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Astérix Series

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Astérix or The Adventures of Asterix is a bande dessinée comic book series originally written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo.

Goscinny and Urderzo collaborated on the first 24 books in the series. Following Goscinny's death in 1977, Uderzo produced books 25-34 by himself (although for books 32 and 34 he incorporated some unused ma…

Book 0

How Obelix Fell into the Magic Potion When He Was a Little Boy
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3.90 · 2004 Ratings · 99 Reviews · published 1989 · 17 editions
Every one of the Asterix stories refers to a decis…

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    Book 1

    Asterix the Gaul
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    4.18     · 32866 Ratings · 899 Reviews · published 1961 · 225 editions
    When Roman Centurion Crismus Bonus finds out about…

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    Book 2

    Asterix and the Golden Sickle
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    4.16     · 12034 Ratings · 403 Reviews · published 1961 · 189 editions
    Getafix has broken his golden sickle, so Asterix a…

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    Book 3

    Asterix and the Goths
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    4.16     · 11734 Ratings · 340 Reviews · published 1963 · 8 editions
    Whoops, it’s happened Getaflix has been kidnapped,…

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    Book 4

    Asterix the Gladiator
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    4.23     · 10478 Ratings · 299 Reviews · published 1964 · 9 editions
    Oh no! The Romans have captured Cacofonix the bard…

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    Book 5

    Asterix and the Banquet
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    4.19     · 8454 Ratings · 308 Reviews · published 1965 · 174 editions
    When the Romans say no, Asterix says yes. So when …

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    Book 6

    Asterix and Cleopatra
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    4.34     · 13728 Ratings · 446 Reviews · published 1965 · 213 editions
    To impress Julius Caesar, Queen Cleopatra promises…

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    Book 7

    Asterix and the Big Fight
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    4.19     · 8575 Ratings · 250 Reviews · published 1966 · 8 editions
    When the Romans persuade a Gaulish chief to challe…

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    Book 8

    Asterix in Britain
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    4.31     · 11705 Ratings · 378 Reviews · published 1965 · 165 editions
    The Romans have invaded Britain, but one village s…

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    Book 9

    Asterix and the Normans
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    4.16     · 8846 Ratings · 235 Reviews · published 1966 · 1 edition
    Normans never feel fear—but they do believe that t…

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    Book 10

    Asterix the Legionary
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    4.32     · 10172 Ratings · 301 Reviews · published 1966 · 28 editions
    It’s off to the wars for Asterix and they’ve enlis…

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    Book 11

    Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield
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    4.18     · 7701 Ratings · 196 Reviews · published 1967 · 9 editions
    When Julius Caesar wants to parade with his Gallic…

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    Book 12

    Asterix at the Olympic Games
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    4.18     · 9722 Ratings · 240 Reviews · published 1968 · 30 editions
    Asterix, Obelix, e seus amigos irão participar dos…

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    Book 13

    Asterix and the Cauldron
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    4.14     · 7517 Ratings · 188 Reviews · published 1968 · 135 editions
    A neighboring Gaulish chief asks the people of Ast…

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    Book 14

    Asterix in Spain
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    4.12     · 7818 Ratings · 229 Reviews · published 1969 · 9 editions
    When the Romans take Huevos y Bacon’s son hostage,…

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    Book 15

    Asterix and the Roman Agent
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    4.21     · 6935 Ratings · 194 Reviews · published 1970 · 135 editions
    Julius Caesar resorts to psychological warfare to …

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    Book 16

    Asterix in Switzerland
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    4.25     · 8034 Ratings · 214 Reviews · published 1970 · 7 editions
    The governor of Gaul has always been a “creative” …

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    Book 17

    The Mansions of the Gods
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    4.23     · 7217 Ratings · 205 Reviews · published 1971 · 3 editions
    They want to pave paradise and put up a housing de…

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    Book 18

    Asterix and the Laurel Wreath
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    4.15     · 6641 Ratings · 163 Reviews · published 1971 · 121 editions
    Chief Vitalstatistix rashly invites his brother-in…

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    Book 19

    Asterix and the Soothsayer
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    4.15     · 7295 Ratings · 156 Reviews · published 1972 · 1 edition
    L’avenir du village ne se présente pas sous les me…

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    Book 20

    Asterix in Corsica
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    4.15     · 7397 Ratings · 178 Reviews · published 1973 · 1 edition
    Asterix and Obelix meet a new a Corsican chieftain…

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    Book 21

    Asterix and Caesar's Gift
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    4.14     · 7809 Ratings · 157 Reviews · published 1974 · 103 editions
    ¡La Gran Colección sigue creciendo! En este álbum,…

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    Book 22

    Asterix and the Great Crossing
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    4.04     · 6490 Ratings · 160 Reviews · published 1975 · 25 editions
    Land ho! Asterix and Obelix had been lost at sea, …

