Julius Caesar has never recovered from his defeat by Vercingetorix. Now, years after, Caesar wants to salve his wounded pride by parading triumphantly with Vercingetorix's shield. But where can it be? Will Caesar or the Gauls find it first?

Albert Uderzo (born 25 April 1927) is a French comic book artist, and scriptwriter. He is best known for his work on the Ast�rix series, but also drew other comics such as Oumpah-pah, also in collaboration with Ren� Goscinny.