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‘Asterix in Lusitania’ Tops 1 Million Sales in Under Three Weeks

Publisher figures credit a large first printing alongside exceptional Portuguese interest.

Overview

  • Éditions Albert René reports 1,033,214 copies sold less than three weeks after the October 23 release, citing GfK week 45 data.
  • The milestone came one week earlier than for the previous volume, L’Iris blanc, which ultimately sold about 2.2 million copies.
  • The initial print run placed 2 million copies on sale to support early demand.
  • Sales in Portugal exceed 55,000 copies, which the publisher describes as a standout result for that national market.
  • The 41st installment is set in Portugal, a new, sunlit destination selected by writer Fabcaro with artwork by Didier Conrad.