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XIII #2
Where the Indian Walks
XIII is een stevige kerel, met de allures van een zware jongen. Hij is zijn geheugen kwijt en bevindt zich op een hem onbekende plaats. Het enige spoor dat hem wegwijs kan maken is het nummer XIII, dat hij als tatoeage draagt. Hij wordt achternagezeten door een bende moordenaars. En ook de hogere burgerlijke en militaire kringen hebben interesse voor hem. Het verhaal speelt zich af in een modern, niet gepreciseerd kader, dat doet denken aan de Verenigde Staten. De waanzinnige achtervolging van XIII loopt over verscheidene albums. Beetje bij beetje komen we meer van zijn verleden te weten. Hij zou trouwens nauw verbonden zijn met de recente geschiedenis van het land. Het scenario van Jean van Hamme mengt avontuur, fictie en de geschiedenis van de laatste 20 jaar. Onze held komt sympathiek en raadselachtig over.
48 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1985
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April 10, 2021
XIII has amnesia and apparently done some bad things in his previous life including faking his own death and then assassinating the President. He has multiple people after him and once he finds his father things get quickly worse.
This is a French comic written in the 80s but taking place in the U.S., a U.S. the author had clearly never been to. He has very little idea of the geography of the U.S. It's chock full of racial and misogynistic stereotypes. His version of the South? Yikes! Still, I am curious where this comic heads over the years as it's been going off and on for 30 years.
This is a French comic written in the 80s but taking place in the U.S., a U.S. the author had clearly never been to. He has very little idea of the geography of the U.S. It's chock full of racial and misogynistic stereotypes. His version of the South? Yikes! Still, I am curious where this comic heads over the years as it's been going off and on for 30 years.
March 30, 2020
XIII denkt zijn echte identiteit gevonden te hebben. Hij zou kapitein Steve Rowland zijn. En hij zou de president vermoord hebben. Rowland blijkt familie te hebben, maar wanneer hij daar aankomt, herinnert hij zich nog steeds niets. Dan zien we dat in de familie niet alles koek en ei is. Felicity, de nieuwe jonge vrouw van Steve's verlamde vader, overtuigt haar schoonbroer om haar man te doden, waarna zij haar schoonbroer doodt, en zichzelf opzettelijk verwondt, en de politie belt om te zeggen dat Steve de dader is. XIII kan echter ontsnappen en vindt de plaats waar zijn vrouw zich verschuilt. Maar deze vrouw noemt hem Jake en heeft zelf een tatoeage met het nummer XII. Dan wordt XIII gevonden door de politie en schuldig bevonden aan moord op zijn familieleden. Hij beseft dan dat hij niet Steve Rowland is. Het vonnis luidt echter levenslange opsluiting in een streng bewaakte inrichting.
April 1, 2018
A quick, suspenseful read. Follows certain cliches of today, but I'm sure when this was published the ideas were more original. It's racist and sexist at times as well. All the women are sexualized in some way except one grandmother characer . All the non-white characters are servents or also highly sexualized.
I kept forgetting that this was a French comic. It reads like it takes place in the US. I don't know if that's something introduced in the translation, or if it's also there in the original French version.
I'm interested in finishing this series, if I can track it down. Even with its dated problems it is an interesting story with a lot of twists and turns.
I kept forgetting that this was a French comic. It reads like it takes place in the US. I don't know if that's something introduced in the translation, or if it's also there in the original French version.
I'm interested in finishing this series, if I can track it down. Even with its dated problems it is an interesting story with a lot of twists and turns.
February 23, 2014
This is the sequel of "Le jour du soleil noir" and another fast paced story that will keeps you on tenterhooks.
This series is a excellent example of the Belgian genius when it comes to comic books!
September 1, 2018
Brilliant!
July 13, 2022
I'm cutting/pasting from the reviews of books one and adding to them in a non-revelatory manner because to appropriately review book three I need to speak of what happened in the first and I'm not going to in case that spoils it for anybody on this page, for whatever reason, before they've read what's already happened.
BUT THIS WAS EVEN BETTER THAN BOOK ONE!
Look at the standard review if you want plot but I didn't before I read the book and seeing it now makes me think it gives too much away.
