Comics Ex-Libris – XIII "Lady with Hat" by Vance (Signed, 1999)

Comics Ex-Libris – XIII "Lady with had" by Vance (Signed, 1999)

This elegant XIII “Lady with Hat” ex-libris is an attractive collectible featuring artwork by celebrated Belgian comic artist William Vance (William van Cutsem). Dating from 1999, the print measures approximately 18 x 24 cm and was produced using the offset printing technique.

The offered example is personally signed by William Vance and is preserved in mint condition. It is not individually numbered, and the exact size of the original print run is currently undocumented. “Lady with Hat” is used as a descriptive title for the illustration; the available information does not conclusively identify the depicted woman as a specific XIII character.

XIII, created by writer Jean Van Hamme and artist William Vance, became one of the most successful European espionage and conspiracy comic series. Its mysterious protagonist suffers from amnesia and initially possesses few clues about his identity apart from the Roman numeral XIII tattooed on his body. Political intrigue, secret organisations and hidden identities form the backbone of the saga.

1999 was also an important year for the series, with the publication of Volume 13, The XIII Mystery – L’Enquête, which explored the people and events surrounding XIII’s complex history.

Vance’s realistic draughtsmanship, expressive characters and cinematic compositions gave XIII its unmistakable visual identity.

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