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Asterix or The Adventures of Asterix is a series of French comic books written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo (Uderzo also took over the job of writing the series after the death of Goscinny in 1977). The series first appeared in French in the magazine Pilote on 29 October 1959. As of 2012, 34 comic books in the series have been released.
The series follows the exploits of a village of indomitable Gauls as they resist Roman occupation. They do so by means of a magic potion, brewed by their druid, which gives the recipient superhuman strength. The protagonist, the titular character Asterix, along with his friend Obelix have various adventures. The "ix" suffix of both names echoes the names of real Gaulish chieftains such as Vercingetorix, Orgetorix, and Dumnorix. Many of the stories have them travel to foreign countries, though others are set in and around their village. For much of the history of the series (Volumes 4 through 29), settings in Gaul and abroad alternated, with even-numbered volumes set abroad and odd-numbered volumes set in Gaul, mostly in the village.
The Asterix series is one of the most popular Franco-Belgian comics in the world, with the series being translated into over 100 languages, and it is popular in most European countries.
The success of the series has led to the adaptation of several books into 14 films: ten animated, and four with live actors. There have also been a number of games based on the characters, and a theme park near Paris, Parc Astérix, is themed around the series. To date, 325 million copies of 34 Asterix books have been sold worldwide, making co-creators René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo France's bestselling authors abroad.
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Asterix Omnibus v01 - Asterix the Gaul, Asterix and the Golden Sickle, Asterix and the Goths (2020)
English | CBR | 146 pages | 255.12 MB
Asterix is celebrating 60 sensational years as an international comics superstar, and in the first collected edition from Papercutz, the stories are newly translated into American English for a new generation of fans! The story of Asterix starts here. These are the first three adventures of Asterix as he defends his tiny village from the overwhelming forces of the Roman Empire.
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Asterix Omnibus v02 - Asterix the Gladiator, Asterix and the Banquet, Asterix and Cleopatra (2020)
English | CBR | 147 pages | 254.24 MB
The series continues, as the fourth, fifth, and sixth Asterix titles are gathered in one stupendous volume.

Keepers of Lost Time is a Serbian science-fiction comics trilogy wrriten by Miroslav Marić and drawn by Vujadin Radovanović. It is rightfully considered to be a significant work in the history of Serbian fantasy and comics. The first episode was published in 1990, the second in 2000, but it wasn't until 2012 that the trilogy finally saw its highly anticipated conclusion, published by Darkwood. This future-fantasy comic depicts two cultures - one of high technology, the other - tribal, in moments of their internal crises. They exist synchronously and interdependently, yet are in conflict due to their vastly different perceptions of the world and spiritual values.

July 1913: The Octopus sends Gustave Babel to shoot a man, but when he arrives, the man is already dead. December 1913: a new contract, but this time, the man kills himself right in front of him. 1914: having infiltrated the German army, Babel sees his target disappear under artillery fire. Profoundly shaken, he will have to face visions and nightmares that will lead him deep into a buried past and to his worst enemy: the Hypnotist.

The international best selling series returns! Ythaq is a strange medieval planet where the marooned survivors of a spaceship crash are just trying to survive. The young lieutenant Granite and her friends attempt to join the main group of survivors, but they encounter strange characters that hide from them the mysteries of the planet Ythaq. Discover the truth behind Dhokas, Khengis, and Hetzel, and the man with an enormous insect grafted in his back! Collects Soleil: Ythaq - No Escape #1-3.

A young, penniless Frenchwoman inherits an estate in Ireland - and discovers there a slew of secrets that'll take her beyond space and time. Volume 1 of 5. Ireland, 1801. Two men are walking across the moors when they chance upon an unearthly mausoleum lost in the mists. 122 years later, Emilie Bertin, a cabaret singer going through difficult times, is contacted by a lawyer, who explains that she is the only heir to a man who vanished in mysterious circumstances, and now stands to inherit a castle and estate ... in Ireland. Thus begins for Emilie the most fantastic of journeys.

Dive into the horrors of war through the eyes of soldiers from the First World War. "Dreamtime" presents a haunting and thought-provoking anthology that depicts the harrowing experiences of men caught in the trenches.
With each chapter, a different artist and writer team brings their unique perspective to the war. Witness the madness that consumes the characters as they face the horrors of battle, the loss of comrades, and the psychological toll of trench warfare.
From the graphic depictions of combat to the surreal visions that blur the lines between dream and reality, "Dreamtime" explores the profound impact of war on the human psyche. It is a testament to the courage and resilience of soldiers, as well as a chilling reminder of the devastating consequences of conflict.
Through its powerful storytelling and evocative visuals, this anthology transports readers into the chaotic and terrifying world of the trenches, leaving an indelible mark long after the final page is turned.

