Asterix comic books issue 9

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. Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

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.

UK Edition. 52 Pages, Full color.

NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Astérix et les Normands (Asterix and the Normans)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! 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 9 - 2nd and later printings. "Asterix Et Les Normands (Asterix and the Normans)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Note: All Text is in French.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects "Asterix and the Great Divide!", "Asterix and the Black Gold!" and "Asterix and Son!" Written by Rene Goscinny. Art and cover by Albert Uderzo. The path of true love never did run smooth - especially when the sweethearts' fathers have split their town in half. That's the problem for Histrionix and the beautiful Melodrama in Asterix and the Great Divide. Asterix and Obelix face a dangerous double agent in Asterix and the Black Gold. And it's two Gauls and a baby when Asterix and Obelix tare of an abandoned infant - and try to keep it out of Roman hands - in Asterix and Son. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. This special collector's edition features Asterix volumes 25 to 27 in one fabulous volume, in paperback for the first time! In "Asterix and the Great Divide," can Asterix, Obelix and Getafix ensure a happy ending for two star-crossed lovers? Then, Asterix and Obelix face a dangerous double agent in "Asterix and the Black Gold." And it's two Gauls and a baby when Asterix and Obelix take care of an abandoned infant - and try to keep it out of Roman hands - in "Asterix and Son." Why are the Romans after the baby - and just what plot is the treacherous Brutus hatching against Julius Caesar? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $22.95.