Asterix

The English-language translation of René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo's beloved French comic series, published by Hodder & Stoughton from 1969 to 1982. With Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge providing the witty, pun-filled translations and Uderzo's expressive artwork, this 36-issue run brought the indomitable Gaulish village's resistance against the Roman Empire to a global audience. It stands as a landmark introduction of a European classic to English readers, celebrated for its clever humor and timeless characters.