The Daltons' Escape by René Goscinny

Why read the book?

Joe, William, Jack, and Averell Dalton plan and carry out an escape, with Joe burning to get even with the man who keeps catching them. Once loose, they cause the usual trouble across the territory while Lucky Luke takes up the chase.

This was the first album the Daltons headlined as the famous four brothers under Goscinny, and it sets the pattern for many to follow. Joe seethes, Averell thinks about food, and the gap between the gang's grand plans and their poor luck drives the comedy, with Jolly Jumper helping Luke close the net.

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What I Loved

The chemistry of the four brothers, set by height and by temper, is already in full working order here. Goscinny gives Joe his rage and Averell his appetite, and the running joke of the escape that never quite pays off is a delight. It is a fast, funny chase done with great timing.

Key Takeaway

The brothers' first proper outing sets the template for every Dalton escape that follows.

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