Asterix Omnibus TPB (2020 Papercutz) New Edition comic books 2023
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$9.95
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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$9.95
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.