The book features Kiki-Nefer and Titi-Nefer, two inseparable daughters of the Pharaoh Ramses III. Under the guidance of Ka-Bouboui, an aristocrat and a courtesan, they go to a temple to consult their horoscopes but, upon their return, the princesses are attacked by the Mahouash, a savage tribe and the Pharaoh's sworn enemy...

The colorful and poetic journey of a little girl who discovers a parallel world at the heart of the industrial metropolis she lives in. Addidas is a bright and quirky young girl who spends most of her time helping her widowed father in his job as a chimney sweep. When Addidas ventures too far into a chimney, she encounters a bizarre new friend and in the process destabilizes a long-established system. From prolific independent European creators Wazem and Peeters ( Blue Pills ) comes a touching and existential story that balances its fantastical elements with poignant and realistic themes.

Since then, it maintains a constant face turned toward the sun while the moon forms a broken ring around the planet. Humans congregate mainly on the twilight zone between Day and Night while mutants inhabit the area of Night. As well, an ideal city remains intact: Dis, the city-dome at the heart of the Night, populated by elected officials (the Chosen) who are served by various cyborgs/robots (Titans).

The daily misadventures of mischievous Belgian youngster Albert, as recounted in comic strip form by legendary ligne claire cartoonist Yves Chaland. The art of Yves Chaland ( Chaland Anthology - Freddy Lombard Vol. 1 & 2 ) tackles many different universes and genres. In the case of Young Albert, the author sarcastically explores intimate, everyday events in a largely autobiographical way. Mastering both art and writing skills in his short time on earth, Yves Chaland, is remembered as a genius who tragically left us to soon, but who thankfully gifted us a body of work that lives on as a major contributions to the world of comics.
At 21 years old, he [Chaland] landed a position at Métal Hurlant, producing one masterpiece after another. His Bob Fish serial is a superb example of his sadistic satirical approach to comics, wrapped in a classical & nostalgic fifties feel. While his Freddy Lombard series is more straightforward adventure serial, his Young Albert gags launched in 1982 is Chaland firing on all cylinders! A spinoff of Bob Fish, Young Albert features Chaland's worldly views on humanity quite explicitly. As Jean-Luc Fromental notes in his afterword, Le Jeune Albert is nasty, cruel, argumentative, smart and possesses a truly 'Brussels' attitude. Chaland's territory is the battleground of the human soul. Through Albert and his proletarian soundboard Fifi, he explores not only his own inner soul - Young Albert contains a lot of autobiographical details - but also the inner workings of his fellow human beings. Themes like treachery, cowardice, honesty, a class society, egoism, authority, self delusions etc. all pass the revue in the one page gags.
Young Albert is not an easy comic, it takes some getting used to and is best digested in large chunks because it is not your traditional laugh-out-loud comic strip. It is a rather confrontational masterpiece that reflects the darker side of human nature utilizing the half page comic setup and a young protagonist to make it all digestible, like a darkly comical mirror. - Bart Croonenborghs

As the sun sets, reality is erased, and in its place rises the power of imagination. During the day, London's Kensington Gardens are the territory of humans. At night, they become the kingdom of wonder. Six-year-old Maimie finds herself lost in the park one night. Luckily, Peter Pan is there to help her. As a permanent resident of the gardens, he shows her their many secrets, as well as the art of flying. But Maimie's desire to go home only grows, much to Peter's deception. Together, they must solve an unlikely riddle, or Maimie will find herself trapped in the park forever. Before writing the famous "Peter Pan and Wendy" in 1911, James Matthew Barrie wrote "The Little White Bird" in 1902, in which he first explored the character of Peter Pan. José-Luis Munuera has adapted this forgotten text, creating a character that is both personal and loyal to the original work.

THE ADVENTURES OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST COWBOY
The comic strip character who can shoot faster than his own shadow... The character of Lucky Luke became a myth thanks to Morris (his creator) and Goscinny. These two giants of the 9th art collaborated with passion for more than 20 years until the death of the famous scriptwriter. Goscinny is the author of the well-known Astérix, which he launched with Uderzo. He also co-authored Iznogoud with Tabary. In 1992, Morris received the "Grand Prix Spécial 20ème Anniversaire" from the international comics show at Angoulême, and in 1998, the French Minister of Culture decorated him with the rank of "Officier des Arts et des Lettres".

