The Asterix Series

by René Goscinny (Author) Jean-Yves Ferri (Author) Albert Uderzo (Illustrator) Didier Conrad (Illustrator)

Book Cover for the Asterix Series
Reading level: Ages 8 and up
Books in series: 39
Read in order: No
Website: asterix.com
Tags: graphic novel  classic  adventure  action  historical  culture 

Asterix (originally Astérix le gaulois) follows the exploits of a village of ancient 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 are frequently engaged in hilarious and often action-packed adventures.

The Asterix series is one of the most popular comics in the world, with the series' 35 volumes having been translated into more than 100 languages. Fans of classic comic strips such as The Adventures of Tintin and Calvin and Hobbes will be delighted by the chaotic adventures of Asterix and his companion Obelix.

Asterix Series Books in Order

 Print series book list

1. Asterix the Gaul  (1961)
 2. Asterix and the Golden Sickle  (1962)
 3. Asterix and the Goths  (1963)
 4. Asterix the Gladiator   (1964)
 5. Asterix and the Banquet  (1965)
 6. Asterix and Cleopatra  (1965)
 7. Asterix and the Big Fight  (1966)
 8. Asterix in Britain  (1966)
 9. Asterix and the Normans  (1967)
 10. Asterix the Legionary  (1967)
 11. Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield   (1968)
 12. Asterix at the Olympic Games  (1968)
 13. Asterix and the Cauldron   (1969)
 14. Asterix in Spain  (1969)
 15. Asterix and the Roman Agent   (1970)
 16. Asterix in Switzerland  (1970)
 17. The Mansions of the Gods  (1971)
 18. Asterix and the Laurel Wreath   (1972)
 19. Asterix and the Soothsayer  (1972)
 20. Asterix in Corsica  (1973)
 21. Asterix and Caesar's Gift  (1974)
 22. Asterix and the Great Crossing  (1975)
 23. Obelix and Co  (1976)
 24. Asterix in Belgium   (1979)
 25. Asterix and the Great Divide  (1980)
 26. Asterix and the Black Gold  (1981)
 27. Asterix and Son   (1983)
 28. Asterix and the Magic Carpet  (1987)
 29. Asterix and the Secret Weapon  (1991)
 30. Asterix and Obelix All at Sea   (1996)
 31. Asterix and the Actress  (2001)
 32. Asterix and the Class Act   (2003)
 33. Asterix and the Falling Sky   (2005)
 34. Asterix and Obelix’s Birthday  (2009)
 35. Asterix and the Picts  (2013)
 36. Asterix: Asterix and The Missing Scroll  (2015)
 37. Asterix: Asterix and The Chariot Race  (2017)
 38. Asterix and the Chieftain's Daughter  (2019)
 39. Asterix and the Griffin  (2021)