Asterix Omnibus TPB (2020 Papercutz) New Edition comic books

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Asterix the Gaul GN (2004), Asterix and the Golden Sickle GN (2004), and Asterix and the Goths GN (2004).

Written by Rene Goscinny. Art and cover by Albert Uderzo.

Asterix is celebrating 60 sensational years as an international comics superstar, and in the first collected editions from Papercutz, the stories are newly translated into American English for a new generation of fans! The story of Asterix starts here.

These are the earliest adventures of Asterix as he defends his tiny village from the overwhelming forces of the Roman Empire. Join the short, spunky, and super-powerful warrior from Gaul and his faithful friends, including the boar-eating delivery man Obelix and the ecologically-minded canine, Dogmatix. as they battle to protect their village against impossible odds.

Asterix Omnibus volume 1 collects "Asterix the Gaul," "Asterix and the Golden Sickle," and "Asterix and the Goths."

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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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.

Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Asterix and the Cauldron, Asterix in Spain, and Asterix and the Roman Agent.

Written by Rene Goscinny. Art and cover by Albert Uderzo.

In Asterix and the Cauldron, when a local Gaulish chief wants a cauldron full of money kept out of Roman hands, he entrusts Asterix to guard the loot. When the cash disappears, Asterix and Obelix must find a way to make money... fast! At any cost, even their morals.

Asterix in Spain features our Gaulish hero heading to the Iberian peninsula to rescue the Gran Chen Huevos y Bacon's son. But with the return of the Chief's son to Hispania, comes a culture shock for Asterix and friends. Could Cacofonix the Bard finally find a culture that enjoys his awful singing?

Asterix and the Roman Agent, starts when rumors are spread that Asterix leaked the recipe for the power potion to Rome That can't possibly be true, and Asterix must find who started these terrible rumors. Soon the whole village is cast in suspicion. Asterix must clear his good name before the whole village tears apart at the seams with distrust.

These three classic graphic novels are newly translated especially for an American audience.

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

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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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? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.