151 - ACHDÉ (Hervé Darmenton) and JUL. — Lucky Luke: A Cowboy in Paris

ACHDÉ (Hervé Darmenton) and JUL. — Lucky Luke: A Cowboy in Paris Paris, Lucky Comics, 2018. Quarto, publisher’s illustrated hardcover, blue spine, 48 pages in color. First edition of this volume from The Adventures of Lucky Luke, illustrated by Achdé and written by Jul, based on the characters created by Morris. In this adventure, Lucky Luke leaves the plains of the Wild West to accompany the French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi to Paris, where Bartholdi is tasked with creating the famous Statue of Liberty. The lone cowboy discovers the French capital and its inhabitants, all while having to thwart the schemes of those seeking to undermine the project. A comic book brimming with humor and historical references, paying homage to Morris and his famous character, while highlighting the bonds of friendship between France and the United States. A beautiful copy, showing slight signs of handling.