XIII is a cult series in Europe. It's been made into a TV miniseries, starring Stephen Dorff and Val Kilmer, which premiered on NBC in the US and is now available on DVD.
With the conspiracy that nearly claimed his life dismantled, XIII can finally turn all his attention towards uncovering his own distant past. Armed with everything he could find on Jason Fly-the man he seems to be-he heads to Green Falls, where he grew up. The problem with amnesia is that you never know exactly what you'll dig up when you go home again. And...is everything really solved concerning the presidential assassination that cost him his memory?
Continuing the thrilling graphic novel series, and XIII finally turns his attention towards discovering his own distant past. Ages: 15+
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"
More than 10 million copies have been sold of the 19 books in the XIII series. XIII is best known in the UK for the bestselling 2003 video game produced by Ubisoft. Jean Van Hamme is the creator of the Thorgal and Largo Winch series (Cinebook - also available from Turnaround).