Astérix et ses Amis #[nn]

A heartfelt tribute to Albert Uderzo, this 2007 Éditions Albert René special collects 60 pages of original Astérix comics contributed by an impressive roster of European cartoonists — from Guarnido and Manara to Zep and Vance. The cover sets a gleefully fitting tone: a hapless, wide-eyed Roman soldier gets a face full of red beard (presumably Obelix's) while a tiny, helmeted Astérix leaps triumphantly above him, fists raised in delight. With so many distinct artistic voices celebrating one of the medium's most beloved series, this is a genuinely special collection for any fan of Franco-Belgian comics.