TV series · 2011 · Showcase
Is XIII: The Series based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. XIII: The Series is based on the comic XIII by Jean Van Hamme and Yves Sente and William Vance (1984).
The TV series premiered in 2011 on Showcase.
The comic behind XIII: The Series
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 Conspiracy (film, 2008)
Common questions
Is XIII: The Series based on a book?
Yes. XIII: The Series is based on the comic XIII by Jean Van Hamme and Yves Sente and William Vance (1984).
Who wrote the book XIII: The Series 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 TV series.
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)