Jesse and Frank James historically viewed themselves as intellectuals, Frank having a love for Shakespeare he acquired from his father’s books while Jesse viewed himself as a philosopher of sorts. ![]() ![]() Goscinny plays on this and their folk legend status to squeeze out a ton of humour, satirising the human response to crises, how a copper always seems to stick out like a sore thumb, and how people justify their actions to suit themselves. He did believe himself to be a Robin Hood figure, although there is no evidence the gang shared their takings with anyone other than themselves. Part of Jesse James’ genuine appeal to the masses, and why the Pinkertons had difficulty capturing him, was because he was an Ex-Confederate soldier who related well to the common folk. There was a consistent dynamism to their work that homaged the romanticism of the Wild West, but lovingly skewered it at the same time. While Morris later produced some good tales with others, the best Lucky Luke stories were without a doubt produced when René Goscinny was the writer. So while they are definitely up to no good, Luke may not be able to do anything about it. The trouble is that Jesse, Frank and Cole are such likeable fellows who have endeared themselves to the residents of Nothing Gulch. The Pinkerton Detective Agency hires Luke to chase Jesse, his brother Frank and cousin Cole out of the Lone Star State and into the open arms of the Pinkertons. Jesse James and his gang decide that things have become too hot for them, and the solution is to head down to Texas where they aren’t wanted. ![]() Lucky Luke featured more than a few historical figures and events over the years and his thirty-fifth outing saw the turn of legendary outlaw Jesse James and the notorious James-Younger Gang.
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