MORRIS & GOSCINNY (René). Lucky Luke. The Dalton cure - Lot 260

MORRIS & GOSCINNY (René). Lucky Luke. The Dalton cure original edition, published by Dargaud and printed in France in November 1982, as clearly indicated by the publishing details and legal deposit appearing in the album. In this classic adventure, the Dalton brothers are entrusted to a specialist who is convinced that he can cure them of their criminal instincts. This attempt at re-education, as ambitious as it is absurd, serves as a pretext for a savory satire of pseudo-scientific methods and human nature. René Goscinny deploys his writing talent here, alternating punchy dialogues and comical situations, while Morris's highly legible drawings accentuate the comedy with precise, expressive staging. Lucky Luke, true to form, observes the unexpected effects of this supposed cure with distance and irony. The album takes the form of a full-color hardback in the classic format of Dargaud's Lucky Luke collection. This is the first print run of this 1982 edition, now sought-after by collectors. The copy is in good overall condition, with moderate traces of use consistent with its age, and no notable structural defects. The interior is clean and complete, retaining all its reading freshness.