Code XIII GN (1989 Comcat Comics) comic books 1956 or later
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Issue #1-1ST
Published 1989 by Comcat Comics.$7.10
Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Day of the Black Sun!" Story by Jean Van Hamme. Art and cover by William Vance. The first English translation of the long-running Bourne-like espionage saga originally published in Europe. An amnesiac secret agent searches for the truth about his past while staying one step ahead of the killer called the Mongoose. His only clues are a Roman-numeral tattoo and an increasing trail of evidence connecting him with a planned coup d'etat against the U.S. government…. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95. Cover price $6.95.
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Issue #2-1ST
Published Nov 1989 by Comcat Comics.$4.70
Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Where the Indian Walks...!" Story by Jean Van Hamme. Art and cover by William Vance. The first English translation of the long-running Bourne-like espionage saga originally published in Europe. Captured by General Carrington, XIII learns his true name and his past. But his happiness is short-lived, as he is soon framed for the murder of his own family, and learns that the past he discovered may just be an elaborate cover story. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95. Cover price $6.95.
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Issue #3-1ST
Published Dec 1989 by Comcat Comics.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Volume 3 - 1st printing. "All the Tears of Hell!" Story by Jean Van Hamme. Art and cover by William Vance. The first English translation of the long-running Bourne-like espionage saga originally published in Europe. XIII remains trapped in an institution while Amos searches for the truth about XIIIs past. He uncovers a multi-level gambit designed to conceal XIIIs true identity, and realizes he has to get XIII out of prison…if the Mongoose doesnt get to him first. Final issue of the series; further translations appeared from Alias in 2005 and Cinebook in 2010. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95. Cover price $6.95.
