Asterix Omnibus TPB (2020 Papercutz) New Edition comic books 1970 or later
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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Asterix and the Big Fight, Asterix in Britain, and Asterix and the Normans.
Written by Rene Goscinny. Art and cover by Albert Uderzo.
One of the world's greatest comics characters, the ever-fearless Asterix, continues to battle supposedly unbeatable odds to protect his tiny village from the Roman Empire. Fortunately, all of the villagers have super-strength thanks to a secret potion.
In "Asterix and the Big Fight," one of the three classic Asterix graphic novels collected here, the Romans are beginning to wise up. Instead of trying to conquer Asterix's village, the Roman's challenge Vitalstatistx, chief of Asterix's tribe, to a one on one battle with the Gallo-Roman Chief, Cassius Ceramix of Linoleum. As per Ancient Gaulish customs, the loser would forfeit his entire tribe to the winner.
"Asterix in Britain," the Romans have conquered all of Britain except for a single village in Kent. Sound familiar? Anticlimax, a member of that British village, travels to Gaul to seek help from his first cousin once removed, Asterix. Together, with Obelix, they decide to bring back a barrel full of the secret potion that imbues anyone with super-strength, but word leaks out, and the Romans will do anything they can to thwart this rescue mission.
Finally, in "Asterix and the Normans," Asterix encounters a group of Normans who want to learn all about fear, and that's just the tip of the iceberg as far as how many strange and crazy things happen in this particular adventure. We won't even mention which pop star is parodied in this story!
Just when you think you know what to expect in Asterix, the creators Goscinny and Uderzo throw things at you that you never could've imagined. That's probably why Asterix remains such a successful comics character to this day!
Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color.
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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Asterix the Legionary, Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield, and Asterix and the Olympic Games.
Written by Rene Goscinny. Art and cover by Albert Uderzo.
In "Asterix the Legionary," one of the three classic Asterix graphic novels collected here, Asterix and Obelix do as the Romans do and join the Roman Legion in hopes to get closer to Obelix's big crush in the process. Instead, the troops are sent far from Gaul to North Africa.
Then, in "Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield" with the village chief away, Caesar and his men come to play-and get their hands on a priceless Gaul shield! Asterix must foil their search and protect his village.
Then Asterix heads to Greece to participate in the Olympic games. But how do the Gauls register themselves? As Romans? And is their powerful potion an ancient form of performance enhancers?
It's an international bout for the ages and just when you think you know what to expect in Asterix, the creators Goscinny and Uderzo throw things at you that you never could've imagined.
Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color.
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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Asterix and the Great Crossing, Obelix and Co., and Asterix in Belgium.
Written by Rene Goscinny. Art and cover by Albert Uderzo. Afterword by Alexander Simmons.
Contains 3 newly-translated classic Asterix tales.
Asterix is a fearless Gaul with a magic potion that grants him incredible strength to protect his village and ward off Roman Empire from invading. With his pal, Obelix, the defend their village from not only the blundering Roman legionairies, but also lend their services to the rest of the world.
First, Asterix and Obelix's fishing trip goes wrong when they make "The Great Crossing" and wind up on the shores of North America. Neither America, nor Asterix, will ever be the same after this comical invasion. Second, Obelix gets the spotlight as his delivery service for stone menhir slabs gets a Roman update, becoming "Obelix and Co." Will Obelix be too greedy? Probably! Then, third, watch your waffles, it's "Asterix in Belgium," writer and Asterix co-creator René Goscinny's final story before his untimely death. It's a tale of two tribes as the Gauls and the Belgians unite, and then unravel, all to keep out Caesar's forces.
Plus: a new Afterword by Alexander Simmons providing historical and cultural context for Asterix, both in 50 B.C. and in the time the classic comics were made.
Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color.
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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Asterix and the Black Gold, Asterix and the Great Divide, and Asterix and Son. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. Translated by Joe Johnson.Contains 3 newly-translated classic Asterix tales. Asterix is a fearless Gaul with a magic potion that grants him incredible strength to protect his village and ward off Roman Empire from invading. With his pal, Obelix, the defend their village from not only the blundering Roman legionairies, but also lend their services to the rest of the world. First, Asterix and Obelix take on a new career as matchmakers as they help star-crossed lovers take on their warring factions. Perhaps Panoramix can whip up a love potion? Can the power of love cross "The Great Divide"? Second, Asterix and Obelix must go drilling for Oil to fulfill a druid recipe, but to get "The Black Gold," they have to outwit a spy with his cutting edge ancient spy technology. Well, at least Obelix has his brute strength. Then, third, when a baby shows up at Asterix's front door he is thrust into fatherhood, but you know what they say, it takes a village. Is this more psychological warfare from the Romans or just the miracle of birth? Plus: a new Afterword by Alexander Simmons providing historical and cultural context for Asterix, both in 50 B.C. and in the time the classic comics were made. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.
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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Collects Asterix and the Magic Carpet, Asterix and the Secret Weapon, and Asterix and Obelix of the Sea. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. Translated by Joe Johnson. hree newly-translated classic Asterix stories in one volume! Asterix is a fearless Gaul with a magic potion that grants him incredible strength to protect his village and ward off the Roman Empire from invading. With his pal, Obelix, they not only defend their village from the blundering Roman legionairies, but also lend their services to the rest of the world. First, Asterix and Obelix and their tone-deaf bard Cacofonix attempt to bring rain to a far-off Eastern Kingdom in Asterix and the Magic Carpet. Asterix and Julius Caesar race head-to-head to implement their Secret Weapon to their forces and advance into a new age. Their futures are female. And finally, Obelix gets his hands on the magic potion and flees the village. Can the King of Atlantis help? Find out in Asterix and Obelix All at Sea. Plus: a new Asterix Afterword by Alexander Simmons, providing historical and cultural context, both in 50 B.C. and in the time the classic comics were created. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.
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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Collects Asterix and Obelix's Birthday, Asterix and the Picts, and sterix and the Missing Scroll. Written by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Art and cover by Albert Uderzo. Translated by Joe Johnson. Three newly-translated classic Asterix stories in one deluxe volume! In "Asterix and Obelix's Birthday," the creators celebrate the series' 50 year anniversary with a collection of tall tales and taller travel trails for the one and only Asterix, who deserves a great big birthday treat. Then in "Asterix and the Picts," Asterix and friends travel to Scotland, where they meet the "painted men," also known as the Picts, and they learn that these men do more than paint. Finally in "Asterix and the Missing Scroll," Julius Caesar is raging over a missing scroll that may or may not be Caesar's own Comments on the Gallic War. Will all these exciting adventures affect our humble Gaulish friends? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.
