René Goscinny

Discover the magic and humour of one of the most beloved comic series in history with the Asterix: Asterix Gift Edition: Albums 1–5 by René Goscinny. This collector's edition combines the first five adventures of Asterix the Gaul into one luxurious volume, perfect for long-time fans and newcomers alike. In ASTERIX THE GAUL, meet Asterix, the cunning and courageous warrior,...

In this second special collector's edition of the beloved Asterix stories, albums 6-10 are brought together in one fabulous, luxury volume. In Asterix and Cleopatra, we join Asterix, Obelix and co as they are recruited to build a magnificent palace for Queen Cleopatra. There are villainous saboteurs to be outwitted, but Asterix, Obelix and Getafix still find time to go...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Laurel Wreath is the 18th book in the beloved series. In this adventure, Chief Vitalstatistix makes a rash bet with his brother-in-law, the infuriating show-off Homeopathix. He invites Homeopathix to a meal...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix The Gladiator is the fourth book in the series. The Romans capture Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar, who plans to throw him to the lions. To get into the Circus Maximus and rescue their bard,...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Book 19 One dark and stormy night, a sinister figure arrives in the little Gaulish village. Prolix claims to be a soothsayer and the villagers believe every word he says, but Asterix sees through his deception....

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and Cleopatra is the sixth book in the series. It follows Getafix, Obelix, Dogmatix, and Asterix as they visit Egypt to help an architect build a palace for Caesar. In Egypt, they are entranced...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts – for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix The Gaul (Book 1) When Getafix is kidnapped by the Romans, Asterix penetrates their camp to rescue him with hair-raising results...

For the millions of Asterix fans, old and young alike, the wait is over. Asterix: Asterix and The Class Act sees our favourite hero on fine form in this superb collection of short stories. Asterix: Asterix and The Class Act includes 10 short stories by Goscinny and Uderzo (many unpublished in the UK) and a further 2 brand-new short stories...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix and The Big Fight, Book 7, sees the Romans persuade a Gaulish chief to challenge Vitalstatistix to single combat. This poses no threat until Getafix is hit by a flying menhir and forgets how to...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: The Mansions of The Gods is Book 17 in the beloved series. A multinational team of slave construction workers are tasked with clearing the forest around the Gaulish village to build a modern housing development....

All of the Asterix stories feature references to Obelix falling into the Druid's Cauldron of magic potion when he was about six years old. This was the event through which he derived his phenomenal physical strength. Here is the full story of how it happened. www.asterix.net.au

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix The Legionary is the tenth book in this classic series. Asterix and Obelix enlist in the Roman army to rescue Tragicomix, the forcibly conscripted fiancé of the beautiful Panacea.

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Obelix and Co. is Julius Caesar's 23rd cunning attack on the indomitable Gauls. He sends Caius Preposterus, a bright young graduate of the Latin School of Economics, to corrupt them by introducing them to big...

In this special collectors' edition, books 22 to 24 are brought together in one fabulous volume. In Asterix and The Great Crossing, a storm blows Asterix and Obelix off course. Luckily they land on the shores of a Roman colony - or is it? Teepees, totems, gobbling birds: it's not what they're used to. Julius Caesar sends Caius Preposterus, graduate...

In this special collector's edition, books 19 to 21 are brought together in one fabulous volume. In Asterix and The Soothsayer, a sinister figure arrives in the Gaulish village. Prolix claims to be a soothsayer and the villagers believe every word he says, but Asterix isn't convinced... In Asterix in Corsica, the Corsican chieftain, Boneywasawarriorwayayix, needs Asterix and Obelix's help...

This special collectors' edition features books 16 to 18 in one fabulous volume. In Asterix in Switzerland, a poisoning means Asterix and Obelix must go to Helvetia for an antidote. Can they overcome cuckoo hourglasses, yodelling, and holes in the cheese? A housing estate lies at the heart of Caesar's new plan to crush the Gauls in The Mansions of...

This special collectors' edition features books thirteen to fifteen in one fabulous volume. In Asterix and the Cauldron, Asterix is guarding a cauldron of money when the cash disappears! He and Obelix try gladiatorial contests, theatrical performances, even bank robbery to regain the money. Chief Huevos y Bacon's son is taken hostage in Asterix in Spain. Asterix and Obelix go...

In this special collectors' edition, books seven to nine are brought together in one fabulous volume. In Asterix and the Big Fight, Chief Cassius Ceramix has gone over to the Roman enemy. The fight for control of the village between Vitalstatistix and his rival is bound to be a knockout. Asterix and Obelix help one little ancient British village hold...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix in Corsica introduces us to the adventures of Asterix and Obelix as they meet a Corsican chieftain who has been taken prisoner. They accompany their new friend, Boneywasawarriorwayayix, back to Corsica to help him foil...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix in Belgium is Book 24 in this beloved series. Chief Vitalstatistix of the little Gaulish village, which continues to resist the might of the Roman legions, is horrified to hear that Caesar has proclaimed...