This doesn't:
A few factions hunt the main character for reasons he doesn't yet know. It's the old amnesiac bit BUT it's done well because you put yourself in his shoes and pick and choose what to believe and put aside what to you doesn't jive but, more importantly, it keeps you second guessing what you're being "told" AND your own opinions that you thought you were so keen on!
ANYBODY can follow this with a high interest of interest:
This has plenty of well-orchestrated action and it's packed with violence in a manner that's not "over-the-top" like the episodic comic books of a similar nature from the United States.
The diversity of and interesting nature of the characters is the BEST part. Even the "extras", whether likeable or the opposite, are of the quality that make me want them to reappear farther along in the story.
The art is close behind- it's beautifully "Euro-Americano" in that way that the European artists capture America so well even though MANY of them had never even been here before rendering very detailed and altogether genuine backgrounds. The "skull-time" they must put into studying photos and the rest of the research really shows! The people are drawn with precision when static then become expressive once they show emotion or move in action and those who aren't "Caucasian" look much more "real" than MOST of the white U.S. artists render them.
When you think of the amount of black people that surround the bulk of U.S. guys (in particular) who draw in the big cities that they live in and/or study from- you really have to wonder why Europeans, who have many less around them, capture their differences SO MUCH BETTER!
The coloring and other facets of the illustration are also fabulous although I can't tell you why because I don't know the lingo or (technically) what I'm even looking at much of the time when it comes to implements and the like.
BUT THIS WAS EVEN BETTER THAN BOOK ONE!
Look at the standard review if you want plot but I didn't before I read the book and seeing it now makes me think it gives too much away.
This doesn't:
A few factions hunt the main character for reasons he doesn't yet know. It's the old amnesiac bit BUT it's done well because you put yourself in his shoes and pick and choose what to believe and put aside what to you doesn't jive but, more importantly, it keeps you second guessing what you're being "told" AND your own opinions that you thought you were so keen on!
ANYBODY can follow this with a high interest of interest:
This has plenty of well-orchestrated action and it's packed with violence in a manner that's not "over-the-top" like the episodic comic books of a similar nature from the United States.
The diversity of and interesting nature of the characters is the BEST part. Even the "extras", whether likeable or the opposite, are of the quality that make me want them to reappear farther along in the story.
The art is close behind- it's beautifully "Euro-Americano" in that way that the European artists capture America so well even though MANY of them had never even been here before rendering very detailed and altogether genuine backgrounds. The "skull-time" they must put into studying photos and the rest of the research really shows! The people are drawn with precision when static then become expressive once they show emotion or move in action and those who aren't "Caucasian" look much more "real" than MOST of the white U.S. artists render them.
When you think of the amount of black people that surround the bulk of U.S. guys (in particular) who draw in the big cities that they live in and/or study from- you really have to wonder why Europeans, who have many less around them, capture their differences SO MUCH BETTER!
The coloring and other facets of the illustration are also fabulous although I can't tell you why because I don't know the lingo or (technically) what I'm even looking at much of the time when it comes to implements and the like.
February 16, 2022
The art in this book was amazing, it mostly takes place in rural and forested area and it’s so well done, super realistic. It took me back to when I watched Bob Ross on TV as a kid 😂
The story produces one twist after another and really break off of the The Bourne Identity formula it plagiarized in book 1. I can see this maybe getting convoluted in a volume or two if plot twists stay on the same trajectory. Fingers crossed it doesn’t get there, for now it’s still succinct enough. The protagonist, being amnesiac is rather one dimensional and possessed of a very singular purpose, this would go down better if every secondary characters didn’t feel like pastiches. Complaints aside, this thing read itself, it’s highly entertaining and I look forward to book 3.
The story produces one twist after another and really break off of the The Bourne Identity formula it plagiarized in book 1. I can see this maybe getting convoluted in a volume or two if plot twists stay on the same trajectory. Fingers crossed it doesn’t get there, for now it’s still succinct enough. The protagonist, being amnesiac is rather one dimensional and possessed of a very singular purpose, this would go down better if every secondary characters didn’t feel like pastiches. Complaints aside, this thing read itself, it’s highly entertaining and I look forward to book 3.
March 16, 2019
Trece tiene tantas identidades que anda la osa. Hermoso episodio y genial el arte de la novela gráfica.
