Asterix Omnibus Vol. 7
Asterix Omnibus Vol. 7 by Albert Uderzo, published by Papercutz on July 5, 2022, features 152 pages of newly-translated classic Asterix tales. This edition presents the adventures of Asterix, a courageous Gaul endowed with a magic potion that grants him extraordinary strength, as he and his companion Obelix defend their village against the Roman Empire and other peculiar threats. The stories included explore themes of humor and action, showcasing Asterix’s cleverness in outsmarting adversaries, including a fortune-telling soothsayer and the Roman legions.
Readers will find three engaging narratives: “Asterix and the Soothsayer,” where Asterix confronts misleading predictions; “Asterix in Corsica,” which involves a mission to thwart the ambitions of Praetor Perfidius; and “Caesar’s Gift,” where the village faces the risk of falling into the wrong hands due to a deed delivered by Caesar. This edition also includes a new afterword by Alexander Simmons, offering historical and cultural context for Asterix, both in 50 B.C. and during the era of the comics’ creation, addressing various racial depictions.
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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
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