Kultovní komiks o nepoddajném Galovi Asterixovi. Římané objeví, že tajemství síly Galů spočívá v kouzelném lektvaru, který vaří druid Panoramix. Rozhodnou se Panoramixe unést a získat od něj recept. První svazek kultovního komiksu o nepoddajném Galovi Asterixovi a jeho věrném příteliObelixovi.
Without the powerful potion whipped up by the Druid Getafix, Asterix and his fellow Gaulish 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—and the merchant who sells it has forgotten his order. 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 filled with the latest spy gadgets, is determined to stop them by any means possible. Will Doubleosix succeed? Will our heroes strike oil? Or, will Getafix come up with a new and clever solution? Stay tuned. 8 1/2 X 11 1/4. all in color