A review by naveennbhat
Asterix and the Secret Weapon, by Albert Uderzo

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The plot parodies feminism, gender equality/relationships, and military secrets. Cacofonix at last gets to beat up Fulliautomatix (instead of vice versa). It borrows plot elements and visual gags from a large number of previous stories. This is the second album in which Asterix is exiled, the first being Asterix and the Cauldron. Personally, having gotten used to Goscinny's writing, I must admit I'm not a fan of Uderzo's speech bubble style, but that is a very minor criticism.