On Tuesday, January 6th (bookstores) and Wednesday, January 7th (comic shops), Mad Cave Studios‘ Papercutz imprint is releasing the ASTERIX Collector Vol. 5 hardcover – a big volume with backmatter sharing archival photos and creative insights!
Papercutz is re-releasing the classic ASTERIX comic series in a larger format, with never-before-seen archival illustrations and scans.
Here’s a look at the cover, storyline, and preview pages
for Mad Cave Studios’ release this week…
ASTERIX Collector Vol. 5 HC
Written by René Goscinny
Art by Albert Uderzo
Genre: Action/Adventure
Age Range: 7-12
Pages: 72
On Sale:
1/6/26 (bookstores)
1/7/26 (comic shops)
Asterix makes a bet with a Roman Prefect to maintain the villages’ independence and isolation. Now he must travel around Gaul, collecting various delicacies–with the help of his trusty pal, Obelix. Can they get the food in time for their bet? And can Asterix once again win and protect the village?
Plus: Introducing the iconic tree-loving terrier, Dogmatix!
About Papercutz:
Papercutz is dedicated to publishing great graphic novels for all ages. Popular with reluctant readers and gifted readers alike, Papercutz graphic novels for kids, tweens, and teens include a wide range of genres, including humor, action adventure, mystery, horror, and favorite characters. We work every day to introduce young readers to the imaginative wonders waiting to be discovered in comics.
About Mad Cave Studios:
Driven by madness and committed to quality. Mad Cave Studios provides quality entertainment with a fresh take on an array of genres. From fantasy and action to sci-fi and horror, Mad Cave publishes stories that resonate with unapologetic and authentic audiences.