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Lucky Luke #17
On The Daltons' Trail
Rin Tin Can, possibly the stupidest dog ever, is left in charge of the jail. Obviously, the Daltons escape and steal some horses and guns. Lucky Luke refuses to get involved, but when he witnesses the prison guards' incompetence and Rin Tan Can's remarkable lack of brains, he has no choice but to set out on the Daltons' trail of holdups and burglaries.
48 pages, Paperback
First published October 7, 1960
About the author
Morris
724 books137 followersThe Belgian author Morris (full name Maurice de Bevere) is best known for his humorous cowboy character, Lucky Luke. Morris started his career in 1945 in Le Moustique, creating various covers and illustrations. By the end of the 1940s, Morris met his colleagues Jijé, Franquin and Will. These four artists would be called "The Gang of 4", because they all worked in Jijé's studio at that time. The first episode of Lucky Luke, 'Arizona 1880', was published in L'Almanach Spirou 1947, and was later continued in Spirou. In his early 'Lucky Luke' comics, Morris was greatly inspired by animated cartoons à la Disney.
In 1949, Jijé took Morris and Franquin to the US, where Morris met Jack Davis and Harvey Kurtzman, whom he helped with their plans for Mad Magazine. He also met René Goscinny in the US. In 1955, Morris returned to Europe and collaborated with René Goscinny on 'Lucky Luke'. Goscinny wrote the scenarios of over 35 stories, which led to the great success of the series.
'Lucky Luke' is one of the best-sellers i
In 1949, Jijé took Morris and Franquin to the US, where Morris met Jack Davis and Harvey Kurtzman, whom he helped with their plans for Mad Magazine. He also met René Goscinny in the US. In 1955, Morris returned to Europe and collaborated with René Goscinny on 'Lucky Luke'. Goscinny wrote the scenarios of over 35 stories, which led to the great success of the series.
'Lucky Luke' is one of the best-sellers i
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December 30, 2015
Des Menschen bester Freund
Ich schaue mir gern Fernsehsendungen über Hundetrainer an. Martin Rütter, Cesar Milan und Victoria Stillwell gehören für mich fest zur TV-Unterhaltung. Oft haben sie es mit wirklich verrückten Tölen zu tun, mit faulen Läusesäcken, mit lernresistenten Vierbeinern oder mit chaotischen Besserwissern, die "nur spielen wollen" und dabei das Wohnzimmer zerlegen in ihrer Manie, die Familie beschützen zu müssen. Auch Lucky Luke hat seit diesem Band nun so einen Begleiter, der dringend in die Hundeschule müsste - aber ich bin mir sicher, selbst Martin Rütter würde an Rantanplan scheitern, der sowohl Jolly Jumper als auch die Daltons in den Wahnsinn treibt. Ich schlage den Köter mal bei VOX vor.
Ich schaue mir gern Fernsehsendungen über Hundetrainer an. Martin Rütter, Cesar Milan und Victoria Stillwell gehören für mich fest zur TV-Unterhaltung. Oft haben sie es mit wirklich verrückten Tölen zu tun, mit faulen Läusesäcken, mit lernresistenten Vierbeinern oder mit chaotischen Besserwissern, die "nur spielen wollen" und dabei das Wohnzimmer zerlegen in ihrer Manie, die Familie beschützen zu müssen. Auch Lucky Luke hat seit diesem Band nun so einen Begleiter, der dringend in die Hundeschule müsste - aber ich bin mir sicher, selbst Martin Rütter würde an Rantanplan scheitern, der sowohl Jolly Jumper als auch die Daltons in den Wahnsinn treibt. Ich schlage den Köter mal bei VOX vor.
April 18, 2020
This tale introduces Rantaplan (or Rin Tin Can), and with him greatly anthropomorphizes all animals in general. Even Jolly Jumper speaks now. It adds another layer to the stories, a fresh new canvas to fill up with jokes, so I have few complaints. I never did like the dog as much as many others, though.
As for the Daltons, I feel that they're getting a little old now. Jack and William have lost every unique characteristic they had and are just becoming the bland middle brothers, whilst Averell continues to get dumber (and hungrier), and Joe is consumed by his hatred for Lucky Luke. They also dress up always in their prison uniforms, which never worked for me too well either.
