Asterix and the Laurel Wreath (French: Les lauriers du Cesar) is the eighteenth volume of the Asterix comic book series, by René Goscinny (stories) and Albert Uderzo (illustrations). It was originally serialized in Pilote issues 621-642 in 1971 and translated in to English in 1974. The story begins in Rome where Asterix and Obelix are talking. Asterix is angry and frustrated and vents his annoyance on Obelix. In the cells, they are treated to first-class meals and gifts are even sent by Typhus and Humerus.