Asterix Books: Comics for the Roman Age

When I want to pass on my love for reading I look back to my fond memories of reading graphic novels as a kid.  Reading comics is one way to instill this joy of reading in a fun and engaging way.  Besides Tintin, another one of my favorites, is the adventures of Asterix and Obelix.  These adventures captured in over 30 books are set during Roman Empire Era.  Asterix are fighting to keep the Romans from invading their tiny village in Gaul (modern day France).  Each book is a delight to read about their comical interactions with the Romans.

My 9-year old, read three books, in one week because these books were so engaging.  He loved history, especially the Roman era,  so it was natural that he would love to read Asterix books.

Official Asterix website

http://www.asterix.com/books/albums/

Asterix books at Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=asterix