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    Book 23

    Obelix and Co.
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    4.18     · 6913 Ratings · 221 Reviews · published 1976 · 8 editions
    Julius Caesar sends Caius Preposterus, a bright yo…

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    Book 24

    Asterix in Belgium
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    4.11     · 7298 Ratings · 193 Reviews · published 1979 · 8 editions
    Les romains de Laudanum annoncent aux Gaulois que …

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    Book 25

    Asterix and the Great Divide
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    3.98     · 6963 Ratings · 155 Reviews · published 1980 · 107 editions
    The path of true love never did run smoothly—espec…

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    Book 26

    Asterix and the Black Gold
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    4.04     · 6378 Ratings · 143 Reviews · published 1981 · 8 editions
    Without the powerful potion whipped up by the Drui…

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    Book 27

    Asterix and Son
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    3.82     · 6315 Ratings · 127 Reviews · published 1983 · 102 editions
    When someone leaves a little boy in a basket outsi…

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    Book 28

    Asterix and the Magic Carpet
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    3.96     · 5722 Ratings · 156 Reviews · published 1987 · 22 editions
    The wonderful village where Asterix and Obelix liv…

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    Book 29

    Asterix and the Secret Weapon
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    3.70     · 5152 Ratings · 140 Reviews · published 1991 · 7 editions
    A woman bard? That’s unheard of in Ancient Gaul. S…

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    Book 30

    Asterix and Obelix All at Sea
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    3.87     · 4916 Ratings · 132 Reviews · published 1996 · 82 editions
    The slaves are revolting... they've stolen Julius …

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    Book 31

    Asterix and the Actress
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    3.73     · 5090 Ratings · 144 Reviews · published 1999 · 8 editions
    Set in 50 B.C., these hysterical historical tales …

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    Book 32

    Asterix and the Class Act
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    3.77     · 3847 Ratings · 118 Reviews · published 2003 · 66 editions
    A superb collection of 14 short stories. Go back t…

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    Book 33

    Asterix and the Falling Sky
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    3.24     · 4022 Ratings · 188 Reviews · published 2005 · 11 editions
    Asterix, the comic hero from the Roman era and the…

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    Book 34

    Asterix & Obelix's Birthday: The Golden Book
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    3.53     · 2185 Ratings · 96 Reviews · published 2009 · 3 editions
    To celebrate a half-century of Asterix, we have so…

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    Book 35

    Asterix and the Picts
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    3.75     · 4154 Ratings · 326 Reviews · published 2013 · 77 editions
    Rejoice: the long-awaited next Asterix album has f…

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    Book 36

    Der Papyrus des Cäsar
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    3.79     · 3364 Ratings · 290 Reviews · published 2015 · 66 editions
    DIE GALLIER sind wieder da! Und nicht nur die Gall…

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    Book 37

    Astérix et la Transitalique
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    3.67     · 2987 Ratings · 299 Reviews · published 2017 · 2 editions
    Les personnages créés par les deux génies du 9e ar…

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    Book 38

    La Fille de Vercingétorix
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    3.51     · 3338 Ratings · 319 Reviews · published 2019 · 45 editions
    Escortée par deux chefs arvernes, une mystérieuse …

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    Book 39

    Asterix and the Griffin
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    3.69     · 3667 Ratings · 334 Reviews · published 2021 · 45 editions
    Asterix and Obelix are on a new adventure, this ti…

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    Book 40

    L'Iris blanc
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    3.81     · 4143 Ratings · 430 Reviews · published 2023 · 3 editions
    « Pour éclairer la forêt, la floraison d’un seul i…

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    Book 41

    Astérix en Lusitanie
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    3.93     · 2425 Ratings · 286 Reviews · published 2025 · 2 editions
    Par un beau matin de printemps, un inconnu débarqu…

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    Uderzo croqué par ses amis
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    3.45     · 64 Ratings · 7 Reviews · published 2000 · 8 editions
    Astérix hors série et éditions spéciales (1996) - …

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    Astérix et ses amis : Hommage à Albert Uderzo
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    3.61     · 253 Ratings · 19 Reviews · published 2007 · 11 editions
    Para celebrar el 80 aniversario de Albert Uderzo, …

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    Book 1-3

    Asterix Omnibus #1: Collects Asterix the Gaul, Asterix and the Golden Sickle, and Asterix and the Goths
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    4.42     · 1398 Ratings · 124 Reviews · 17 editions
    The three stories that started it all -- gathered …

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    Book 4-6

    Asterix Omnibus, vol. 2
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    4.48     · 747 Ratings · 56 Reviews · published 2000 · 19 editions
    The series continues, as the fourth, fifth, and si…

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    Book 7-9

    Asterix Omnibus, Vol. 03
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    4.51     · 559 Ratings · 33 Reviews · published 2011 · 16 editions
    Three great Asterix titles in one! In Asterix and …

