XIII 04 - SPADS

ISBN: 9781849180580

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Authors: Vance & Van Hamme
Age: 15 years and up
Size: 18.4 x 25.7 cm
Number of pages: 48 colour pages
Publication: November 2010

Now called Ross Tanner, XIII joins the elite SPADS (Special Assault and Destruction Squads) to try and learn more about Captain Rowland, 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?

Reviews

Date Added: Saturday 20 May, 2017

Now Read This! - April 2017

http://www.comicsreview.co.uk/nowreadthis/2017/04/03/xiii-volume-4-spads/

by Win Wiacek

Date Added: Monday 28 March, 2011

XIII vol.4 : SPADS
Jean Van Hamme and William Vance

As the story develops in this series, it becomes more and more complex, in the style of The Prisoner. The numbers tattooed on key characters add to this resemblance, especially as the question begins to arise: “Who is Number I?"

XIII has amnesia, and may be a killer. Or, he may be disguised as a killer. Or, the killer may have been disguised as him. The plot twists and turns, centering on an assassination clearly based on the death of JFK. The complexity may confuse the casual reader, and there is no good jumping-on point other than to read from volume I through to the end.

The artwork is reminiscent of such works as Modesty Blaise, as is the pacing. The reader won’t receive quick answers, as the story unfolds over a leisurely 19 volumes. In each one, though, there is action, adventure and bloodshed enough to keep the reader’s attention.

The sex and violence are probably not too much for teens, but the intended audience is clearly adults.

(ICv2) March 2011

by Nick Smith

Date Added: Wednesday 02 March, 2011

The Cartoonists' Club - February 2011

http://www.ccgb.org.uk/lobby/index.php?/archives/244-XIII-SPADS-vol-4.html

by Simon Chadwick

Date Added: Sunday 27 February, 2011

Down The Tubes - February 2011

http://downthetubescomics.blogspot.com/2011/02/in-review-xiii-spads.html

by Jeremy Briggs

Date Added: Thursday 24 February, 2011

Forbidden Planet - December 2011