Asterix and the Black Gold is the 27th adventure in the iconic Asterix comic series, written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo. This thrilling story sends Asterix and Obelix on a mission to the Middle East to secure a vital ingredient for the druid’s magic potion — “black gold” (a clever nod to petroleum). Along the way, they face spies, Roman trickery, and hilarious challenges in true Asterix fashion.