In this special collectors' edition, books ten to twelve are brought together in one fabulous volume. In Asterix the Legionary, Obelix is in love - but the lovely Panacea is engaged to Tragicomix, a conscript in the Roman army. Asterix and Obelix must join up to rescue him. In Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield, Caesar plans to hold a triumph...

In this fabulous edition, books four to six are collected in one volume. In Asterix The Gladiator, the Romans capture Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar who plans to throw him to the lions. To rescue their bard, Asterix and Obelix have to become gladiators. In Asterix and the Banquet, the Romans build a barricade around the village. So Asterix...

When the Vikings kidnap Justforkix, the timid but very trendy son of one of Chief Vitalstatistix's closest and most powerful friends, believing he has the key to the secret of the magic potion, Asterix and Obelix are sent on one of their most dangerous missions. They must voyage north to the Vikings' home territory and rescue Justforkix before the Vikings...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix in Switzerland is the 16th book in the series where Quaestor Vexatius Sinusitus arrives in Gaul to investigate the creative accountancy of Governor Varius Flavus. When the quaestor is poisoned, he turns to Getafix the...

In this fabulous collector's edition of Asterix, the first three Asterix stories are collected in one volume. In Asterix the Gaul, we are introduced to our indomitable hero and his friends as they try to defend one small village in Gaul from being conquered by the legionaries of Rome who surround them. In Asterix and the Golden Sickle, Getafix the...

When the Vikings kidnap Justforkix, the timid but very trendy son of one of Chief Vitalstatistix's closest and most powerful friends, believing he has the key to the secret of the magic potion, Asterix: Asterix and The Vikings takes readers on an exhilarating adventure. Asterix and Obelix are sent on one of their most dangerous missions. They must voyage north...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix and The Golden Sickle is the second book in the delightful series by René Goscinny. In this adventure, Getafix has broken his golden sickle, so Asterix and Obelix embark on a journey to Lutetia to purchase a...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix and The Banquet is the fifth book in the series. The Romans build a barricade around the village, prompting Asterix and Obelix to demonstrate their resistance by embarking on a journey around the entire country,...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Golden Sickle is the second book in the series. Getafix has broken his golden sickle, so Asterix and Obelix visit Lutetia to buy a new one. Unfortunately, the sicklesmith (a cousin of...

A collection of 12 new stories, all linked by the theme of Asterix's anniversary celebration. For more information, visit www.asterix.net.au.

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix in Britain is the eighth book in the series where the Romans have invaded Britain, but one village still holds out against them. At the request of his British cousin Anticlimax, Asterix and Obelix set off...

A collection of 12 new stories – all linked by the theme of Asterix's anniversary celebration. Join Asterix and his merry band of Gauls on another rollicking adventure filled with wit, humour, and a dash of magic. Asterix and Obelix’s Birthday brings a delightful mix of tales that capture the spirit of camaraderie and resistance against the Roman Empire. This...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix in Spain is the 14th book in the series. When the Romans take Chief Huevos y Bacon's son hostage, they get more than they bargained for. Little Pepe proves a terrible handful. Asterix and...

For the millions of Asterix fans, old and young alike, the wait is over. Asterix: Asterix and The Class Act sees our favourite hero on fine form in this superb collection of short stories. Asterix: Asterix and The Class Act includes four short stories by Goscinny and Uderzo (previously unpublished in the UK), two of which are brand-new stories created...

In ASTERIX AND THE PICTS, Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon and must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne - with the help of the Romans! In ASTERIX AND THE OBELIX'S BIRTHDAY, the pair celebrate their 50th birthday...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts— for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Banquet is Book 5 in the series. The Romans build a barricade around the village, prompting Asterix and Obelix to demonstrate their resistance by embarking on a journey around the entire country, collecting...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix in Spain is the 14th book in the series. When the Romans take Chief Huevos y Bacon's son hostage, they get more than they bargained for. Little Pepe proves a terrible handful. Asterix and Obelix rescue him...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Book 15 Julius Caesar tries psychological warfare to defeat the little Gaulish village and sends expert troublemaker Tortuous Convolvulus to set friend against friend. He almost succeeds as jealousy spreads and the Gauls become suspicious of each other!...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts – for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix and The Normans is the ninth book in the series. In this adventure, a group of Vikings comes to Gaul trying to learn what fear is. Their visit coincides with that of a real expert...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Goths is the third book in the series. Again, Getafix is kidnapped, this time by a raiding band of Goths. Asterix and Obelix follow them into Germania and, in the process of...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix The Gladiator is the fourth book in the series. The Romans capture Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar, who plans to throw him to the lions. To infiltrate the Circus Maximus and rescue their bard, Asterix...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix The Legionary is the tenth book in the series. In this adventure, Asterix and Obelix enlist in the Roman army to rescue Tragicomix, the forcibly conscripted fiancé of the beautiful Panacea.

