Uderzo
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 30
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
According to reliable sources this is the last Asterix book that Uderzo will illustrate and may be the last Asterix book ever! Caesar's galley is stolen, Obelix drinks the magic potion (with terrible results) and the Gauls find themselves all at sea. In ancient Rome, the slaves are rebelling--and they've even stolen Julius Caesar's own warship, the finest in the Roman navy. Under the heroic leadership of Spartakis, the former galley slaves make for...
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 29
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
A "woman bard? That's unheard of in Ancient Gaul. So, when the mothers in Asterix's town want to replace Cacofonix with Bravura, the men are horrified. But, Bravura hits the right notes musically, and she proves very valuable when Julius Caesar sends in his secret weapon: a group of female legionnaries. Caesar thinks the Gauls will be too noble to fight the women ... but Bravura has no such scruples! And, even Cacofonix succeeds in coming into his...
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 28
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
This is the 30th book in the popular Asterix series, in which Asterix travels on a magic carpet to India. The wonderful village where Asterix and Obelix live has only one drawback: its bard is the worst musician in the ancient world. Whenever Cacofonix strikes up a tune, the sun hides behind the clouds and the rain begins to fall. But, then a fakir flies in on a magic carpet asking for help in ending a terrible drought in his kingdom. Otherwise, his...
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 27
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Asterix and Obelix do their best to care for the infant left outside of Asterix's hut while finding his true parents, who seem to belong to a powerful family.
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 31
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Asterix and Obelix are joined by some surprise guests as they celebrate their joint birthday at a party back in the Gaulish village. Meanwhile, Julius Caesar has to deal with his old enemy Pompey, who is looking for supporters among the legions stationed in Gaul. Two old friends, Tremensdelirius and the lovely Panacea also play a role in the story.
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 26
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Asterix and Obelix set off to prospect for black gold in the Middle Eastern desert so the druid Getafix can create the magic potion which gives the Gaulish villagers superhuman strength.
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 15
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Julius Caesar resorts to psychological warfare to defeat the little Gaulish village: he's sent expert troublemaker Tortuous Convolulus to set friend against friend. Jealousy soon spreads as the Gauls become suspicious of each other. Somehow, Asterix must outwit the wily Convolulus.
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 16
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Asterix and Obelix travel to Switzerland in search of a certain flower for a poison antidote.
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 13
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
A neighboring Gaulish chief asks the people of Asterix's village to help guard a cauldron full of money from the Romans. But the sneaky chief plans to double-cross everyone. So he steals back the cash just when Asterix is standing sentinel.
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 17
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
A Roman architect plans to infiltrate the Gaulish village to help Caesar crush the Gauls, but the Gauls have a secret weapon.
11) Asterix in Spain
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 14
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Asterix and his friends are holding out against Julius Caesar, but when the son of Chief Huevos y Bacon is taken hostage, the Gauls jump to the rescue to bring him home to Hispania where they get wrapped up with the tourist industry and flamenco.
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 20
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Asterix and Obelix help Chief Boneywasawarriorwayayix of Corsica foil Praetor Perfidius's plans and Julius Caesar's army.
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 32
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A collection of fourteen Asterix 'short stories' including the day Asterix and Obelix were born, How Obelix goes back to school, Fashions in ancient Gaul, and more.
14) Asterix Vol. 3
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Series
Language
English
Description
One of the world's greatest comics characters, the ever-fearless Asterix, continues to battle supposedly unbeatable odds to protect his tiny village from the Roman Empire. Fortunately, all of the villagers have super-strength thanks to a secret potion. In "Asterix and the Big Fight," one of the three classic Asterix graphic novels collected here, the Romans are beginning to wise up. Instead of trying to conquer Asterix's village, the Roman's challenge...
Author
Series
Asterix volume 5
Language
English
Description
In "Asterix and the Cauldron," when a local Gaulish chief wants a cauldron full of money kept out of Roman hands, he entrusts Asterix to guard the loot. When the cash disappears, Asterix and Obelix must find a way to make money... fast! At any cost, even their morals. "Asterix in Spain" features our Gaulish hero heading to the Iberian peninsula to rescue the Gran Chen Huevos y Bacon's son. But with the return of the Chief's son to Hispania, comes...
17) Asterix Vol. 1: Collects Asterix the Gaul, Asterix and the Golden Sickle, and Asterix and the Goths
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Series
Language
English
Description
Asterix is celebrating 60 sensational years as an international comics superstar, and in the first collected edition from Papercutz, the stories are newly translated into American English for a new generation of fans! The story of Asterix starts here. These are the first three adventures of Asterix as he defends his tiny village from the overwhelming forces of the Roman Empire. Join the short, spunky, and super-powerful warrior from Gaul and his faithful...
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Series
Language
English
Description
We find "Asterix in Switzerland" as the indomitable Gaulish warrior yodels in the Alps, has plenty of holey cheese, and stumbles upon Helvetica. Then, the villagers are tempted with "The Mansion of the Gods" with all the modern luxuries of Rome when a new housing development threatens to urbanize (and Romanize) their humble tribe. Finally, it is a true Roman circus as Obelix and Asterix head to Rome to get a key ingredient to the Chieftain's soup,...
Author
Series
Asterix adventures volume 18
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Chief Vitalstatistix has rashly bet his brother-in-law, the infuriating show-off Homeopathix, that he can get hold of Caesar's laurel wreath to season a stew. Of course, now it's up to Asterix and Obelix to go to Rome, find the wreath, and bring it back for the promised dinner. Can they save Vitalstatistix's honor?
Author
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Language
English
Description
In 1982, conflict erupts between Great Britain and Argentina, putting important forces into play. Argentina decides to seize the Falkland Islands, which had been occupied by the United Kingdom since the beginning of the 19th century. On April 2, an island landing of Argentine forces succeeds, taking the government of Margaret Thatcher by surprise. Argentina asserts its sovereignty over the Islands. While hoping for a diplomatic solution, No. 10 Downing...
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