Asterix #5

In "Asterix and the Banquet," Asterix and Obelix take on a bold wager with the Romans, setting off across France to gather rare regional delicacies for a grand feast. Along the way, the sneaky traitors Unpatriotix and Uptotrix make repeated, clumsy attempts to sabotage their mission by handing the goods to the Romans, while the ever-present pirates—familiar foes from past adventures—add their own chaotic flair. With René Goscinny’s sharp wit, Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge’s lively translation, and Albert Uderzo’s timeless art both inside and on the cover, this 2004 outing delivers classic humor and adventure in full measure.