Asterix in Lusitania: New Album Takes on Global Capitalism
The 41st Asterix album, 'Asterix in Lusitania', is set to hit shelves on October 23, 2025. Written by Fabcaro and illustrated by Didier Conrad, this latest adventure takes our beloved Gauls to ancient Portugal, filled with local clichés and stereotypes.
In 'Asterix in Lusitania', Asterix, Obelix, and Dogmatix travel to Lusitania to help a local garum producer clear his name. The story is a satire of global capitalism, with a corporate garum tycoon, Croesus Lupus, aiming to monopolize the market with his mass-market Garum-Lupus brand. The album is filled with anachronistic gags, such as password requirements for user accounts, and Portuguese clichés like pastéis de nata as projectiles and the melancholic longing of saudade.
The album is a caricature of modern issues, with figures like Elon Musk making an appearance. It follows the usual formula of the Asterix series, promising a humorous and engaging read.
'Asterix in Lusitania' promises a timely and entertaining satire of global capitalism, wrapped in a familiar Asterix adventure. With its release on October 23, 2025, fans can look forward to another hilarious journey with their favorite Gauls.
