Lucky Luke Vol. 80: The Alibi

A rich individual hires Lucky Luke to escort his stepdaughter Gisella on a trip across the Wild West, to show her the hard life of settlers and frontiersmen.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2021
Publisher: Cinebook Ltd

Lucky Luke is approached by a wealthy individual with an unusual request: he wants to hire the Lonesome Cowboy to escort his stepdaughter, Gisella, on a trip across the Wild West. The individual desires for Gisella to experience firsthand the challenging life of settlers and frontiersmen before settling into a comfortable married life. Luke plans a series of fake, safe incidents to entertain Gisella, but she is no shrinking violet and often finds herself in trouble.

As the journey progresses, Gisella begins to appreciate the hardships and struggles of the people she meets. She learns to cook, ride horses, and shoot a gun, and even forms a bond with a young orphan boy she meets along the way. However, her experiences also put her in danger, as she becomes a target for some of the rougher characters in the Wild West.

Lucky Luke must use all of his skills and wit to keep Gisella safe and ensure that she completes her journey. He faces off against bandits, outlaws, and even supernatural creatures, all while trying to keep Gisella's innocence and curiosity intact.

In the end, Gisella returns home with a newfound respect for the Wild West and a deeper understanding of the people who live there. She is grateful for the adventure and the lessons she has learned, and Lucky Luke is proud of the young woman he has helped to grow.

The story of Lucky Luke and Gisella is a classic example of the Western genre, combining action, adventure, and humor in a way that has entertained generations of readers. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring appeal of the Wild West as a cultural icon.

Dimension: 287 x 217 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800440388