Movie fans and comic book fans alike have been eagerly anticipating the return of one of the greatest heroes of our generation: Indiana Jones. The film, directed by Steven Spielberg and executive produced by George Lucas sees Harrison Ford returning as the professor/adventurer, this time facing off against sinister agents of the Soviet Union. Set in 1957, the film centers around the real-life discovery of crystal skulls of unknown origin found in Mexico, Central and South America.
Producer
Frank Marshall told USA Today:
"The theory is they are shaped by higher powers or alien powers or came from another world, or an ancient Mayan civilization had the powers."
The film also stars Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Ray Winstone, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent, and
Shia Lebeouf as "Mutt Williams," Indy’s protégé.
With the film debuting worldwide on May 22nd, it’s only fitting that
Dark Horse Comics has scheduled the release of the
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull TPB to coincide with the film’s release.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull TPB synopsis courtesy of Dark Horse Comics: The intrepid Doctor Henry Jones Jr. is back in his biggest adventure yet! This time, the world-renowned archaeologist finds himself caught in a series of events that all point to a discovery unlike any other. But will his rivals in pursuit of this priceless treasure seize his quarry from right under his nose? Not if he, and a few unexpected companions, have anything to say about it!
The thrill and the humor, the action and the romance, the hat and the whip--everything you love about Indy is here! This is a tale sure to please longtime fans as well as foster a whole generation of new ones! Writer: George Lucas, David Koepp, John Jackson Miller
Penciller: Luke Ross
Inker: Fabio Laguna
Colorist: Dan Jackson
Genre: Action/Adventure
Publication Date: May 22, 2008
Format: Full color, 96 pages, TPB, 7" x 10"
Price: $12.95
Age range: 12+
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull TPB goes on sale May 22, 2008, to coincide with the release of the film. Artwork by Steve Anderson.
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