Astérix #5

A beloved album double bringing together Gaulish adventure in fine form, this 1992 France Loisirs hardcover edition of Astérix et les Normands presents the irrepressible duo right on the beach — Astérix and Obélix standing their ground with little Dogmatix at their feet, while a Viking longship looms on the horizon behind them. The cover captures that perfect blend of warmth and comic tension that makes these stories so enduring, with Uderzo's artwork rendering the scene in bright, inviting color. A wonderful addition to any Astérix shelf, this double album format makes it all the more satisfying.