The volume opens with our titular hero riding peacefully on his faithful steed, Jolly Jumper, until he is ambushed by an unknown attacker. A quick gunfight ensues, but the assailant manages to get away, leaving behind a Wanted poster with Lucky Luke's face on it. Soon after, he saves a lone wagon beset by
Apache raiders. After driving the attackers off, Luke finds
that the occupants of the wagon are three lovely young women! Three
sisters on their way to start a new life, and who all find the
lonesome cowboy . . . quite interesting. But with the Apache's still on his trail, and others looking to claim the bounty, Lucky Luke is most definitely a wanted man!
Although I have heard of, I've not read any 'Lucky Luke' stories before, so I didn't really know what to expect. What I did read though, I enjoyed immensely! A homage to the old Western movies and serials, filled with gunfights, sleazy bandits, saloon brawls, strong resilient women and plenty of suspense.
Bonhomme's art style works very well, with a minimal colour palette rather than full colour panels. The colour scheme manages to bring the panels to life and suits the story very well, giving it a basic look, but one that is still full of plenty details that will arrest the eyes.
It's an excellent read, filled with classic Western tropes, but still feeling fresh and exciting, and a few surprises along the way, yet still respecting the classic original comics.
Just like Lucky Luke in the story, this should be on your Most Wanted lists!
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