Classic French Comic 'Asterix' Getting U.S. Rollout in 2020

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'Asterix,' the Franco-Belgian comic book character celebrating his 60th anniversary this year, is finally going to be getting the attention he deserves in the U.S.

, the Franco-Belgian comic book character celebrating his 60th anniversary this year, is finally going to be getting the attention he deserves in the U.S. Independent publisher Papercutz will take over the American license for the property next year, with an ambitious publishing plan underway to bring the scrappy Gaul to American shores in a big way.

The Papercutz run will feature all-new English language translations, with a publishing schedule that will feature both a series of collected editions of historical material and hardcover editions of contemporary releases moving forward. The first three releases will come in May 2020, with a hardcover release for, the 38th Asterix adventure, alongside two omnibus editions of earlier material, with each omnibus featuring three adventures from the character’s back catalog.

 

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OliverKamm In Francophone Canada, Astérix is huge. Astérix movies are a sample every year on Quebec public television every holiday period.

This is great!!I loved Asterix and Obelix comics books!

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