Asterix Collector Vol. 3: Asterix and the Goths [Hardcover]

Rereleasing the classic comic series in a larger book, with behind-the-scenes information on the making ofAsterix. Perfect for collectors!

Asterix and Obelix join their wise druid, Panoramix, for a journey to the annual druids’ conference in “Asterix and the Goths.” But outside of the conference, Goths lie in wait, hoping to kidnap a druid! Can our heroes protect Panoramix and the magic potion which gives them super strength? 

This comic has been lovingly republished with new background on the creators and the creative process. Rebound in a special-edition gold foil treatment and perfect for Asterix fans of all ages.Rene Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926. After growing up in Argentina, he came to America where he shared a studio with future Mad magazine co-founder Harvey Kurtzman and collaborators Will Elder and Jack Davis. In 1959, he founded the magazine Pilote which premiered what was to become the most successful comic series anywhere: Asterix. He died suddenly of cardiac arrest in 1977 at the age of 51.

Albert Uderzowas born in France 1927 to Italian immigrants. In 1959, Goscinny and Uderzo became editor and artistic director (respectively) ofPilotemagazine. Their creation,Asterix, became a runaway success. After Goscinny's death in 1977, 26 volumes of Asterix were complete, Uderzo continued to write and illustrate the Asterix books on his own, publishing 8 volumes. He retired in 2011 but continued to oversee Asterix publications by Jean-Yves Ferri and Didier Conrad until his death in 2020. The Asterix cover credits still read Goscinny and Uderzo.”