“O Asterix in Luzitania”, the second hand adventure of the cartoonist Fabcarowill be the 41st comic starring him Galantwhich will be released in October, as its French publisher announced today.

The story will have references to the 1971 comic book entitled “The Housing of the Gods”, which brought the signature of its deceased creators, René Gosini and Albert Underzo.

“I wanted a country with sunshine, where Asterix would not have been again”, Fabcaro explained.

At the time of the comic book – 44 years before the birth of Jesus Christ – Rome under Julius Caesar has conquered the largest part of the old world, including all of France sixth by the Asterix village.

For the Romans, the conquest of ancient Portugal represents a way of accessing the rich reserves of gold and tin of the country, according to anthropologist Manuel Nev, as reported by Albert Rehn.

This new comic book is expected to resonate in the Portuguese community of France.

‘When I told my publisher that the action would be placed in Portugal He replied: ‘Oh, this will make them happy, because it is enough time to ask for such a comic.’ Fabcaro commented.

Will released on October 23rdfirst in French, in five million copies and then in 18 other languages ​​around the world.

Ever since Asterix’s adventures were first released 400 million copies.