Yakari is a little Indian, courageous and generous, whose happy life all children would like to share. Astride Little Thunder, his faithful mustang, Yakari gallops across the Great Prairie, where people and animals live in harmony and migrate according to the seasons. Endowed with the wonderful ability to talk with all the animals, Yakari comes to know their way of life and their environment. Through his encounters and discoveries, Yakari passes on to young readers of his fascinating adventures a sense of respect, tolerance, justice, and solidarity. With humour and kindness, Yakari also teaches how to take advantage of lessons about life revealed by Mother Nature...

Fiefdom of the royal family, Rosentall Castle lives its darkest hours surrounded by a huge army. The leader who heads it is the bastard descendant of a lost royal line, and she has returned to reclaim her throne. A long and bloody struggle for power is about to begin. Meanwhile, inside the castle, a strange carnival woman gives birth to her first child ...

Winner of the coveted Gaiman Award as the No. 1 translated foreign comic book series published in Japan in 2013, this story of perseverance and a young girl's search for love has been translated from it's original French into ten languages. Author and publisher Stephen D. Smith has now translated The Leaning Girl into English and it features an introduction by Karen Green, Graphic Novel Librarian at Columbia University.
After a freak accident on the Star Express roller coaster, 13 year-old Mary Von Rathen begins to lean. Doctors can not help her, so she is sent by her selfish mother and hen-pecked father to a private school in Sodrovni. Mary escapes and joins the Robertson Circus where she remains for several years, until she hears from newspaper editor, Stanislas Sainclair, that a scientist, Axel Wappendorf, might be able to help her. Wappendorf is working on a rocket to reach a planet that could hold the secret to Mary's trouble. Meanwhile an artist, Augustin Desombres, has run away from the busy world and buys an empty building on the High Plains of Aubrac in the French countryside. He begins painting murals of strange globes. Now as a young woman, Mary decides to join Wappendorf in the rocket. On the alien planet, they discover an area with many globes where she has a chance meeting with the artist.
Nominated for two 2015 Eisner Awards: BEST U.S. EDITION OF INTERNATIONAL MATERIAL and BEST PENCILER/INKER - François Schuiten.

A TURBULENT TRIBUTE TO ROAD MOVIES AND ITALIAN CINEMA OF THE SIXTIES.
In the early 60s, after the death of their father, two brothers, Fabio and Giovanni, are returning home for the funeral in their Fiat 500. Their journey, punctuated with bitter arguments and long silences, memories and encounters, will take them back to their native Italy, where Fabio has not been for years. We learn, piece by piece, about their father, and about the stormy relationships they had with their family, and how fascism divided them.

The resistance against the French Emperor Napoleon III is led from Guernsey, by the famous writer Victor Hugo. His fellow fighters are infiltrated in the ranks of the Emperor and they have discovered that he wants to throw it on an agreement with the rebel Confederate States of America. They may use the terrible weapon that his men have surfaced at a Mayan Temple. Will Victor Hugo succeed to prevent the Emperor's plans? The parties are gearing up for the ultimate showdown between person.
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Hauteville House v01 (2015)
English | CBR | 95 pages | 192.90 MB

A STEAMPUNK, ESPIONAGE ADVENTURE, COMBINING HISTORY AND THE ESOTERIC!
1864, under an imaginary Second Empire, Napoléon III uses his army and his secret service to study certain phenomena relating to the occult and to popular legends. His goal is quite simple: achieving world supremacy.

Murena is a series of comic books whose story takes place during the reign of Nero. Released in 2001, and an undeniable success. Very successful and very graphically documented Murena plunges us with delight in ancient imperial Rome, its palaces, its manners, its daily life.
The story begins in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius. The Emperor fell in love with a young woman, leaving alone the terrible Agrippina and her adopted son, the future Emperor Nero. After Claude was murdered, Nero ascends the throne and becomes the prey of madness, real or imagined, that consumes him. Through these episodes, we see how Nero, by a combination of circumstances, becomes more and more evil. A game of manipulation and revenge begins...
The authors define their work as being like the novels of Alexandre Dumas, who "took pleasure in following history but kept independent from its sources."
We find ourselves in Ancient Rome. In the intense heat of the centre of one of the most far-reaching empires the world has ever known, gladiators struggle for survival in the arena, cunning merchants strive to outwit each other, sordid love affairs turn sour, and along side it all, the eternal game of power plays out in the shadows...