Asterix And The Black Gold; Author: Uderzo, Albert; Author: Uderzo; Illustrator: Uderzo, Albert; Paperback

Author: Uderzo, Albert; Author: Uderzo; Illustrator: Uderzo, Albert
Export ed; Paperback; Colour 48
48 pages
Published: November 2001
Orion Publishing Co
ISBN: 0752847740

Without the powerful potion whipped up by the Druid Getafix, Asterix and his fellow villagers would never have the strength to fight Caesar's legions. Now Getafix has run short of rock oil,an essential ingredient in the concoction. There's nothing left to do but have Asterix and Obelix prospect for black gold in the Middle Eastern desert. But, the Roman secret agent Dubbelosix, using his amazing folding chariot and new spy gadgets, is determined to stop them.More capers from Asterix and Obelix and the Citizens of Rome. Special re-release to follow the first new Asterix adventure for 5 years, 'Asterix and the Actress'. More capers from Asterix and Obelix and the Citizens of Rome. Special re-release to follow the first new Asterix adventure for 5 years, 'Asterix and the Actress'.Asterix's village has got oil fever: Getafix can't make the magic potion without it and Asterix and Obelix have been sent to far off lands to find a supply. But on the way, their party is infiltrated by an undercover druid called Dubbleosix who is spying for Caesar but also has plans of his own.