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Asterix Omnibus Vol. 6: Collecting Asterix in Switzerland, The Mansions of the Gods, and Asterix and the Laurel Wreath
We find “Asterix in Switzerland” as the indomitable Gaulish warrior yodels in the Alps, has plenty of holey cheese, and stumbles upon Helvetica. Then, the villagers are tempted with “The Mansion of the Gods” with all the modern luxuries of Rome when a new housing development threatens to urbanize (and Romanize) their humble tribe. Finally, it is a true Roman circus as Obelix and Asterix head to Rome to get a key ingredient to the Chieftain’s soup, Caesar’s Laurel Wreath. What will become of “Asterix and the Laurel Wreath” and will Rome ever be the same? These three classic graphic novels are newly translated especially for an American audience.
152 pages, Hardcover
Published March 1, 2022
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René Goscinny
2,035 books1,242 followersRené Goscinny (1926 - 1977) was a French author, editor and humorist, who is best known for the comic book
Asterix
, which he created with illustrator Albert Uderzo, and for his work on the comic series Lucky Luke with Morris (considered the series' golden age).
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May 5, 2022
Again - I want to point out how Uderzo's art is improving as the series goes along. The details of the characters and buildings especially are remarkable. He was always good but in this volume he is elevated to genius.
So we actually have two stories in this volume I don't ever remember reading before so it is with fresh eyes I review this. First the story I have read a few times Mansions of the Gods - I have always loved this one and loved it on my rereading. A nice inventive story of the Romans trying to urbanize the Gauls' forest. A lot of great gags throughout the story.
Switzerland was a weaker story - but the motivation for Asterix's quest was inventive. A bad Roman poisons a good Roman and Asterix and Obelix must travel to Switzerland for a component of the cure. It is not bad but the middle doesn't have much invention to it as Asterix must dodge Roman soldiers - something he has done many times before.
The last story in this volume was a lot of fun. Asterix has to get Caesar's wreath. A simple problem that is complicated along the way. again - like the best Asterix stories - it is the humour of the complications that make or break it and in this case they are a lot of fun.
Overall two classic stories with one weaker story make this a great collection. Loved it.
So we actually have two stories in this volume I don't ever remember reading before so it is with fresh eyes I review this. First the story I have read a few times Mansions of the Gods - I have always loved this one and loved it on my rereading. A nice inventive story of the Romans trying to urbanize the Gauls' forest. A lot of great gags throughout the story.
Switzerland was a weaker story - but the motivation for Asterix's quest was inventive. A bad Roman poisons a good Roman and Asterix and Obelix must travel to Switzerland for a component of the cure. It is not bad but the middle doesn't have much invention to it as Asterix must dodge Roman soldiers - something he has done many times before.
The last story in this volume was a lot of fun. Asterix has to get Caesar's wreath. A simple problem that is complicated along the way. again - like the best Asterix stories - it is the humour of the complications that make or break it and in this case they are a lot of fun.
Overall two classic stories with one weaker story make this a great collection. Loved it.
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