Asterix and the Actress GN (2002 Sterling Edition) comic books 2001-2003

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Celebration is in the air, as Asterix and Obelix rejoice in their joint birthday party. The protagonists expectations for carefree feasting soon get interrupted by the consequences of maternal matrimonial plans for their beloved offspring who are also the recipients of gifts of glorious gold Roman armor, meant to distract them while the mothers find wives for their bachelor sons. Unbeknownst to the birthday boys, the armor was purloined from Pompey, chief conspirator against Caesar, and to retrieve it, the aggrieved intriguer has sent the famous and talented actress Latraviata, disguised as the Gaulish gal Panacea, Asterix's former flame! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Celebration is in the air, as Asterix and Obelix rejoice in their joint birthday party. The protagonists expectations for carefree feasting soon get interrupted by the consequences of maternal matrimonial plans for their beloved offspring who are also the recipients of gifts of glorious gold Roman armor, meant to distract them while the mothers find wives for their bachelor sons. Unbeknownst to the birthday boys, the armor was purloined from Pompey, chief conspirator against Caesar, and to retrieve it, the aggrieved intriguer has sent the famous and talented actress Latraviata, disguised as the Gaulish gal Panacea, Asterix's former flame! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.