October 11, 2025
Toujours aussi banger
May 3, 2020
Επίσης, ένα από τα αγαπημένα μου και πιο αγωνιώδη μέρη της κατασκοπευτικής σειράς κόμικς του Βαν Χαμμ (1984), όπου η μία έκπληξη διαδέχεται την άλλη, κάνοντας τη ζωή του κεντρικού ήρωα, ακόμα, πιο αινιγματική και το παρελθόν του πιο απειλητικό.
Βαθμολογία: 4,6/5 ή 9,2/10.
Βαθμολογία: 4,6/5 ή 9,2/10.
December 19, 2015
XIII está mesmo a revelar-se um grande thriller em BD. Decididamente, de cortar a respiração.
November 29, 2025
The art continues to be gorgeous, and the actions scenes have improved in showing dynamic action, however Van Hamme seems to have completely punted on telling a story of any emotional depth, which is unfortunate, because that is what helped make vol. 1 so good and let it stand out of the crowd from all the other action-spy-mystery books out there.
We are given quite a bit of info on our protagonists past, but I found it difficult to care since it's mostly inconsequential beyond showing how completely screwed from every angle he seems to be. But once again, the emotion and potential drama fell flat for me
I'm hoping that this is just the bridge book that will lead into a story with a bit more meat to it, so I'll continue to hope, or just enjoy the action. It's disappointing when you think something is going to be fantastic, only to have it be just decent.
We are given quite a bit of info on our protagonists past, but I found it difficult to care since it's mostly inconsequential beyond showing how completely screwed from every angle he seems to be. But once again, the emotion and potential drama fell flat for me
I'm hoping that this is just the bridge book that will lead into a story with a bit more meat to it, so I'll continue to hope, or just enjoy the action. It's disappointing when you think something is going to be fantastic, only to have it be just decent.
January 11, 2025
While many feel the XIII series is a Jason Bourne ripoff - and it is to begin with - it quickly veers away from the Bourne scenario in this episode. XIII goes to what he believes is his home, and quickly finds out that the quagmire of his life was much deeper and complex that he knew. People are not who they say they are, who he is as a person is in doubt, murders happen, various government agencies play their games with his life. All the while, the shadow of a presidential assassination hangs over XIII's head. Loads of fun.
As always the writing is sharp, with the few times the translation falls flat, and as much credit has to be given to William Vance as the illustrator as to the author. Together they create a non stop action comic that is a feast for the eyes.
As always the writing is sharp, with the few times the translation falls flat, and as much credit has to be given to William Vance as the illustrator as to the author. Together they create a non stop action comic that is a feast for the eyes.
October 23, 2025
Après le tome I je me demandais bien comment allait pouvoir continuer cette histoire... ce volume II ne déçoit pas, il donne même envie de poursuivre.
Plus on en apprend et plus le mystère s'épaissit.
Je regrette cependant l'excès de violence-- c'est vraiment une série très américaine!
Et puis, avec du recul, les données de départ (un héros totalement amnésique entre autres) ne sont-elles pas un peu faciles pour les auteurs?
N'empêche, cela fonctionne!!!
Plus on en apprend et plus le mystère s'épaissit.
Je regrette cependant l'excès de violence-- c'est vraiment une série très américaine!
Et puis, avec du recul, les données de départ (un héros totalement amnésique entre autres) ne sont-elles pas un peu faciles pour les auteurs?
N'empêche, cela fonctionne!!!
September 27, 2021
Gostei mais do segundo volume que do primeiro. Aqui XIII descobre a alegada família e seu pai paralisado numa cadeira de rodas. Descobre que esteve nas forças especiais do exército e terá sido recrutado para cometer um assassinato.
O seu pai casou-se com a sua cuidadora e uma trama de traição acontece, deixando-o sem defesa e é tramado sendo condenado à prisão perpétua
O seu pai casou-se com a sua cuidadora e uma trama de traição acontece, deixando-o sem defesa e é tramado sendo condenado à prisão perpétua
September 28, 2018
After escaping the hired killers and shadowy government organization, XIII uses the only thing remaining - picture of him and his wife on a lake shore - to find more about himself.
Fast-paced and with lots of twist-and-turns.
Recommended to all thriller fans.
Fast-paced and with lots of twist-and-turns.
Recommended to all thriller fans.