Still, the action and comedy remain intact.
As for the Daltons, I feel that they're getting a little old now. Jack and William have lost every unique characteristic they had and are just becoming the bland middle brothers, whilst Averell continues to get dumber (and hungrier), and Joe is consumed by his hatred for Lucky Luke. They also dress up always in their prison uniforms, which never worked for me too well either.
Still, the action and comedy remain intact.
October 20, 2019
I just love the town signs in the series: "Welcome to Sinful Gulch. Local speciality: Hemp rope"
And this was one of the best badass lines I've heard in a long time: "I want a room for my revolver in, and I don't like to sleep far from my revolver!"
Daltons are on the run from the jail and Lucky Luke's after them. Rin Tin Can, man's best friend, will also be chasing the Daltons and once again, It's a pleasure to follow his thoughts and actions during the ups and downs of the story.
And this was one of the best badass lines I've heard in a long time: "I want a room for my revolver in, and I don't like to sleep far from my revolver!"
Daltons are on the run from the jail and Lucky Luke's after them. Rin Tin Can, man's best friend, will also be chasing the Daltons and once again, It's a pleasure to follow his thoughts and actions during the ups and downs of the story.
January 20, 2023
Cinebook (UK) English translation from French 1971 Dargaud
->ORIGINALLY 1962's #17 "Sur la piste des Dalton" (Dupuis)
Most notably, this is the introduction of Rantanplan (Rin-Tin-Can in English) who became known as "The Dumbest Dog in the West" beginning with his aimless brainlessness within. Besides lacking logic, he also hasn't much sense of smell, obviously vital to tracking escapees, from a perpetually drippy nose. I would've found him funnier here if I wasn't already well-accustomed to his well-tread antics but my favorite of them, his complete cluelessness about expected allegiance, flourishes best in this first appearance!
It's a typically goofy Goscinny story but Morris' lines seem a bit thin throughout- more of a pencil caliber than the brush->strokery that I'm accustomed to (from reading all but a few tomes). I was only bothered by how differently the Daltons looked- but it could all be in my head, especially because I've read this series in a shockingly bizarre order.
->ORIGINALLY 1962's #17 "Sur la piste des Dalton" (Dupuis)
Most notably, this is the introduction of Rantanplan (Rin-Tin-Can in English) who became known as "The Dumbest Dog in the West" beginning with his aimless brainlessness within. Besides lacking logic, he also hasn't much sense of smell, obviously vital to tracking escapees, from a perpetually drippy nose. I would've found him funnier here if I wasn't already well-accustomed to his well-tread antics but my favorite of them, his complete cluelessness about expected allegiance, flourishes best in this first appearance!
It's a typically goofy Goscinny story but Morris' lines seem a bit thin throughout- more of a pencil caliber than the brush->strokery that I'm accustomed to (from reading all but a few tomes). I was only bothered by how differently the Daltons looked- but it could all be in my head, especially because I've read this series in a shockingly bizarre order.
August 16, 2025
Ez már nem az első kötet, ami nagyon hasonló felépítésű történettel jelentkezik. A Daltonok megszöknek a börtönből, Lucky Luke épp arra jár és néhány kalandos epizód után sikeresen el is fogja őket is visszakíséri a börtönbe. Ami a figyelemreméltó az egészben, hogy a jól bevált recept itt is működik. A hab a tortán most Rantanplan, a nem túl eszes börtönőr kutya központi szerepe, ami szintén jól sikerült. Sok-sok poén és nevetés, kell ennél több? :)
December 8, 2019
Rantanplan's first appearance and he was actually funny back then (unlike his own spin-off).
February 4, 2024
Initialement parue dans Spirou n°1138 à 1159 (1960) puis dans l'album n°17 des éditions Spirou, cet album de 1962 est signé par Goscinny au scénario et Morris au dessin même si dans les premières éditions, Morris est crédité également pour les textes.
