Asterix Omnibus HC (2020 Papercutz) New Edition comic books
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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Asterix the Gladiator, Asterix and the Banquet, and Asterix and Cleopatra.
Written by Rene Goscinny. Art and cover by Albert Uderzo.
Asterix mixes it up with everyone from Julius Caesar to Cleopatra in this outstanding Omnibus!
After conquering Europe, where this feisty, little warrior is a true pop culture super-star, Asterix is invading America with another three classic adventures, newly translated into American English. Asterix conquered Europe ironically by keeping his tiny village in Gaul from being conquered by the Roman Empire. Turns out, Asterix and his fellow villagers have a secret weapon, a potion that imbues them all with super strength. But the Romans aren't about to give up no matter how many times Asterix and his friends fend them off.
These classic comics are not only incredibly entertaining, but the historic figures are brought to life in a way that's exciting and humanizing, providing educational elements similar to the Geronimo Stilton graphic novels.
Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.
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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!
Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color.
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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects Asterix and the Soothsayer, Asterix in Corsica, and Asterix and Ceasar's Gift.
Written by Rene Goscinny. Art and cover by Albert Uderzo.
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 two defend their village from not only the blundering Roman legionairies, but other odd threats as well.
First, a fortune telling Soothsayer has the village under his soothing predictions, but Asterix isn't buying it. Predict who will win in a battle of words between "Asterix and the Soothsayer." Second, visit "Asterix in Corsica" as he and Obelix must help Chief Boneywasawarriorwayayix to foil the evil designs of Praetor Perfidius and oppose Julius Caesar's army. Finally, "Ceasar's Gift" is delivered to the village, a deed to the village itself! Will the village fall under the control of the wrong hands?
Includes 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 addressing various racial depictions.
Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color.
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Volume 13 - 1st printing. Collects Asterix and the Chariot Race, Asterix and the Cheiftan's Daughter, and Asterix and the Griffin. 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 volume! Like us, the Gauls and Romans suffer from poor road conditions. Julius Caesar creates a race to prove Roman roads are the best - and only a Roman can win! But our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and Obelix, are already off to the races! Then, Vercingetorixs daughter, Adrenaline, is targeted by the Romans. Asterix and Obelix are assigned to protect her - but Adrenaline is young and strong, and may not want their help! Can Adrenaline stay safe, with or without Gaulish heroes? Finally, the geographer Cartographus tells Caesar a legendary beast, a griffin, may exist! The hunt is on. Can Asterix and Obelix, and their tree-loving dog, Dogmatic, protect nature once more? Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.
