Lucky Luke franchise legacy and celebrations

The Lucky Luke franchise, created by Belgian artist Morris, is being highlighted through various media releases and commemorative events marking its long history.

Recent developments include the release of an animated film collection on Blu-ray and DVD. This collection features the 1971 film ‘Lucky Luke – Daisy Town’, noted for its satire of the Western genre, and the 1978 film ‘Lucky Luke – His Greatest Trick’, which follows the character's hunt for the Dalton brothers.

Additionally, the series is celebrating an eighty-year legacy, with approximately 380 million copies of its eighty-seven albums sold and translated into roughly thirty languages. To mark this longevity, a thematic exhibition titled ‘Lucky Luke court toujours !’ (Lucky Luke is still running!) has been organized. Curated by Joub and involving several organizations including Dargaud and the Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée, the exhibition uses a non-chronological approach to explore motifs such as the cavalry, villains, and saloon fights.