Goscinny

This is the 23rd book in the popular Asterix series, in which Obelix goes into business. Previous ed.: London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1978

A collection of three Asterix stories, 'Asterix and the Big Fight' stars our eponymous hero and his sidekick, Obelix, as they battle to maintain control of their village, 'Asterix in Britain' sees the duo battling Romans on the other side of the Channel, while 'Asterix and the Normans' finds the pair facing off against a Norman invasion.

The Romans have built a barricade around the village. Asterix and Obelix demonstrate their resistance by going on a journey around the entire country, collecting local specialities on the way for a huge banquet.

In this collector's edition of Asterix, books 4 to 6 are collected in one volume. In 'Asterix The Gladiator', Asterix and Obelix become gladiators in order to save Cacofonix from the Romans. 'Asterix and the Banquet' takes the Gauls on a journey around France, while the other story sees them visit Egypt.

Neighbouring Gaulish Chief Whosemoralsarelastix asks Vitalstatistix and his villagers to look after a cauldron full of money to keep it out of Roman hands, but the chief, whose morals are as dubious as his name suggests, is bent on doublecrossing everyone. Asterix and Obelix must find the money.

One dark and stormy night, a sinister figure arrives in the little Gaulish village. Prolix claims to be a soothsayer and the villagers believe every word he says, but Asterix sees through his deception.

This is the 24th book in the popular Asterix series, in which Asterix and his gang are in Belgium.

The Romans have landed in Britain, but the stiff upper-lipped Sassenachs put up a jolly good fight, asking Asterix, Obelix and the Magic Potion for help. But their mission seems doomed to failure when their barrel of potion is confiscated, until Asterix remembers he has some strange leaves in his pocket leaves which will surely change the world!

In this adventure, Asterix the Gaul and his friend Obelix travel to Rome to rescue their bard, Cacofonix. Whilst there, they manage to become gladiators, performing in front of Caesar himself.