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    Book 10-12

    Asterix Omnibus, vol. 4
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    4.50     · 381 Ratings · 8 Reviews · published 2001 · 7 editions
    ASTERIKS LEGIONAR

    Krenuvši u lov na veprove, Asteri…

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    Book 13-15

    Asterix Omnibus, vol. 5
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    4.48     · 318 Ratings · 10 Reviews · published 2002 · 9 editions
    Fans of Asterix, rejoice: here are three fabulous …

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    Book 16-18

    Asterix Omnibus, vol. 6
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    4.46     · 275 Ratings · 6 Reviews · published 1979 · 8 editions
    What's better than an Asterix story? Three in one …

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    Book 19-21

    Asterix Omnibus, Vol. 07
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    4.45     · 202 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2001 · 10 editions
    Asterix stories 19 through 21: together in one fab…

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    Book 22-24

    Asterix Omnibus, Vol. 08
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    4.49     · 168 Ratings · 8 Reviews · 7 editions
    Asterix fans can now enjoy books 22 through 24 tog…

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    Book 25-27

    Asterix Omnibus, vol. 9
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    4.36     · 181 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2001 · 12 editions
    Un nuevo volumen “triple” de Astèrix que incluye l…

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    Book 28-30

    Asterix Omnibus, vol. 10
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    4.31     · 276 Ratings · 14 Reviews · published 2008 · 8 editions
    Three more adventures; one great compilation! Can …

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    Book 31-33

    Asterix Omnibus, vol. 11
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    4.22     · 217 Ratings · 7 Reviews · published 2008 · 11 editions
    Enjoy the final three fun Asterix stories! Asterix…

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    Book 34-36

    Asterix Omnibus, Vol. 12
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    4.04     · 70 Ratings · 2 editions
    In Asterix and the Picts Asterix and Obelix rescue…

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    Book 28 & other

    Asterix Gesamtausgabe, Bd. 10
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    4.19     · 27 Ratings · published 2001 · 2 editions
    Uderzo-Skizzen
    Asterix im Morgenland
    Wie Obelix als …

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    Book 29-31

    Asterix Gesamtausgabe, Bd. 11
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    4.04     · 24 Ratings · 1 edition
    Asterix und Maestria
    Obelix auf Kreuzfahrt
    Asterix u…

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    Book 34-35 & other

    Asterix Gesamtausgabe 13: Asterix und Obelix feiern Geburtstag, Astérix chez les Pictes: Die Skizzen, Asterix bei den Pikten
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    4.44     · 9 Ratings · published 2014 · 1 edition
    Ein Jahr nach Erscheinen des sensationellen Erfolg…

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    Book 1, 3-4, 7, 10-11

    Asterix the Warrior
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    4.37     · 67 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 1994 · 2 editions
    Asterix the Gaul -- Asterix and the Goths -- Aster…

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    Book 1, 3, 8, 14, 19, 24

    The Giant Asterix Omnibus
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    4.43     · 30 Ratings · published 1988 · 3 editions

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    Book 4, 6, 7, 12, 15, 18,

    The Bumper Asterix Omnibus
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    4.51     · 45 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 2 editions
    This volume includes six adventures in one volume,…

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    Book 9, 10, 11, 16, 20, 22

    The Great Asterix Omnibus
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    4.47     · 32 Ratings · published 1970 · 1 edition
    Six Asterix adventures in one volume. They include…

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    Book 25-28, Film Adaptation 2-3

    The Amazing Asterix Omnibus: Another Six Adventures
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    4.44     · 55 Ratings · published 1993 · 2 editions
    A six-in-one bumper volume containing "Asterix and…

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    Book 1-2, 5, 9, 15, 21

    Asterix On Top!
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    4.38     · 34 Ratings · 1 edition
    Includes:
    - Asterix The Gaul,
    - Asterix And The Gol…

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    Book 6-7, 11, 13, Film Adaptation 1

    Absolutely Asterix
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    4.42     · 43 Ratings · published 1998 · 1 edition
    This volume contains five Asterix stories: "Asteri…

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    Book 26-28, 30, Film Adaptation 2

    Maximum Asterix
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    4.43     · 63 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 1999 · 2 editions
    This collection contains: "Asterix and The Black G…

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    Book 0, 25, 28-29. Film Adapt'n 3-4

    Asterix Forever!
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    4.39     · 108 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 1997 · 1 edition
    This volume contains six Asterix stories: "Asterix…

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    Book 6, 8, 14, 19, 23, Film Adapt'n 1

    Asterix and Obelix Omnibus
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    4.40     · 385 Ratings · 10 Reviews · 1 edition
    An omnibus edition of Asterix titles, including AS…

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    Book 12, 18, 20, 22, 24

    Asterix the Bold: Five Adventures in One Book
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    4.35     · 43 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 1995 · 1 edition

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