General Golden Mane

 In General "Golden Mane", Lieutenant Mike Blueberry faces one of his most difficult challenges yet, as he crosses paths with a powerful and charismatic military leader whose ambitions threaten to plunge the American frontier into chaos. The “Golden Mane” refers to General Allister, a flamboyant, golden-haired officer with a reputation for bravery—but also for ruthlessness and unchecked ambition.

The story begins when Blueberry is ordered to assist General Allister in a campaign to subdue Native American resistance in contested territory. However, Blueberry quickly becomes suspicious of the general’s true motives. Unlike other officers, General Allister is not driven by duty or justice—but by personal glory, political advancement, and a thirst for conquest.

As the general’s tactics grow increasingly brutal, targeting not only warriors but also innocent Native families, Blueberry finds himself at odds with his superiors. His warnings about the general's recklessness are ignored, and soon, the conflict escalates into a full-blown military disaster that could have been avoided.

Determined to expose the truth, Blueberry begins gathering evidence of Allister’s war crimes and political maneuvering. He faces fierce resistance from the army's upper ranks, who prefer to protect the general’s image for political reasons. With only a few allies and growing danger around him, Blueberry must tread carefully to survive.

Through strategic thinking, bold confrontations, and moments of unexpected compassion from unlikely sources, Blueberry eventually uncovers Allister’s secret dealings—including illegal arms trades and the deliberate sabotage of peace negotiations. He presents his findings at great personal risk, forcing the military to act and bringing the general’s reign of terror to an end.

General "Golden Mane" is a hard-hitting tale about the dangers of blind patriotism, ambition without ethics, and the cost of telling the truth in a system that rewards power. Once again, Lt. Blueberry proves himself not just a skilled soldier, but a principled man who stands firm even when surrounded by corruption.

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General Golden Mane Jean-Michel Charlier (writer), Jean Giraud (artist) Dargaud (original French publisher) 1960s Western comics, Adventure, Historical Fiction Download Here

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