Movie · 2008 · Canal+
Is XIII: The Conspiracy based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. XIII: The Conspiracy is based on the comic XIII by Jean Van Hamme and Yves Sente and William Vance (1984).
The movie was released in 2008 on Canal+.
The comic behind XIII: The Conspiracy
XIII
Comic by Jean Van Hamme and Yves Sente and William Vance · first published 1984
Belgian graphic novel series.
XIII: books in order
- The Day of the Black Sun (1984)
- All the Tears of Hell
- Full red
- The Jason Fly Case
- The Night of August Third (1990)
- El Cascador
- Three Silver Watches (1995)
- The Trial
- The XIII Mystery: The Investigation (1999)
- Top Secret (2000)
- Release the Hounds (2002)
- Operation Montecristo (2004)
- Maximilian's Gold (2005)
- The Irish Version (2007)
- The Last Round (2007)
- The Bait (2012)
- The XIII history
Other adaptations of XIII
- XIII: The Series (TV, 2011)
Common questions
Is XIII: The Conspiracy based on a book?
Yes. XIII: The Conspiracy is based on the comic XIII by Jean Van Hamme and Yves Sente and William Vance (1984).
Who wrote the book XIII: The Conspiracy is based on?
XIII was written by Jean Van Hamme and Yves Sente and William Vance and first published in 1984.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Day of the Black Sun, book 1 of XIII. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Jean Van Hamme's books
- Largo Winch (film, 2008)
- Largo Winch II (film, 2011)
- The Price of Money: A Largo Winch Adventure (film, 2024)