Comic books

This is the 9th book in the popular Asterix series, in which Asterix and his gang face the Normans.

This is the 24th book in the popular Asterix series, in which Asterix and his gang are in Belgium.

‘Asterix and the Class Act’ sees our favourite hero on fine form in this collection of 14 new short stories.

Chief Vitalstatistix makes a rash bet with his brother-in-law, the infuriating show-off Homeopathix, whom he invites to dine on a stew seasoned with Caesar’s laurel wreath. It is up to Asterix and Obelix, of course, to got to Rome and acquire the wreath.

Asterix the Gaul, together with his friend Obelix and his faithful pup, Dogmatix, journeys to Spain to cause trouble for the mighty Roman Empire.

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 remember Gergovia as a glorious victory. Years later, Caesar plans to parade with Vercingetorix’s shield – but where can it be?

The Romans have built a barricade around the village. Astérix and Obelix demonstrate their resistance by going on a journey around the entire country, collecting local specialities on the way for a huge banquet.