Description
Lucky Luke. Alone Against the Daltons
Book Summary
In this new adventure from the classic series, Lucky Luke travels to Hadley City to attend the wedding of his friend Samuel Parker, the sheriff who locked up the fearsome Dalton brothers. Upon hearing the news, the Daltons escape from prison with a single goal: to hang the sheriff. The city panics, but a proud Sam refuses the help of the famous cowboy. A story of loyalty, tension, and humor that pits the fastest gun in the West against his most personal challenge yet.
What is it about?
Lucky Luke goes to Hadley City to celebrate the wedding of his old friend Samuel Parker, the local sheriff responsible for keeping the Daltons behind bars. When the brothers find out Sam is getting married, they hatch an escape plan and break out of jail, determined to fulfill their promise of vengeance: to hang him. The town, terrified of the outlaws' imminent arrival, seeks shelter. However, the sheriff is stubborn and decides to face the Daltons all by himself, rejecting any help from Lucky Luke. The cowboy must then find a way to protect his friend without him noticing, in a duel of egos and danger that blends the series' characteristic humor with Wild West action.
Main themes
- Loyalty and friendship: Lucky Luke's commitment to his friend the sheriff, despite the latter's refusal of help.
- Pride and responsibility: Sam Parker's decision to face the Daltons alone, putting his own wedding and life at risk.
- Vengeance and justice: The Daltons' plan to settle scores with the man who imprisoned them.
- Humor and Western parody: The mix of comic situations with the classic shootouts and chases of the Western genre.
Who is it recommended for?
This comic is aimed at readers of all ages who enjoy classic Western humor, lighthearted adventures, and the iconic characters of European comics. It is ideal for veteran Lucky Luke fans looking to complete their collection as well as new readers seeking a self-contained, fun, and easy-to-read story. It is also suitable for young people starting out with graphic novels thanks to its accessible tone and fast pace.
What this book offers
- A self-contained adventure that delves into the relationship between Lucky Luke and Sheriff Sam Parker.
- The series' characteristic humor, with witty dialogue and absurd situations starring the Daltons.
- A story of friendship and pride that adds layers of personal conflict beyond the action.
- Classic illustrations that maintain the original graphic style of the Lucky Luke collection.
- A light and entertaining read, perfect for a leisure afternoon.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Ediciones Kraken
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Graphic novels, Graphic novels: superheroes and supervillains, Comics and graphic novels
- Series: LUCKY LUKE
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: December 2017
- Number of pages: 48
- Weight: 402 g
Editorial review
Lucky Luke. Alone Against the Daltons is a solid installment in the long-running series of the most famous cowboy in comics. The plot, centered on the sheriff's stubbornness and Lucky Luke's ingenuity to protect him without being discovered, offers an original conflict that refreshes the classic formula. Humor, as always, is the story's great ally, and the Daltons play their role as comedic antagonists to perfection. For fans of the collection, it is a recommended addition that maintains the spirit of the original adventures. For those approaching it for the first time, it functions as an accessible and fun gateway into the Lucky Luke universe.