For Maria: XIII Vol. 9 (Volume 9)
Initially serialized in Spirou magazine in 1984,  XIIIA" was created by Jean Van Hamme, the author behind  ThorgalA" and  Largo WinchA"-the latter in comic and book form as well as on the big screen-and William Vance, illustrator of the bestsellers  Howard Flynn,A"  Bruce Hawker,A"  Bruno Brazil,A"  Bob MoraneA" and  Marshall Blueberry.A"