Lucky Luke: Bridge over the Mississippi; paperback; series No. 68

A grand project begins: building the first bridge over the Mississippi River.

Rival towns compete fiercely to control the bridge’s location and reap the profits.

Lucky Luke is called in to keep the peace and ensure fair play.

Greedy businessmen, corrupt officials, and hot-headed locals fan the rivalry.

The Daltons also see the project as a chance for mischief and quick gains.

Chaos, sabotage, and comic brawls threaten the construction.

Thanks to Luke’s level-headedness, the bridge is finally completed, symbolizing progress and unity.