Dans un pénitencier du Texas, les Dalton ne pensent qu'a s'évader malgré la surveillance d'un chien exceptionnel : Rantanplan ! Une fois dehors, les Dalton sont poursuivis par les gardiens et Rantanplan. Ils demandent de l'aide à Lucky Luke, mais ce dernier en a marre de courir sans cesse après ce quatuor fraternel et il décline la proposition. Néanmoins, il finit par revenir sur sa décision et se lance donc, une fois encore, à la poursuite des Dalton avec l'aide spéciale de Rantantplan.
Cet album est le premier avec le chien le plus bête de l'Ouest. On y retrouve toute la verve créatrice de Goscinny et le trait souple de Morris. Les gags s'enchaînent et bien qu'on sache comment tout cela va se terminer, on se délecte des méandres humoristiques distillés par l'empereur de la BD humoristique : René Goscinny ! J'ai retrouvé mes douze ans en relisant cette histoire et je suis toujours aussi admiratif de l'Art de Goscinny.
Initialement parue dans Spirou n°1138 à 1159 (1960) puis dans l'album n°17 des éditions Spirou, cet album de 1962 est signé par Goscinny au scénario et Morris au dessin même si dans les premières éditions, Morris est crédité également pour les textes.
Dans un pénitencier du Texas, les Dalton ne pensent qu'a s'évader malgré la surveillance d'un chien exceptionnel : Rantanplan ! Une fois dehors, les Dalton sont poursuivis par les gardiens et Rantanplan. Ils demandent de l'aide à Lucky Luke, mais ce dernier en a marre de courir sans cesse après ce quatuor fraternel et il décline la proposition. Néanmoins, il finit par revenir sur sa décision et se lance donc, une fois encore, à la poursuite des Dalton avec l'aide spéciale de Rantantplan.
Cet album est le premier avec le chien le plus bête de l'Ouest. On y retrouve toute la verve créatrice de Goscinny et le trait souple de Morris. Les gags s'enchaînent et bien qu'on sache comment tout cela va se terminer, on se délecte des méandres humoristiques distillés par l'empereur de la BD humoristique : René Goscinny ! J'ai retrouvé mes douze ans en relisant cette histoire et je suis toujours aussi admiratif de l'Art de Goscinny.
July 30, 2026
The gloriouse introduction of Rantanplan.
He is already a well fleshed out charakter, cowardly, gluttonouse, and very very stupid.
The understanding the exact opposide of what hes told thing wasnt there yet.
As an early Lucky Luke the art isnt quiet here yet, but not bad actually. It looks good enough.
Avaral Dalton had some refinement as well. Surprisingly competent in "The Daltons Cousins", he ended up as a bit stupid in the later third, and this and the daltons escape cement him as a ever hungry idiot.
He is already a well fleshed out charakter, cowardly, gluttonouse, and very very stupid.
The understanding the exact opposide of what hes told thing wasnt there yet.
As an early Lucky Luke the art isnt quiet here yet, but not bad actually. It looks good enough.
Avaral Dalton had some refinement as well. Surprisingly competent in "The Daltons Cousins", he ended up as a bit stupid in the later third, and this and the daltons escape cement him as a ever hungry idiot.
August 12, 2018
'In het spoor van de daltons' markeert het debuut van Rataplan, de domste hond van het Wilde Westen en Goscinny's en Morris' parodie op filmhond Rin Tin Tin. We kunnen Rataplans bescheiden gedachtenwereld volgen, en ook Lucky Luke's paard Jolly Jumper is ineens een denkend wezen geworden. Verder wordt Averell's eetlust verder uitvergroot. Het verhaal is niet het beste onderdeel van dit album, maar het is goed getimed en sommige panels zijn niet minder dan prachtig.
March 2, 2021
Dalton bersaudara terlihat tingkat 'kebanditannya' di nomor ini. Seri komik Lucky Luke, walaupun sebenarnya merupakan komik aksi petualangan, namun lebih menitikberatkan pada komedi. Walhasil, tokoh-tokoh penjahatnya seringkali jadi tampak konyol. Di nomor ini, kita bisa lihat bahwa Dalton bersaudara, yang dalam beberapa nomor selalu tampak konyol, benar-benar ditakuti sampai-sampai satu kota mengungsi karena takut kepada mereka.
