Asterix comic books issue 7

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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.

Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

Add to cart Near Mint $13.95

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Asterix and the Big Fight!" Written by Rene Goscinny. Art and cover by Albert Uderzo. Translated by Joe Johnson and Nanette McGuinness. Re-releasing the classic comic series in a larger format, with never-before-seen archival illustrations and scans. Recently adapted for an animated Netflix miniseries, "Asterix and the Big Fight" is one of the most beloved stories of the fearless Gaul battling supposedly unbeatable odds to protect his tiny village from the Roman Empire. Now the story gets new prestige treatment with illuminating commentary and insights into the original story and illustrations. The Romans are beginning to wise up! Instead of trying to conquer Asterixs village, the Romans challenge Vitalstatistx, chief of Asterixs tribe, to a "Big Fight" -- a one-on-one battle with the Gallo-Roman Chief, Cassius Ceramix of Linoleum. The loser forfeits his entire tribe to the winner! It should be an easy fight with Vitalstatistx's super strength -- but the Romans have a plan for that, too. Get ready for an all-out Gaulish brawl! Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 72 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.