Asterix comic books issue 8

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.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 152 pages, full color.

Cover price $22.99.

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.

Cover price $14.99.

UK Edition. 52 Pages, Full color.

NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Astérix chez les Bretons (Asterix in Britain)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. The Romans have invaded Britain, but one village still holds out. Asterix and Obelix come to help, with a barrel of magic potion in hand. But to deliver the precious brew, the Gaulish heroes must face fog, rain, bad food, warm beer, and the Roman too. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Note: All Text is in French.

NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. "Astérix chez les Bretons (Asterix in Britain)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. The Romans have invaded Britain, but one village still holds out. Asterix and Obelix come to help, with a barrel of magic potion in hand. But to deliver the precious brew, the Gaulish heroes must face fog, rain, bad food, warm beer, and the Roman too. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Note: All Text is in French.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects "Asterix and the Great Crossing!", "Obelix and Co.!" and "Asterix in Belgium!" Asterix fans can now enjoy books 22 through 24 in a gorgeous special collector's edition! A storm blows our historical hero way off course in Asterix and the Great Crossing. Caesar sends Caius Preposterus, graduate of the Latin School of Economics, to corrupt the indomitable Gauls in Obelix and Co. And the Gauls compete with the Belgian tribes to determine who is the bravest in Asterix in Belgium. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 156 pages, full color. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects "Asterix and the Great Crossing!", "Obelix and Co.!" and "Asterix in Belgium!" Asterix fans can now enjoy books 22 through 24 in a gorgeous special collector's edition! A storm blows our historical hero way off course in Asterix and the Great Crossing. Caesar sends Caius Preposterus, graduate of the Latin School of Economics, to corrupt the indomitable Gauls in Obelix and Co. And the Gauls compete with the Belgian tribes to determine who is the bravest in Asterix in Belgium. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.