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By (author) Van Hamme, Jean

Short /annotation:
XIII goes undercover inside an elite military unit, where allies and foes are finally revealed.

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Now called Ross Tanner, XIII joins the elite SPADS (Special Assault and Destruction Squads) to try and learn more about Captain Rowlands, his last identity. As if the shadowy threats hanging over his head weren”t enough, he also has to contend with gruelling training and a hostile instructor. Meanwhile, in Washington, investigations continue, and a series of clues emerge, pointing towards people XIII thought his allies. Can he trust Colonel Amos, General Carrington or – Lieutenant Jones?

Biographical note:
Initially serialized in Spirou magazine in 1984,XIIIA” was created by Jean Van Hamme, the author behindThorgalA” andLargo WinchA”-the latter in comic and book form as well as on the big screen-and William Vance, illustrator of the bestsellersHoward Flynn,A”Bruce Hawker,A”Bruno Brazil,A”Bob MoraneA” andMarshall Blueberry.A”