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix The Gaul is the first book in this beloved series. When Getafix is kidnapped by the Romans, Asterix penetrates their camp to rescue him with hair-raising results...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Big Fight is a thrilling adventure where the Romans persuade a Gaulish chief to challenge Vitalstatistix to single combat. This poses no threat until Getafix is hit by a flying menhir and...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix at The Olympic Games, also known as Book 12 in the series, takes us to the famous Olympic Games in Athens. Asterix, Obelix, and their friends decide to enter the competition. The competition will be formidable,...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Cauldron is Book 13 in the series. The neighbouring Gaulish Chief, WhosemoralsarelAstix, asks Vitalstatistix and his villagers to look after a cauldron full of money to keep it out of Roman hands. However, the...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and Caesar's Gift (Book 21) begins with Legionary Tremensdelirius being demobilised from the Roman army. He receives the title deeds to the little Gaulish village. Soon, however, he swaps them for a drink in...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts – for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix at The Olympic Games is the twelfth book in the series. The famous Olympic Games are to be held in Athens—and Asterix, Obelix, and their friends enter. The competition will be formidable, but our...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix in Britain is the eighth book in the series. The Romans have invaded Britain, but one village still holds out against them. At the request of his British cousin Anticlimax, Asterix, along with Obelix,...

In this special collectors' edition, books ten to twelve are brought together in one fabulous volume. In Asterix the Legionary, Obelix is in love - but the lovely Panacea is engaged to Tragicomix, a conscript in the Roman army. Asterix and Obelix must join up to rescue him. In Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield, Caesar plans to hold a triumph...

In Asterix and the Chariot Race, Senator Lactus Bifidus announces a special one-off chariot race to defend his name and prove Rome's greatness. Julius Caesar insists a Roman must win, or Bifidus will pay. Open to anyone from the known world, competitors arrive from far and wide, including Asterix and Obelix. With Bifidus secretly scheming, who will win this almighty...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Chieftain's Shield is Book 11 in the series. The hero Vercingetorix once defeated Julius Caesar near Gergovia in the Arvernian country. Although the tables were turned later at the battle of Alesia,...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Goths is the third instalment of this beloved series. Once again, Getafix is kidnapped, this time by a raiding band of Goths. Asterix and Obelix follow them into Germania and, in the process of...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix in Switzerland, Book 16 in the series, tells the story of Quaestor Vexatius Sinusitus, who arrives in Gaul to investigate the creative accountancy of Governor Varius Flavus. When the quaestor is poisoned, he seeks...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix and The Great Crossing finds Asterix and Obelix lost at sea. They eventually reach what they believe to be a Roman colony. However, when the Vikings appear on a voyage of discovery, they realise they...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Normans, Book 9, introduces a group of Vikings who come to Gaul trying to learn what fear is. Their visit coincides with that of a real expert on the subject: Vitalstatistix's trendy...

The Old West was full of itchy trigger fingers, but also had its share of hemp necktie enthusiasts. Lucky Luke is not a fan of such summary justice, and when he interrupts an improvised hanging with no less than three ropes for a single man, he runs afoul of an unpleasant individual with a knack for manipulating bored and drunk...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Chieftain's Shield is book 11 in the series. The hero Vercingetorix once defeated Julius Caesar near Gergovia in the Arvernian country. Although the tables were turned later at the battle of Alesia, the Gauls...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Obelix and Co. is the 23rd book in the series. Julius Caesar has devised his most cunning attack yet on the indomitable Gauls. He sends Caius Preposterus, a bright young graduate of the Latin School...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and Caesar's Gift is the 21st book in the series. Upon being demobilised from the Roman army, Legionary Tremensdelirius receives the title deeds to the little Gaulish village. Soon, however, he swaps them for...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts – for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and Cleopatra is an adventure where Getafix, Obelix, Dogmatix, and Asterix visit Egypt to help an architect build a palace for Caesar. During their journey, they become entranced by the Sphinx, the pyramids, and...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Cauldron (Book 13) takes us to a neighbouring Gaulish Chief, WhosemoralsarelAstix, who asks Vitalstatistix and his villagers to look after a cauldron full of money to keep it out of Roman hands....

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Roman Agent, Book 15, sees Julius Caesar trying psychological warfare to defeat the little Gaulish village. He sends expert troublemaker Tortuous Convolvulus to set friend against friend and almost succeeds. Jealousy spreads as the...

In this collectors' edition, books 22 to 24 are brought together in one fabulous volume. In Asterix and the Great Crossing, a storm blows Asterix and Obelix off course. Luckily, they land on the shores of a Roman colony—or is it? Teepees, totems, and gobbling birds: it's not what they're used to. Julius Caesar sends Caius Preposterus, a graduate of...