Asterix and the Class Act Obelix wearing plus-fours (a put-on of Tintin), much to Asterix and Obelix's fury. For the honour of Gaul, Asterix and Obelix help Lutetia (ancient Paris) win the chance to host the ancient Olympic Games by acting as security for the event. Asterix helps a tiny anthropomorphic personification of Spring overcome Winter. Some unlucky Romans try to take Dogmatix as their "lucky" mascot, and are later defeated by him. A joke on modern French anxiety over the bastardization of the French language (cf. Franglais) shows the Gauls using Latin loanwords. The authors find a modern descendant of Obelix. A brainstorming session
Constantine (comic book) Constantine (comic book) Constantine is a former ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics, which started in March 2013. It features British Magician John Constantine re-established into the DC Universe, and replaces the former Vertigo Comics title "Hellblazer", which ended with its 300th issue after 25 years, in February 2013. The title character was originally created by Alan Moore in his 1980s run on "Swamp Thing". The series received mixed reviews; writers praised its story but were critical of its characters, setting, and artwork. Many were disappointed that the series replaced "Hellblazer", with writer Joshua Hale Fialkov stating the