The long-running series XIII was created by William Vance and Jean Van Hamme in 1984. Similar to Robert Ludlum's Bourne Trilogy, this series revolves around an amnesiac trying to recover his identity. This special volume is illustrated by guest artist Jean Giraud. The story takes place in Ireland and involves the IRA. Text in French.

From the publisher:

The keys to XIII's identity! Who really is XIII, the most famous amnesiac in comics? Jason Fly, son of an American journalist murdered by the Ku Klux Klan? Kelly Brian, Irish terrorist? These two men once climbed a mountain. Only one came back down... Which one? The Irish Version tells the story of these two boys, their friendship, and their final tragic confrontation.

Résumé:

Les clefs de l'identité de XIII ! Qui est réellement XIII, l'amnésique le plus célèbre de la bande dessinée? Jason Fly, fils d'un journaliste américain assassiné par le Ku Klux Klan? Kelly Brian, terroriste irlandais? Ces deux hommes ont un jour gravi une montagne. Un seul en est redescendu... Lequel? C'est le parcours de ces deux garçons, leur amitié et leur dernier face-à-face tragique que raconte La Version irlandaise.