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.

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!

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,

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.

Thank you Papercutz and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this title.

The Romans had conquered Gaul, well all but one village. In that village lived Asterix, Obelix, and especially the druid Panoramix who makes the potions that keeps Asterix strong. The Romans are livid that one village is resisting them, so they will try just about anything to succeed in discovering how to conquer the village, so they send in a spy, and then capture the druid. Asterix proves that he has brains as well as brawn in improvising a rescue. Plenty of fun with names, and the start of a great series. I am very glad that Papercutz is bringing this great series to a wider audience!

Its always a great read. Fun for all ages. as it tackles the same old issues we all face.ij everyday life
From the squabbling couples to the stressed out roman legionaire. Life is fun be it in gaul or in THE 21ST century

The year is 50BC, and all Gaul is occupied. Only one small village of indomitable Gauls still holds out against the invaders. But how much longer can Asterix, Obelix and their friends resist the mighty Roman legions of Julius Caesar? Anything is possible, with a little cunning plus the druid Getafix's magic potions! Their effects can be truly hair-raising...

I originally read this years ago and am glad to say it still holds up. Well drawn and so silly. This new edition will introduce new people to Asterix's world.

I start by thanking NetGalley for the eARC for my honest review. Strong memories of reading these as a kid. Great memories. Now coming out in this Omnibus edition. Asterix is a wonderful, fun, humorous telling of a small tribe of Gauls that hold out against the entire Roman army. The brilliant names given to characters along with the laughable story makes it a forever favourite.