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Lucky Luke

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Lucky Luke is a Franco Belgian Western comic series created by Belgian cartoonist Morris in 1946. It follows a wandering cowboy described as the man who shoots faster than his shadow, often accompanied by his horse Jolly Jumper and opposed by caricatured versions of Western outlaws such as the Dalton brothers. The series uses historical settings and figures for comedy and adventure, with René Goscinny writing many of its best known albums.

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Who originally created the Lucky Luke comic series?

The Franco-Belgian Western comic Lucky Luke was created by the Belgian cartoonist Maurice De Bevere, better known by his pen name Morris, in 1946. The series was later written by famed French writer René Goscinny (of Asterix fame) during its golden age.

Who are the main antagonists in the Lucky Luke comics?

Lucky Luke frequently encounters and outsmarts the Dalton Brothers, who are caricatured versions of the historical Dalton Gang. The comic features Joe, William, Jack, and Averell Dalton, who are depicted as bumbling, endlessly escaping convicts attempting to rob banks or trains.

What is the name of Lucky Luke's famous horse?

Lucky Luke is famously accompanied by his incredibly intelligent and witty horse, Jolly Jumper. Jolly Jumper is known for his sarcastic inner monologues, his ability to untie his own ropes, and his habit of playing checkers or eating like a human.

What is Lucky Luke's famous catchphrase at the end of the comics?

The iconic tagline associated with the series is that Lucky Luke is the 'man who shoots faster than his shadow'. At the end of almost every comic book, he rides off into the sunset on Jolly Jumper while singing the song 'I'm a poor lonesome cowboy'.

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