Asterix – Asterix and the Actress 2001 1st Edition German Comic Germany

Asterix – “Asterix und Latraviata” (Asterix and the Actress) – German First Edition, Egmont Ehapa Verlag (2001)

Description:

This is a German-language Asterix comic album titled “Asterix und Latraviata”, published by Egmont Ehapa Verlag in Berlin in 2001. This edition represents the first printing of the album and corresponds to Asterix and the Actress, which is recognized as the 31st book in the official Asterix series.

The story centers on a theatrical deception involving Latraviata, a famous actress hired to impersonate Falbala, leading to chaos, misunderstandings, and classic Asterix-style humor in the Gaulish village. The album is notable for its strong focus on identity, performance, and satire, blending Roman intrigue with comedic misdirection.

Egmont Ehapa Verlag is the official German publisher of Asterix, and its editions are known for their high production quality, faithful artwork reproduction, and durable album format. This German first edition maintains the original European album size, with full-color printing and professional German lettering, making it a desirable collectible for international Asterix collectors.

As a first edition of one of the later classic-era Asterix albums, this book is especially appealing to collectors seeking complete German runs, first printings, or comparative editions across different languages.

Key Features:

• Series: Asterix

• Series Number: 31

• Title: Asterix und Latraviata

• English Title: Asterix and the Actress

• Publisher: Egmont Ehapa Verlag

• Place of Publication: Berlin, Germany

• Publication Year: 2001

• Edition: First Edition

• Language: German

• Format: Hardcover

• Printing: Full color

• Story Type: Complete story

• Collector Appeal: German first edition of an official Asterix album