Indiana Jones Comic 'Sword of Pandemonium' Launches New Comic Era at SDCC
The five-issue series from writer Jason Aaron and artist Aaron Kuder is set after 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and arrives in December.
“I’m very excited to be on this book with Jason Aaron. Indie has always felt like he should be a staple of a comic book character.”
- Genre
- Action-Adventure
- Where to Watch
- Comic book shops, Marvel Unlimited
Marvel Comics announced a new five-issue Indiana Jones limited series, titled Indiana Jones and the Sword of Pandemonium, at the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel during San Diego Comic-Con, according to Marvel.com. The series will launch a new era of comic book adventures for the archaeologist.
The story is set in the wake of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. The plot sees Indy's most notorious villains seeking a terrifying new source of power, which has fallen into the hands of his former companion, Marion Ravenwood. Indiana Jones must then race across the globe in search of a biblical weapon, testing both his archaeology skills and his skepticism of the supernatural.
Who is creating the new Indiana Jones comic?
The series is written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Aaron Kuder. Aaron expressed his enthusiasm, noting he'd wanted to adventure alongside Indiana Jones since childhood and compared the feeling to launching Star Wars #1 in 2015. Kuder added, "I’m very excited to be on this book with Jason Aaron. Indie has always felt like he should be a staple of a comic book character."
When does the first issue come out?
The announcement follows recent news of deluxe hardcover collections of the character's 1980s Marvel Comics stories, which are set for release in September.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the story of 'Indiana Jones and the Sword of Pandemonium' about?
Set after the events of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' the story follows Indiana Jones as he races to stop his old villains from obtaining a terrifying new source of power that has fallen into Marion Ravenwood's hands. His quest for a biblical weapon will test his skills and beliefs.
Will this comic be connected to the recent Indiana Jones movies?
According to the announcement, the series is specifically set during the era of the original groundbreaking films, placing it directly after the first movie, 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' It is launching a new comic book era separate from the recent films.
Where can I buy the new Indiana Jones comic?
The comic will be available at local comic book shops. A digital copy can also be redeemed on the Marvel Unlimited app using a code found in the print edition.
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