Name: Asterix Omnibus #1: Collects Asterix the Gaul, Asterix and the Golden Sickle, and Asterix and the Goths by Goscinny, Writer Renã â© [Paperback ]
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Author: René Goscinny
ISBN: 9781545805664

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Asterix Omnibus #1: Collects Asterix the Gaul, Asterix and the Golden Sickle, and Asterix and the Goths by Goscinny, Writer Renã â© [Paperback ]

Type

Physical Book

Author

René Goscinny

Albert Uderzo

Publisher

Papercutz

Year

2020

Language

English

Pages

152

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

23.9 x 18.8 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.48 kg.

ISBN13

9781545805664

Edition No.

Synopsis "Asterix Omnibus #1: Collects Asterix the Gaul, Asterix and the Golden Sickle, and Asterix and the Goths by Goscinny, Writer Renã â© [Paperback ]"

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 friends--including the boar-eating delivery man Obelix and the ecologically-minded canine, Dogmatix--as they battle to protect their village against impossible odds. Asterix Omnibus volume one collects "Asterix the Gaul," "Asterix and the Golden Sickle," and "Asterix and the Goths." Three classic adventures in one great volume.

René Goscinny

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René Goscinny (1926–1977) was a celebrated French scriptwriter and author, known for being the co-creator of the iconic comic book series Asterix, alongside illustrator Albert Uderzo. He also created popular characters like Lucky Luke (with Morris) and Little Nicholas (with Jean-Jacques Sempé). His style is characterized by intelligent humor, historical satire, and wordplay. Goscinny transformed the European comic world, bringing a literary and comedic approach that transcended generations. His legacy continues to live through his works, translated into dozens of languages and adapted into film, television, and theater.

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Albert Uderzo

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Albert Uderzo (Fismes, France, April 25, 1927 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, March 24, 2020) was a French cartoonist and scriptwriter of Italian origin, world-famous as the co-creator of Asterix the Gaul alongside scriptwriter René Goscinny. From a young age, Uderzo showed exceptional talent for drawing and forged his career in French children's magazines, captivating with characters and panels full of humor and wit. The son of Italian immigrants, his childhood was marked by effort and creativity, as well as an early fascination with Walt Disney's heroes.

In 1959, together with Goscinny, he brought to life the indomitable Gauls Asterix and Obelix in the magazine Pilote, characters who, thanks to their social critique and historical references, won over readers of all ages. The Asterix series, turned into a European comic icon, was translated into dozens of languages, sold hundreds of millions of copies, and was adapted for both cinema and television, elevating the comic to the status of a global cultural phenomenon.

After Goscinny's death in 1977, Uderzo continued the saga as the sole author until his retirement in 2009, establishing himself as an undisputed reference in the ninth art. His career was recognized with prestigious awards, such as the Legion of Honor in France, the Eisner Award, and an honorary doctorate from the University of Paris. Uderzo's legacy endures through generations, inspiring readers and artists, and reaffirming the value of graphic art as a vehicle for humor, social critique, and universal storytelling.

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