Lucky Luke Vol. 79: Steaming Up The Mississippi

Lucky Luke finds himself in a race with two steamboat captains over the exclusive rights to a route after stumbling upon a heated argument between them in New Orleans.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2021
Publisher: Cinebook Ltd

Lucky Luke finds himself in the bustling city of New Orleans, where he encounters a lively argument between two steamboat captains. The argument quickly escalates into a wager, with both captains daring each other to reach Minneapolis first after steaming up the Mississippi River. Captain Barstow, fearing that his opponent might resort to cheating, hastily invites Luke to join him on his vessel, the Daisy Belle. While Captain Barstow's concerns are not entirely unfounded, the true threat to both boats lies in the formidable Old Man River itself.

As the two boats set sail, tensions run high, and the competition becomes fierce. The captains employ all their skills and strategies to navigate the treacherous waters and outmaneuver their rivals. The river, with its shifting currents and unpredictable rapids, poses a constant challenge to the captains and their crews.

Despite the dangers, Lucky Luke remains undaunted. He uses his quick wit and cunning to outsmart his opponents, and even manages to befriend some of the river's inhabitants, including a wise old riverboat pilot and a playful river otter.

As the race continues, the stakes grow higher, and the captains become increasingly desperate. They resort to all sorts of tactics, from sabotage to bribery, to gain an advantage. But in the end, it is the skill and determination of the captains and their crews that determine the outcome.

In a thrilling climax, the Daisy Belle emerges as the winner, claiming the exclusive rights to the Minneapolis route. Lucky Luke, though victorious, realizes that the real victory lies in the camaraderie and teamwork that the two captains and their crews had developed throughout the race.

As the Daisy Belle docks in Minneapolis, Lucky Luke bids farewell to his new friends and sets off on his next adventure, knowing that he has encountered something truly special in the city of New Orleans.

Weight: 170g
Dimension: 216 x 286 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800440173