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Lucky Luke and the Beer Crisis
A new Lucky Luke adventure involves a beer crisis in a German settlement in the American West, leading to a labor conflict and cultural exploration.
German
Germany
EntertainmentConflictHistoryCultureWesternComic
Egmont Ehapa MediaNew York Tribune
Lucky LukeFrederick TrumpRichard WagnerMarlene DietrichKarl Marx
- What kind of conflict does Lucky Luke encounter in Milwaukee?
- The story features a fictional conflict between a powerful brewer, Frederick Trump, and workers demanding better wages and working conditions, mirroring real-world labor struggles.
- What historical event is relevant to the setting of the comic?
- The new Lucky Luke comic focuses on German immigrants in the USA, particularly those who arrived after the 1848 revolution, settling in the "German Belt."
- What is the main plot driver in this new Lucky Luke adventure?
- Lucky Luke's back pain leads him to a German settlement in the American West, where he discovers a beer crisis affecting the region's saloons.
- What problem does Lucky Luke encounter in the German settlement?
- The crisis is caused by a halt in beer deliveries from breweries, threatening the Wild West's entertainment industry. Lucky Luke travels to Milwaukee to solve the problem.
- What cultural elements are included in the comic's depiction of Milwaukee?
- The comic includes references to historical figures like Richard Wagner and Marlene Dietrich, along with depictions of German culture and cuisine. It also features familiar characters like the Double-Headed Eagle.