and teachers of Egyptian history alike will find that this little comic has a lot of insights into the way of life of Cleopatra and her people (give or take a few fictitious details).

The paperback edition of this book fell apart in my hands -- and on the first reading, no less. The replacement copy did the same thing. You may want to spend the extra money on the hardcover.

I stumbled upon Asterix and Cleopatra in India in '91. Prior to this I had never heard of it. Asterix was never all that popular in the U.S. but it's odd that I had never heard a single thing about it. Anyway, it means many Americans are missing out on some great fun. Asterix is an stunningly well-drawn Belgian comic (check out the meticulous brush lines and level of detail in the backgrounds) that is clever, amusing and sometimes laugh out loud funny. Whatever it is, it's always fun, even if the jokes fall flat. Asterix and Cleopatra is arguable the best of the lot, at least of the ones I've read so far, which is quite a few. One thing I don't like is the way the American covers are printed. I mean it would be nice if they allotted more space for the artwork.