Titles In This Set:
Omnibus 11
Asterix and the Actress (Book 31)
Asterix and The Class Act (Book 32)
Asterix and The Falling Sky (Book 33)
Omnibus 12
Asterix and Obelix's Birthday: The Golden Book (Book 34)
Asterix and The Picts (Book 35)
Asterix and The Missing Scroll (Book 36)
Omnibus 13
Asterix and The Chariot Race (Book 37)
Asterix and The Chieftain's Daughter (Book 38)
Asterix and the Griffin (Book 39)
Asterix and the White Iris (Book 40)
Description:
Asterix and the Actress (Book 31)
Asterix and Obelix are celebrating their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village - and some surprise guests have been invited! Meanwhile, Julius Caesar has to deal with his old enemy Pompey, who is looking for supporters among the legions stationed in Gaul. And just what what part do two old friends play in the story - Tremensdelirius, from ASTERIX AND CAESAR'S GIFT, and the lovely Panacea, first encountered in ASTERINX AND THE LEGIONARY? After many exciting adventures, all is finally revealed...
Asterix and The Class Act (Book 32)
Vintage Asterx!, 14 new stories including tales of: The day Asterix and Obelix were born (in the middle of a village fish fight); How Obelix goes back to school; Fashion in Ancient Gaul; How Dogamatirx helps the village cockerel win a duel; And how he is adopted as a Roman mascot; Asterix as you've never seen him before; Obelix's adventures under the mistletoe; The bid for the very first Gaulish Olympics; The birth of an idea - the story of the creation of Asterix; And much, much more.
Asterix and The Falling Sky (Book 33)
The Gauls have only one fear: that the sky may fall on their heads tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes, says Chief Vitalstatistix. Or does it? It looks as if it's come at last for Asterix, Obelix and the other villagers. And some surprising new characters fall along with the sky. Our friends soon find themselves in the middle of a space race...
Asterix and Obelix's Birthday: The Golden Book (Book 34)
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the birth of Asterix comes a collection of 12 new stories - all linked by the theme of celebration, as Asterix meets many of his friends to receive a gift. What will they be? Read this very special album to find out
Asterix and The Picts (Book 35)
When Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla, the adopted daughter of the old king. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne - with the help of the Romans! What with caber-tossing, bagpipes, malted water and an enormous otter in the loch, can the Gauls reunite MacAroon and Camomilla and enjoy some Roman-bashing along the way?
Asterix and The Missing Scroll (Book 36)
Julius Caesar has finished writing the history of his campaigns in Gaul. His publisher, Libellus Blockbustus, foresees a huge success ... but there's a snag. The chapter about Caesar's defeats by the indomitable Gauls of Armorica. Cut it, Blockbustus advises, and everyone will believe that Caesar conquered all Gaul!
Or will they? Newsmonger and activist Confoundtheirpolitix takes the chapter to Asterix's village. Can the Gauls make sure the truth is revealed?
Asterix and The Chariot Race (Book 37)
The roads across Italy are in disrepair. Defending his name, and to prove Rome's greatness, Senator Lactus Bifidus announces a special one-off chariot race. 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 chariot race?
Asterix and The Chieftain's Daughter (Book 38)
Escorted by two local chiefs, a mysterious teenage girl arrives in the village. Her father is said to be Vercingetorix, the brave chieftain who was defeated in battle by the Romans. Now, Caesar is looking to capture her at any cost. The chieftain's feisty daughter is placed under Asterix and Obelix's watch, but she has other ideas and soon gives her
new guardians the slip. The race is on to find her before the Romans do. Will our indomitable heroes get to her in time?
Asterix and the Griffin (Book 39)
Deep in the frozen plains of Barbaricum, the Sarmatians face a terrible threat. The Romans are approaching in huge numbers to capture the Griffin, a sacred and terrifying creature, andthey've kidnapped the beloved niece of the wise old shaman, Fanciakuppov, to lead them to it. Fanciakuppov seeks the help of his Gaulish friends, but quickly finds himself in danger too. Fighting alongside the fearless Amazon warrior women, can our indomitable heroes Asterix and Obelix rescue the prisoners and stop the Romans reaching this formidable beast?
Asterix and the White Iris (Book 40)A strange new philosophy is gaining popularity amongst the Roman soldiers, spearheaded by the charismatic Isivertuus. When its enchanting influence reaches the Gauls, everything they once held dear is turned upside down.
As news of the dire situation reaches Asterix and Obelix, they embark on a thrilling quest to confront Isivertuus and restore the indomitable spirit of the Gauls. Armed with their trademark humour, bravery, and trusty magic potion, can our heroic duo save the Chief's wife and break the spell of the White Iris?
