[from the stabenow.com vaults, 3/15/2010]
Friends in Ireland introduced me to the adventures of Asterix and Obelix, who, thanks to the magic potion of the resident druid, Getafix and with the help of canine companion, Dogmatix (and in spite of resident bard Cacofonix) triumphantly defend the borders of their village against Caesar’s legions, to the legions’ great dismay (“I hate those Gauls.”).
Oh, and the Sphinx’s nose? Obelix did that.
This graphic novel series has everything, great storytelling, superb drawing, awful puns, and wonderful sound effects. Yes, really. My personal favorite is “PAF!” whenever Asterix clobbers somebody into orbit. I also love the “TANTANTARA!” every time Cleopatra arrives on her gigantic, solid gold, uh, vehicle.
And sneakily? Insidiously? While you’re laughing, you’re learning.
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