I read this as a child with my French grandmother and cousins and it was even more fun as a adult. Thank you for the trip down memory lane.

This is a nice new edition of the classic Asterix comics. I'm enjoying reading them again and it will be nice to have them available for a new generation.

'Asterix Omnibus #1' by Rene Goscinny with illustrations by Albert Uderzo collects the first three complete stories.

My review copy only had the first story, but I've read many of these, so I know the quality is consistent. In the first story, the Romans attempt to overthrow the Gaul village where Asterix lives, but discover that the residents have some kind of super strength, so they attempt to find out the secret. What results are typical Asterix wacky hijinks and people getting knocked out.

I really like this series and getting multiple stories in one volume is pretty great. The art is fun and there is lots of humor that manages to hold up even 60 years later.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Papercutz and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

I have always enjoyed the Asterix books, and I have learned a lot from them, too, over the years, in a clever tongue-in-cheek way. This new release of the original comics are meant to be updated, with more modern language and attitudes. Its great that these books are still loved and available. This is set in 50BC when all of Gaul is under Roman control, under rule by Caesar, except for this little village, where live a rebellious group of heroes who will not give in. And it's funny, because they have a secret potion that allows them to beat up Romans as they wish. That is, as long as they take the potion, which is both delicious and empowering. This is a big part of the humour and charm.

As for the characters, Asterix is a little guy, and Obelix, his buddy is a big guy who doesn't need the potion because he fell in a cauldron of it as a baby. So Obelix is kind of a superhero that the Gauls can always fall back on.

The updated jokes and names of the characters are one updated change. All the names of the Gaulish characters end in the suffix "ix". I noticed that the name of the druid who brewed the potion was changed to Panoramix, rather than Getafix as I originally knew it. That was the first joke I loved in these comics. These books are fun to read and most would enjoy them even if they don't entirely get what is going on, which was me, when I was younger. However, one big thing to be aware of in this day and age is that the original books like this is where stereotypes are taught. Again, part of the humour is from recognizing the stereotypes, satirizing them, and knocking them down whenever possible. I am afraid that if these books become more politically correct they might not be as funny and astute as they were previously. But if anyone can do it, its this series. They have always changed things a bit to market to different languages and cultures.

This was a nostalgic look back on the series. It is entertaining to realize the play of words in the names used for everyone and everything!

My husband used to have a bunch of these in French from when he was a kid. My French was never good enough to read them, so when I saw this, I had to read it. I am not familiar with the show, so the only thing I knew about it was that my husband enjoyed it when he was a kid. But the first chapter in this book gives you the basics, so not being familiar with the story is not an issue! Basically, the Romans have captured all of Gaul with the exception of one little village that is fighting for all they're worth. Asterix is a particularly wily member of this village and his constant companion Obelix is basically the muscle. With the help of all this cunning and intelligence and a secret potion that gives the village strength (Obelix's is permanent because he fell into the potion as a child), they're able to fight off the Romans. There is plenty of humor and puns (ah yes, you either love them or you hate them) and the illustrations are wonderful. I'll definitely be interested in a full copy when this edition is published.

Thanks to NetGalley and Papercutz for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I am big fan of Asterix. It is a story that takes you in a different world. You get deeply absorbed in the story. It was a wonderful and satisfying pursuit when I read this omnibus edition.
Artwork and captions are wonderful. Asterix fans should definitely put their hands on this one.

I read my first <em>Asterix</em> comic sometime in the mid to late 1970's. I remember this (I remember who had it and where I read it) because it really made an impression on me. Here was a comic that was the perfect cross between the simple (in story and in art) Disney and Archie comics that my grandparents had lying around for their grandkids to read, and the heavy, detailed superhero comics that my friends and I used to read. Asterix was funny, smart, and the main characters were superhero strong and they were Gauls (I had no idea what the heck that meant) who were fighting against the Romans in 50 B.C. (Now <em>that</em> I understood.) There was plenty of humor that teen-me picked up on, and as I read through this, most of that humor hasn't changed and yet it still made me chuckle.

Publisher Orion is putting out an Omnibus edition of the <em>Asterix</em> comics. This book, Omnibus #1, combines the first three issues of the <em>Asterix</em> comics: <em>Asterix the Gaul</em>, <em>Asterix and the Golden Sickle</em>, and <em>Asterix and the Goths</em>. These three books really give the reader everything one needs to know about Asterix, the character, his powers, his sense of humor, and his friends.

Right in the first book we learn that Asterix's power comes from a potion made by his druid friend, and that it will wear off from time to time. We also learn that Asterix's friend, Obelisk, a big, simple-minded oaf with a good heart and very devoted to his friend, is permanently strong because he had fallen into a vat of the druid's elixir when he was a child. But if he takes a drink of the potion now it would have a dangerous, negative effect on him. We also learn about the dislike of the Romans and how Asterix and his friends are the last hold-outs against the mighty Roman army. Of course, that Roman army are Keystone Kops, B.C. style.

This is not only fun nostalgia, but just good entertainment. If you've never read an Asterix comic, this is the perfect place to start and you'll find it addicting and want to read more, which is good, because we should all take time out to laugh once in awhile.

Looking for a good book? <em>Asterix Omnibus Vol. 1</em> is a graphic novel reprinting some very entertaining comics. You should check it out.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

I remember loving the movie when I was little but never got the chance to read the comics. So when i came across it in netgalley, I immediately requested for it and read the book the same day I was approved.

