Description
Lucky Luke. Phil Defer The Feared
Book Summary
This deluxe edition recovers two classic adventures of the fastest cowboy in the West, created by the legendary Morris. The volume includes the story that gives the album its title and the first publication of "Lucky Luke and Pills," both originally appearing in the magazine Le Moustique between 1954 and 1955. To mark the character's 70th anniversary, Ediciones Kraken presents a limited print run of 1,000 numbered copies, featuring a new digitization of the original plates that enhances the author's lines and recovers dialogue censored in later editions. An essential piece for collectors and fans of European comics.
What is it about?
The album brings together two early stories from the Lucky Luke universe. In "Phil Defer The Feared," the lonesome cowboy faces a fearsome gunman nicknamed "Trigger Happy" in a duel of wit and marksmanship that tests his legendary speed. The second story introduces "Pills," a character who adds a new challenge to the hero's wanderings. Both narratives are imbued with Morris's characteristic humor, featuring an agile pace and refined artwork that defines the series' classic aesthetic. This edition stands out for including the original dialogue, offering a more authentic, uncensored vision of the character's early adventures.
Main themes
- Dueling and justice in the Wild West, treated with irony and a sense of honor.
- The figure of the lone hero and his moral code in the face of the law of the fastest.
- Absurdist humor and parodies of classic Western archetypes.
- The evolution of European comics and Morris's early work as a genre benchmark.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at collectors of European comics and followers of the Lucky Luke series who are looking for carefully produced editions with historical value. It is also ideal for readers interested in the humorous Western and the work of Morris, as well as those who appreciate limited print runs and details of graphic restoration. This is not an introductory read for the series, but an archival piece for connoisseurs.
What this book offers
- Access to two classic Lucky Luke stories in their original, uncensored version, with recovered dialogue.
- A deluxe numbered edition limited to 1,000 copies, with half-bound casing and large format.
- A new digitization of the original plates that allows one to appreciate the detail of Morris's artwork.
- A testament to the editorial and creative context of the 1950s in European comics.
- Collector and documentary value to complete the character's bibliography.
Technical specifications
- Author: De Bévère, Maurice
- Publisher: Kraken
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: GRAPHIC NOVELS, COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS
- Collection: LUCKY LUKE
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: October 2016
- Number of pages: 64
- Weight: 231 g
Editorial assessment
This edition of "Lucky Luke. Phil Defer The Feared" stands out for its documentary rigor and material quality. The recovery of the censored dialogue and the restoration of the original plates offer a reading experience more faithful to the author's intent. It is a publication designed for a knowledgeable audience that values both the historical content and the editorial object, and who wishes to possess a unique piece within the character's long career. Its limited print run makes it a significant acquisition for any collection of classic European comics.