Lucky Luke Comics
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An introduction to the Lucky Luke Comic book collection
The very first Lucky Luke comic was launched in 1946 and was featured in the "le journal de Spirou" a Belgian comics magazine. Morris (a.k.a Aldus Maurice De Bevere) both Drew and Wrote the first story about Lucky Luke, it was titled "Arizona". Morris later got Rene Goscinny onboard to do the writing, so he could himself focus on the actual drawing. Goscinny is perhaps better known as one of the creator of Asterix. After Morris death the comic has been continued by Achdé (Real name Hervé Darmenton). The latest comic book; Lucky Luke vs Pinkerton has been written by Daniel Pennac and is illustrated by Tonino Benacquista.
The comics are set in the Wild West of America around the end of the 19th century and spins its tales around real world events and characters.
Lucky Luke is popular throughout the world and has been translated into 27 languages with 76 different books published so far.
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Rails on the Prairie: Lucky Luke Vol. 32
Rails on the Prairie: Lucky Luke Vol. 32
Amazon Price: $5.80 (as of 06/02/2012)
Rails on the prairie follows Lucky Luke on the adventures he experience when he helps build the Transcontinental Railroad. There has been several acts of sabotage and it is up to Lucky Luke to prevent further interruptions as the railroad pushes westward.
This Lucky Luke comic was released in english on April 16th 2012 and is the newest english translation of the comic book series.
Lucky Luke Versus the Pinkertons: Lucky Luke Vol. 31
The most recent Lucky Luke - Newly released
Lucky Luke Versus the Pinkertons: Lucky Luke Vol. 31
Amazon Price: $5.79 (as of 06/02/2012)
The english translation of Lucky Luke Versus Pinkerton was released on the 16th of january 2012.
This adventure by Lucky Luke was written by Danel Pennac, not Morris, however it still has the charm and humour of the series.
Lucky Luke goes up against Allan Pinkerton, a strict Lawman who aims to make bandit hunting a rational business. As we all know Lucky Luke will protect anyone against evil-doers and as such he finds himself battling it out with Pinkerton.
The main characters of Lucky Luke
- Lucky Luke - the Hero of the comics. Lonesome Cowboy who is faster than his own shadow.
- Jolly Jumper - Very clever horse and Lucky Lukes faithful companion
- Rantanplan - The stupidest dog in the West
- The Dalton Brothers - Notorious Criminals, Lucky Lukes arch enemies
The other characters of Lucky Luke:
Throughout his Travels Lucky Luke meets and interacts with several historically famous people.
Most notably of these are the Dalton Brothers who continously escape from prison and get up to no good. It is a running joke in the books that Lucky Luke always needs to bring them back and mostly that is the case. There are however a few of the comics where Lucky Luke is surprised, either by them having been returned without his interaction or by them not having run off at all.
You can see some examples of the real people featuring in the Lucky Luke comments below, as well as see which volume your favourite Wild West celebrity is portrayed.
There are many more famous people throughout the books though and many more tales to explore. With this approach The Lucky Luke comics gives you a fun entry point into the events and people of the Wild West era.
I have found that the comics are a great way to learn about this part of the American history as my curiosity will often prompt me to go find out the "real" story after I have finished the Lucky Luke take on it.
Roy Bean featured in: The Judge: Lucky Luke Vol. 24 (Lucky Luke Adventures) by Morris
On a cattle drive to New Mexico, Lucky Luke travel more...0 points
Martha Jane Cannary Burke featured in: Calamity Jane: Lucky Luke 8 (Lucky Luke Adventures) by R. Goscinny
Calamity Jane saves Lucky Luke from a delicate sit more...0 points
William H. Bonney featured in: A Lucky Luke Adventure : Billy the Kid (Lucky Luke) by Goscinny
Lucky Luke is a one-hundred-percent real hero of t more...0 points
Jesse Woodson James featured in: Lucky Luke - Jesse James by Morris, Goscinny
Cowboy Lucky Luke upholds the law of the Wild West more...0 points
Joshua Abraham Norton featured in: Emperor Smith: Lucky Luke Vol. 22 (Lucky Luke Adventures) by Rene Goscinny
Lucky Luke and Jolly Jumper arrive in Grass Town a more...0 points
The Dalton gang for instance featured in:The Daltons' Escape: Lucky Luke Vol. 30 (Lucky Luke Adventures) by Rene Goscinny
The Daltons have escaped! Words that all fans of L more...0 points
Favourite Lucky Luke character?
there are so many characters in the comics, but which one do you prefer.
My favourite character from the comics has to be Averell, he is just such a lovely guy. He might not be the smartest person in the world, but he has a heart of gold. I get sad every time Joe is mean to him.
Learning from Comics?
I have found that the Lucky Luke comics are a great way to learn about this part of the American history as my curiosity will often prompt me to go find out the "real" story after I have finished the Lucky Luke take on it.
Just remember that the stories are written with artistic freedom.
What is your favourite Lucky Luke Comic?
My favourite has to be the The Tenderfoot. The comic is about the very posh british Waldo who enherits a ranch in the WIld West. He arrives with his butler Jasper to take over his new home. When the Wild West and Britain meets hilarities ensue.
What is your favourite?