The book was awesome. I loved all the characters except Romans(because I'm team Asterix), especially Asterix & Obelix and the Gaul village people. It was an super entertaining read. The artworks are amazing and so colorful. Highly recommended!

So, as part of the release of Asterix Omnibus #1, I was given a preview of the first story (out of the three) covered in this volume, Asterix the Gaul. This review refers to that story.

For those of us unfamiliar with the Asterix series, the introductory chapter lays it all out: The Romans have invaded and conquered all of Gaul with the exception of one village holding out. How do they do it? By a combination of intelligence, cunning, and (of course) a secret potion that gives them strength. Our main character, Asterix, is the one with most of the cunning and intelligence. His constant companion, Obelix, is the brute force (he fell into a cauldron of the magic potion as a child and has perpetual strength) who is always hungry for boar. And these are their adventures.

In addition to the introductions and laying out the basics, the main plot of this first chapter deals with the Romans sending a spy into the village to find out their secret of how they manage to resist the Romans. The spy is somewhat successful, but in the end will it make a difference?

Enjoyable, quick read, the puns, names, and Latin exclamations will make you laugh.

I requested and received a free advanced electronic copy from Papercutz via NetGalley. Thank you!

Does Asterix really need an introduction? Definitely not!

In Asterix Omnibus, we revisit the very first stories of the famous Gaul and his party of brave and hilarious friends, as they defend their tiny village from the mighty Romans. Go back in time and enjoy a glimpse into the first adventures. Highly recommended.

Thank you, NetGalley and Papercutz, for a complimentary copy of this graphic novel!!!

I used to read these comics in Germany back when I was a kid. I devoured every one of them and had high expectations when I started reading this English version. Honestly, they did a fantastic job turning the names of the characters with puns (that can only be understood if you speak the language in which you are reading the comic) into English characters with puns. While I was sad not to see the familiar names (e.g., of the druid), I laughed a lot when I read the English version of the names.

So, here is my overall opinion of this comic...GOOOOOOO and reading it NOW!!! If you love comics, you will love this one! Asterix and Obelix are two of the greatest comic heroes in the world!

Now I really want to go and read the author's Lucky Luke comics in English to see if they are just as great!

Lots of fun, plenty of silliness & a touch of Latin in this popular comic series. It's a great way to introduce these to a new generation of readers.

It was a fun read remembering my youth, I love Asterix and Obelix and all the village! I really missed them and it was great reading again one of their adventures,

Asterix Omnibus #1: Collects Asterix the Gaul, Asterix and the Golden Sickle, and Asterix and the Goths
By René Goscinny
Published by Papercutz
Pub Date 7/14/2020

Asterix and Obelix are back! Well, they never went away, but the Gaulish duo have a new translation of their first three graphic novels collected into a single edition, due to be released in the U.S. this summer to commemorate their 60th anniversary.

For the unfamiliar, Asterix is a Gaulish warrior and the title character from one of the world’s most famous and best-selling comics of all time. Along with his trusty muscle-bound sidekick Obelix, Asterix the Gaul stands strong against the Roman army of Julius Caesar; he’s a great mix of brains and cunning (which are all his own) and superhuman brawn (which he gets from Panoramix the druid’s magic potion).

Highly recommended for middle grade and above graphic novel fanatics and voracious young readers with eclectic tastes, these are also can’t-miss for historical adventure lovers. Set in the first century BCE in the area of Western Europe inhabited by Celtic tribes, consisting of present day France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland, Northern Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany, many young North American readers will find the setting, customs, and characters in Asterix titles as unfamiliar and exciting as science fiction. But Asterix comics offer plenty of hi-jinx and buddy comedy tropes for even casual graphic novel fans- though it might take them a while to get used to the characters breaking into Latin on every few pages.

Asterix titles provide a paradigmatic example of bande dessinée, comics written for a Beligian and French readership, usually originally in French. These titles are wildly popular internationally (The Smurfs and Tintin would also be considered bande dessinée), and though they may not be for all graphic novel readers, their singular nature makes them special. They definitely have an audience with middle grade comic fans out there, so check them out!

-Ted McCoy, Austin Public Library 

Review based on ARC copy of the first title in the volume in the collection, Asterix the Gaul.

We love this book! Asterix has such a huge piece of our hearts and It brings back memories from our childhoods, We have a lot of these books in our bookshelf and will go back to reading this one Again and again.

As a kid I used to watch Asterix and Oblix cartoons every weekend at my grandparents. This was just like stepping back into my childhood. The preview copy I recieved only had the first chapter of the Omnibus. It was the story of a Roman trying to infiltrate the Gaul village to learn why they are able to resist the Roman army. It is funny, I cannot wait to get my hands on the entire Omnibus.

Creative Team:
Written by Rene Goscinny
Illustrated by Albert Uderzo

I grew up reading Astrix and Obelix books. I love them, one can not help but do so. Rest in Peace Albert. My your creations continue to bring joy to many more generations.

I grew up reading Asterix & Obelix. Consider me biased. I'd love to get full omnibus once it's published. For instance, we only get one book, but even this was enough to rekindle great memories.

My husband first introduced me to Asterix and Obelix and I fell in love with this series. I enjoy the history they tell in each one and the characters are lovable.