Asterix and the Falling Sky: Album #33 (The Adventures of Asterix)

Asterix, the comic hero from the Roman era and the first international superhero, continues to conquer the world. With hundreds of millions of copies sold in 107 languages and dialects, not to mention 11,000 websites devoted to the character, these engagingly witty and record-breaking books have become one of the highest-selling series ever. And the phenomenon shows no sign of abating; in fact, it’s spreading to other media, such as video games, CDs, and movies.And fans of these hysterical historical tales will love this first new album in four years—now out in paper! It’s a lively tale that features a falling sky, an incredible space race, and some surprising characters.Whatever adventure Asterix embarks on, it’s sure to be a blockbuster. Asterix, the comic hero from the Roman era and the first international superhero, continues to conquer the world. With hundreds of millions of copies sold in 107 languages and dialects, not to mention 11,000 websites devoted to the character, these engagingly witty and record-breaking books have become one of the highest-selling series ever. And the phenomenon shows no sign of abating; in fact, its spreading to other media, such as video games, CDs, and movies. And fans of these hysterical historical tales will love this first new album in four yearsnow out in paper! Its a lively tale that features a falling sky, an incredible space race, and some surprising characters. Whatever adventure Asterix embarks on, its sure to be a blockbuster. "This all time great series of Asterix graphic novels (comic books) has been authored by Rene Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo. The series first appeared in the French Magazine 'Pilote' on 29th Oct., 1959. The volumes continued thereafter with the cooperation of the two - René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, till the death of Goscinny in 1977. Thereafter Uderzo took over the continuance of the series. These Asterix albums are about the fun-filled adventures taking place in the time of Gaul and the rule of Caesar, starring Asterix and his best friend Obelix ... No matter what the Romans try, they end up getting beaten at their own game by the shrewd and cunning little warriors"--Amazon.com website

fans Of The Bestselling asterix Can Rejoice -- At Last, Their Favorite Characters Are Back, After A Four-year Absence, In A Surefire Hit! This Time The Village In Gaul Is Confronting Its Biggest Fear: The Sky's Begun To Fall! And With It Come Some Surprising New Characters And A Great Space Race.

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wit, Humane Insights, And Physical Antics Allow Readers To Join The Fun...has Cross-generational Appeal.

The Gauls have only one fear: that the sky may fall on their heads tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes, says the chief, or does it? It looks as if it's come at last for Asterix, Obelix and the other villagers A Roman architect plans to infiltrate the Gaulish village to help Caesar crush the Gauls, but the Gauls have a secret weapon