These plots allow character development of the various villagers and their relationships. In the second type of plot, a new plan by the Romans or an unexpected threat from outside brings danger and excitement to the village. These plots allow for the most satire of different cultures and nationalities. In many of the books, Asterix, Obelix and Dogmatix, sometimes accompanying or accompanied by another character, go on an adventure somewhere - these are often have titles of the format Asterix in. The stories are published as "albums" (the series, which began in 1959, predates the term "graphic novel") and typically alternate between two themes. Along with his friend Obelix, a huge loveable lug and monolith craftsman, Obelix's tiny dog Dogmatix and the other inhabitants of the village, Asterix gets into all manner of adventures that usually involve foiling the schemes of the Romans - and, occasionally, Caesar himself. The Undefeatable Little Village happens to be the home of our hero, a small but plucky Gaul named Asterix. One of those pockets of resistance is a small but plucky village in Armorica (modern Brittany), which - despite the vast numerical and military superiority of the Roman legions - has held back the invaders thanks to a Super Strength-granting magic potion brewed by their resident druid. Julius Caesar has all but conquered Gaul (pre-medieval France plus some surrounding territory), except for a few pockets of resistance. The Asterix comics take place in the year 50 BC. The comics are also commonly referred to as Asterix and Obelix. Asterix is the protagonist of a French comic book series, written by René Goscinny and drawn by Albert Uderzo, and now translated into over 100 languages and published around the world.
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