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Asterix Vol. 40

Asterix and the White Iris

Book #40 of Asterix
Published by Papercutz
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Positive thinking has invaded our favorite Gaulish village. And Asterix is positive it's because the Romans are up to no good! Will poetic language and optimism be enough to defeat our heroes Asterix, Obelix, and their magic potion? Also available now from Papercutz: ASTERIX graphic novels, each featuring three classic Asterix adventures with helpful contextual afterwords to promote better understanding.

About The Authors

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 cardiac arrest in 1977 at the age of 51.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Papercutz (June 25, 2024)
  • Length: 48 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781545811665
  • Ages: 7 - 12

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