Ett extraordinärt äventyr med Lucky Luke / Ett extraordinärt Lucky Luke-äventyr av... #[2]

Something feels delightfully off in the world of Lucky Luke — the cover by Bouzard shows the Lone Ranger of the prairie standing beside his famous white horse Jolly Jumper, but the usually spirited steed looks strangely unresponsive, rope in hand and saddle in place yet no sign of their trademark bond. Published by Cobolt in 2017, this Swedish-language adventure is fully conceived and drawn by Bouzard, whose clean, expressive linework captures both the charm and the gentle absurdity of the setup. If the title "Jolly Jumper svarar inte" — Jolly Jumper Doesn't Answer — is any indication, Lucky Luke may be having a rather one-sided conversation with his best friend for once.