Vol. 1 Billy the Kid
Lucky Luke is a one-hundred-percent real hero of t more...0 points
Vol. 2 Ghost Town
As he roams with his horse Jolly Jumper, always se more...0 points
Vol. 3 Dalton City
In this new volume, Lucky Luke has to clean out a more...0 points
Vol. 4 Jesse James
The story of Robin Hood has made a strong impressi more...0 points
Vol. 5 In the Shadow of the Derricks
Titusville, August 27, 1859: Colonel Drake discove more...0 points
Vol. 6 Ma Dalton
Lucky Luke makes the acquaintance of Ma Dalton at more...0 points
Vol. 7 Barbed Wire on the Prairie
Felps decides to plant lettuce on his property. Bu more...0 points
Vol. 8 Calamity Jane
Calamity Jane saves Lucky Luke from a delicate sit more...0 points
Vol. 9 The Wagon Train
A wagon train of pioneers drives through Nothing G more...0 points
Vol. 10 Tortillas for the Daltons
Just as the infamous Daltons are being transferred more...0 points
Vol. 11 Western Circus
Mulligan's Western circus-his troop, lion and elep more...0 points
Vol. 12 The Rivals of Painful Gulch
Two rival families live in Painful Gulch: the O'Ti more...0 points
Vol. 13 The Tenderfoot
At the funeral of old Baddy, everybody is moved ex more...0 points
Vol. 14 The Dashing White Cowboy
Some strange burglaries take place at each perform more...0 points
Vol. 16 The Black Hills
The Senate decides to settle the fertile lands of more...0 points
Vol. 17 Apache Canyon
Can Lucky Luke mediate between the two parties and more...0 points
Vol. 15 The Daltons in the Blizzard
The coolest cowboy in the Wild West goes north! Lu more...0 points
Vol. 18 The Escort
Lucky Luke must get Billy the Kid to New Mexico so more...0 points
Vol. 19 On the Daltons' Trail
Rin Tin Can, possibly the stupidest dog ever, is l more...0 points
Vol. 20 The Oklahoma Land Rush
The man who shoots faster than his own shadow is b more...0 points
Vol. 21 The 20th Cavalry
The Cheyenne are convinced that newly-arrived sett more...0 points
Vol. 22 Emperor Smith
Lucky Luke and Jolly Jumper arrive in Grass Town a more...0 points
Vol. 23 A Cure for the Daltons
Austrian Professor Otto von Himbeergeist arrives i more...0 points
Vol. 24 The Judge
On a cattle drive to New Mexico, Lucky Luke travel more...0 points
Vol. 25 The Stagecoach
Plagued by constant bandit attacks, Wells Fargo is more...0 points
Vol. 26 The Bounty Hunter
When a huge bounty is posted on a Cheyenne man for more...0 points
Vol. 30 The Daltons' Escape
The Daltons have escaped! Words that all fans of L more...0 points
Vol 28 The Dalton Cousins
Bob, Grat, Bill and Emmett Dalton were fearsome ba more...0 points
Vol. 27 Lucky Luke versus Joss Jamon
At the end of the Civil War, many former soldiers more...0 points
Vol. 29 The Grand Duke
Grand Duke Leonid of Russia is in Washington to si more...0 points
European Lucky Luke fan?
Spin offs
Other than that there are 2 volumes that deals with the early year of our hero, however again, these does not seem to have been translated to english.
Lucky Luke movies, cartoons and video games
All the extra stuff
Lucky Luke: Daisy Town English Audio
Amazon Price: $21.99 (as of 06/02/2012)
There are 4 animated movies about Lucky Luke as well as a television serie with 104 episodes all in all. The movies were first released on VHS, however has since been re-released on DVD.
Terence Hill (he also starred in the action television serie about Lucky Luke), Til Schweiger and the french Jean Dujardin have all played Lucky Luke in the 4 live action movies about the man who is faster than his own shadow.
Numerous computer games has also been made about our hero. The latest one being "Go West" that was released for PC and Nintendo Wii in 2007, the game is a collection of mini games where you get to play as Joe Dalton robbing a bank and shooting the police, you can take a trip to the saloon and do some fist fighting or attempt to do smoke signals as an indian. There is of course also a bunch of them where you get to play Lucky Luke himself as he chases after the Daltons.
Lucky Luke VS. Asterix
the battle of the belgian/french comics
Goscinny was involved in both comics and both have a witty approach to real world historical events and times. Both rely on funny stereotypes and both are very funny.
Which do you prefer?
Asterix - Veni vidi, vici!
goldenrulecomics says:
We're a family of Asterix fans. Never really got into Lucky Luke, though I've read a few. They are good stories.
Lucky Luke - I have a long, long way to go
Lucky Luke fan?
Leave a comment! :)
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itd_24 Jan 24, 2012 @ 11:40 am | delete
- I loved this comics as a kid :)
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Sources for more information
If you wan't to read more about the Lucky Luke comics try one of the links below
- Wikipedia
- Very nice breakdown of Lucky Luke related information
- Tvtropes
- This site has a lot of interesting observations about the comics
- Comicwiki
- Danish site, is worth checking out for non-danish speakers just to see the different versions of the "faster than his own shadow" back page
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- My lens on Lucky Luke and the other characters of the comic
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Bang Bang Lucky Luke
a tune about a lonesome cowboy
Lucky Luke EP
Amazon Price: $2.67 (as of 06/02/2012)
This tune by Patufo Y Su Banda is an ode to the man who is faster than his own Shadow.
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