XIII

Jean Van Hamme and William Vance's long-running Belgian thriller, XIII, launched in 2000 from Dargaud Benelux and continues to unfold across 25 issues. The series follows an amnesiac man who discovers he is a key figure in a vast conspiracy, blending espionage, political intrigue, and a search for identity. Its taut, cinematic storytelling and Vance's clean, detailed artwork have made it a benchmark in European adventure comics.