The Irish Version: XIII 17 (XIII (Cinebook))
Initially serialized inSpiroumagazine in 1984, “XIII”was created byJean Van Hamme, the author behind “Thorgal” and “Largo Winch”—the latter in comic and book form as well as on the big screen—andWilliam Vance, illustrator of the bestsellers “Howard Flynn,” “Bruce Hawker,” “Bruno Brazil,” “Bob Morane” and “Marshall Blueberry.” This special volume, however, was illustrated by recently departed comic legendJean “Moebius” Giraud, of “Blueberry” and “L’Incal” fame.