William Dalton

William Dalton is one of the bumbling Dalton cousins from the Belgian comics tradition, appearing in the pages of Spirou alongside his rowdy brothers Averell, Joe, and Jack — outlaws who frequently cross paths with sharpshooter Lucky Luke.

Stepping out of the Belgian comics tradition that gave the world some of its most beloved adventure anthologies, William Dalton made his debut in the pages of Spirou back in 1959, brought to life by the talented duo of Jean-Michel Charlier and MiTacq. A Silver Age creation from Dupuis, he's part of a wonderfully rowdy extended family — sharing his pages with the likes of Averell, Joe, and Jack Dalton, as well as comics legends Lucky Luke and Fantasio. With a publishing history stretching an impressive 65 years from 1959 to 2024, William is a quietly enduring presence in Franco-Belgian comics, the kind of character that rewards the dedicated collector who loves digging into the rich, sprawling universe of Spirou and its kin.