Asterix Omnibus TPB (2020 Papercutz) New Edition comic books 2023-2025

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.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Collects Asterix and the Actress, Asterix and the Class Act, and Asterix and the Falling Sky. 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! First, in "Asterix and the Actress," Asterix and Obelix celebrate their birthday as Caesar makes his move against his political rival Pompey, the festivities and fisticuffs are sure to be entertaining! Then in "Asterix and the Class Act," 14 short stories including the day Asterix and Obelix were born (in the middle of a village fish fight), How Obelix goes back to school, Fashion in Ancient Gaul, How Dogmatix helps the village cockerel win a duel, and how he is adopted as a Roman mascot, and the story of the creation of Asterix. Then, the Gauls have only one fear: that the sky may fall on their head. It looks as if their time's come at last for Asterix, Obelix and the other villagers. But some surprising new characters fall along with the sky. Our friends soon find themselves in the middle of a space race. 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., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Collects Asterix and Obelix's Birthday, Asterix and the Picts, and Asterix 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.

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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.