A second wind for a series that needed it.

Aaaaah XIII, my whole childhood.
Great story of great characters, a story full of twists and action. This series was without a doubt one of the principal who made me what I am today Comics Fan.
But we must admit that the script had declined in quality in the last albums, and that the end of "Last Round" left an impression of sloppy. The drawings were not always meet in a series that lasted. Volume 1 time still 1984!

But with Sente (Thorgal) scenario and Jigounov (Alpha) in the drawing, the series underwent a facelift that gives him a second youth. XIII then will he be able to rise from the ashes?

For me, the answer is yes!
The scenario is still dark when reading this first album, but it's probably better to foreshadow the new conspiracy that threatens the hero. Anyway actions flow well and new characters seem interesting.
Drawing level, we understand why Jigounov fell behind on its Alpha series. This is great art! Superb features very realistic, well-made decorations, which transcribe the scene very well. Scenes of rhythmical action, palpable emotion, Jigounov as we like.

This album clearly becomes an introduction to a new thirteenth season it will decide on a whole. But already we can already say that, unlike the "XIII mystery", which have very little interest, this new volume is a tribute to the original series of Van Hamme!

Strongly on!