Asterix #[23]

This volume collects the 23rd Asterix adventure, originally serialized in 1976, in which Julius Caesar attempts to undermine the Gauls by introducing capitalism to their village. Roman agents distribute silver coins and encourage the Gauls to produce and sell menhirs, leading to economic competition and social disruption among the formerly unified villagers. The story satirizes consumerism and corporate influence, with art and story by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.