November 29, 2021
Rantanplanin ensimmäinen esiintyminen. Tosin ei Suomessa, sillä se nyt vain on kaikkia uskontoja vastaan julkaista sarjakuvia alkuperäisen järjestyksen mukaisessa järjestyksessä.
Hupaisinta tässä olivat kyltit, jotka olivat kaupunkien ulkopuolella, mihin sankarimme tulivat. Muuten oli huvittuneisuus vähän vähempää.
Hupaisinta tässä olivat kyltit, jotka olivat kaupunkien ulkopuolella, mihin sankarimme tulivat. Muuten oli huvittuneisuus vähän vähempää.
September 9, 2025
From the classic line of albums and definitely super fun - especially when it has the Daltons, Rin Tan Can and Lucky luke all chasing each other after another prison escape by the Daltons!
And here, Rin Tan Can steels the show.
And here, Rin Tan Can steels the show.
November 30, 2017
Aku terlalu cinta sama Dalton bersaudara terutama Averel dan Joe...tiap baca soal mereka selalu bawaannya gemes pengen aku makan LOL
December 27, 2019
Uno de los mejores ejemplares de Lucky Luke. Cada dos o tres páginas me detuve a reír. El ritmo de la historia me mantenía siempre al margen y no puede detenerme hasta el final.
January 8, 2021
Lucky Luke znowu na tropie Daltonów, tym razem z pomocą Bzika. Solidny album, dużo humoru wprowadza niezastąpiony Averell i jego apetyt, ale liczyłem na więcej.
December 30, 2021
Lucky Luke jahtaa Daltonin veljeksiä. Sarjakuvassa debytoi Rantanplan.
December 31, 2022
Anything with the Daltons is an instant win from me.
October 10, 2024
Volgens mij hadden wij deze vroeger thuis, dat verhoogt het leesplezier natuurlijk enorm.
May 17, 2026
Rataplan!
February 6, 2011
Rantaplan memang luar biasa.................!
sering tulalit pula
Tapi kok bsia yah jadi angjing penjaga penjara?
Kalao ada di sini, pasti om Jayus enggak perlu keluar duit banyak buat jalan-jalan. CUkup denagn satu-dua kilo daging ^_^
Untung akhirnya ia belajar, sahabat amnusia adalah anjing yang galak
Duh tapi kok tetap aja salah he he he he he
sering tulalit pula
Tapi kok bsia yah jadi angjing penjaga penjara?
Kalao ada di sini, pasti om Jayus enggak perlu keluar duit banyak buat jalan-jalan. CUkup denagn satu-dua kilo daging ^_^
Untung akhirnya ia belajar, sahabat amnusia adalah anjing yang galak
Duh tapi kok tetap aja salah he he he he he
July 29, 2011
Première apparition de Rantanplan, le chien le plus bête de l'ouest. L'histoire repose d'ailleurs essentiellement sur les frasques répété du chien et sur la proverbiale attitude bête et méchante des Dalton, une fois de plus en fuite.
January 26, 2013
This was the first Lucky Luke comics I read as a kid. It must be around 1967 in the Italian children weekly Corriere dei piccoli. I love it of course. A cow-boy, bandits, a dog: what more do you need?
September 15, 2016
πολύ αστείο κατά τόπους, αλλά και πολύ επαναλαμβανόμενο, με βασικό μοτίβο τη χαζομάρα και την πείνα του Άβερελ και του Ραν Ταν Πλαν. Ίσως να είναι από αυτά τα πράγματα που όσο πιο πολύ τα ακούς/βλέπεις/διαβάζεις τόσο πιο πολύ γελάς
November 2, 2013
#Program BUBU
Untuk menggantikan versi Indira yang hilang.
Untuk menggantikan versi Indira yang hilang.
October 17, 2015
Sur La Piste Des Dalton, udah bareng sama Goscinny jadi ceritanya lebih 'cantik' ilustrasi nya juga sudah 'tetap'
I like it
I like it
November 25, 2019
In mijn jeugd bijna alle delen gelezen.
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