The Asterix comics have one truly endearing quality: they appeal to vastly different age groups.
In other words, it can be read as a child as well as later in life and still remain enjoyable.
Some of the jokes and drawings (eg Romans getting their a..es handout out to them by Obelix) will make a 6 year old laugh, while others like "je suis meduse" will strongly tickle adults catching the cultural reference.
A treasure, especially the ones written by Goscinny.
In other words, it can be read as a child as well as later in life and still remain enjoyable.
Some of the jokes and drawings (eg Romans getting their a..es handout out to them by Obelix) will make a 6 year old laugh, while others like "je suis meduse" will strongly tickle adults catching the cultural reference.
A treasure, especially the ones written by Goscinny.