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Sensitive conflict discussions instead of catcalls, balanced diet instead of fresh wild boar: In the new comic strip “Asterix”, the declared benefactor Visusversus turns the Gallic village upside down.

“The White Iris” is the 40th volume and the first to which copywriter Fabcaro contributed. The French makers of the series have now revealed the first details.

With Visusversus a new character appears. “The character was recreated for this album, which wasn’t easy. An identity had to be found,” said illustrator Didier Conrad during a presentation in Vanves near Paris. The comic book will launch on October 26 with a circulation of more than five million copies and will be published in approximately 30 countries.

‘De Witte Iris’ is the name of a new school in Rome, a working method, the duo reveals. “She promotes positive thinking.” As Conrad and Fabcaro said, Caesar wanted to use this current to give new impetus to the tired soldiers in the camps around the infamous village.

But the teachings of this school of thought are also well received by the villagers, especially Gutemine. Visusversus’ theories cause one of the most violent marital crises between her and Majestix. Because as a real macho, the chef has a hard time with his gentle manner and will and makes almost every mistake.

When Asterix and Obelix embark on a wild boar roast, they get diet and fitness tips from other villagers, but Fabcaro has already assured that he wants to stay true to the characters. It is unlikely that Obelix will suddenly become a vegetarian.

Fabrice Caro (50) is very successful in France under the stage name Fabcaro. His comic strip “Zaï zaï zaï zaï” sold more than 180,000 copies. He replaces Jean-Yves Ferri as author, who is taking a break for the time being.

Albert Uderzo created the characters Asterix and Obelix in 1959 together with the author René Goscinny. After his unexpected death in 1977, Uderzo continued alone for decades. He also died in 2020, but had already retired years before as responsible for Asterix. In 2011, Ferri and Conrad replaced him in the role. They created five volumes together. (rbu/sda/dpa)