X9

From 1969 to 1971, Semic’s X9 brought a gritty, cinematic flair to European comics by adapting classic American newspaper strips and original spy tales. Anchored by the powerhouse trio of Bob Lewis, Al Williamson, and Wally Wood—who both wrote and illustrated across its 26 issues—the series fused sleek, detailed artwork with taut, espionage-driven narratives. It stands as a cult favorite for showcasing Wood and Williamson’s masterful storytelling outside their better-known U.S. work, offering a unique transatlantic take on the Cold War thriller genre.