September 20, 2020
XIII se met en quête de son passé ou plus précisément de celui de Rowland: travail (armée), famille (relations compliquées!), épouse, tout y passe. Mais Rowland est-il XIII? C'est dans une cabane au bord du lac où navigue un Indien qu'il pourrait trouver une partie des réponses...
January 2, 2026
Non mais c'est quoi ce traitement des personnages féminins? Ça m'a complètement refroidi et coupé dans ma lecture. Du coup j'ai trouvé l'ensemble grotesque et invraisemblable. La magie du suspense n'était plus là pour moi dans ce tome
July 15, 2018
Ei tämä yhtä vikkelää ja vinhaa actionia ollut kuin ensimmäinen osa, mutta hyvää juonen kehitystä ja jumalaista kuvaa.
July 19, 2021
Juonen kehittelyä, salaisuuksien paljastamista ja uusia salaisuuksia.
March 13, 2024
XIII-sarjan toinen osa, jossa sankarimme, viimeisen päälle kova kundi, huutaa onnistuessaan aina jippii!
August 17, 2024
Jean Van Hamme
Where the Indian Walks (XIII #2) .
XIII continues his search about his true indentity.
Where the Indian Walks (XIII #2) .
XIII continues his search about his true indentity.
September 19, 2024
Ja jezus wie is hij nou??!? Raahhhh
November 12, 2024
Un deuxième tome dans la lignée du premier. C'est assez prenant, il y a du suspens. J'ai hâte de voir ou cela va nous mener.
December 20, 2025
The rabbit hole runs deep.
April 22, 2015
Ce deuxième tome met un point sur la véritable identité de XIII. Les événements ne vont pas se passer comme il l'aurait souhaité. Après son échange avec le général Carrington, XIII se pose toujours autant de questions. Son entourage ne lui sera d'aucune aide malgré le fait qu'il reste à l'écart des personnes. Il continue tout de même ses recherches sur sa femme. Il y beaucoup d'actions et de péripéties pour le peu de page. Mais c'est plutôt agréable.
Je n'adhère toujours pas trop au dessin mais les couleurs sont plutôt agréable.
"Là où va l'indien" est agréable avec beaucoup de péripéties.
Je n'adhère toujours pas trop au dessin mais les couleurs sont plutôt agréable.
"Là où va l'indien" est agréable avec beaucoup de péripéties.
November 15, 2015
This is the sequel to "XIII: The Day of the Black Sun" and I read a German translation of it. So far, I am enjoying the series quite a lot. Especially, its fast pace really fits the atmosphere and action.
However, in the course of this volume I started to be a little repelled by the way the women are portrayed. Maybe this is some typical 80s comics trope where everybody wants a piece of the agent and I am just failing to see this in a humorous way. Anyways, I hope this particular aspect will improve. We do find a lot of stereotypes in general in this story, so maybe I will just have to tolerate them.
Anyways, I like the story and I am surely going to continue the series.
However, in the course of this volume I started to be a little repelled by the way the women are portrayed. Maybe this is some typical 80s comics trope where everybody wants a piece of the agent and I am just failing to see this in a humorous way. Anyways, I hope this particular aspect will improve. We do find a lot of stereotypes in general in this story, so maybe I will just have to tolerate them.
Anyways, I like the story and I am surely going to continue the series.
May 18, 2011
Al regresar a la ciudad, XIII es reconocido por viejos conocidos, que dicen saber que tiene dinero escondido, aqui conoce al General Carrington, el Coronel Amos y la Mangosta que tendran un papel importante moviendose a favor y en contra de XIII. Y descubre que la mujer de la foto que tenia es su esposa Kim y el es Steve Rowland, capitan reportado muerto en un accidente de helicoptero. Tambien su familia tiene un importante sub-plot que terminara por guiar a su protagonista a su siguiente punto.
September 2, 2012
Le premier tome était une introduction à la série. Ce second tome est le vrai départ. On y va de conspiration en conspiration où tout ce qui semble vrai au début du tome ne l'est plus à la fin. C'est rempli d'action et on accroche vraiment au personnage. J'aime bien ce genre de livre où on apprend au comte-goute. Les dessins sont bien fait mais les couleurs sont parfois moche. J'ai bien hâte de voir la suite.
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