A Lucky Luke Adventure #45

Four very nervous outlaws in prison stripes find themselves stacked inside a hangman's noose on this wonderfully deadpan cover by Achdé — a gag that perfectly captures Lucky Luke's signature blend of Western tension and dry humor. Lucky Luke himself peers in from the corner, cool as ever beneath his trademark hat, while a crowd of silhouetted onlookers gathers in the red-drenched background. This 45th entry in the long-running series, crafted by Achdé and Laurent Gerra in the style of Morris, is a fine reminder of why these adventures remain such a pleasure.