KotCS comic adaptation

[metalinvader]

http://throwmetheidol.com/products/books/books_2008/KotCS%20comic.jpg

throwmetheidol.com have unearthed the cover! Flippin' sweet!!:up:

[oki9Sedo]

Thanks metalinvader!

[Dr.Sartorius]

Great looking cover. I wish we could get a bigger version...

[spiralout]

Cool!

Make it bigger :eek: Make it bigger :eek:

[Kingsley]

Wow!... Shia and the sword, seems it will be a pretty iconic image in the story :whip:

And Indy looks very good.... with South Americas silhouette in the background?

[QBComics]

This is Awesome!!

[Professor Jones]

I don't know... it doesn't convince me... I'll wait to see the full dimension. The style reminds me too much the style of the covers for the last star wars comics, that I don't appreciate too much. That Shia with the sword seems a jedi knight! eheheh ;)

[Avilos]

http://www.steveandersondesign.com/gallery.php?sort=nameASC&perPage=9&album=Indy

That cover was done by Steve Anderson. He does computer photo collages. He has done work for MANY Star Wars products. I checked his website and he recently added an Indiana Jones section to his portfolio. It says he is be adding 10 images from Indy IV soon! Surprisingly
he does not have that above image on his own site yet.

[Dr.Sartorius]

http://www.steveandersondesign.com/gallery.php?sort=nameASC&perPage=9&album=Indy

That cover was done by Steve Anderson. He does computer photo collages. He has done work for MANY Star Wars products. I checked his website and he recently added an Indiana Jones section to his portfolio. It says he is be adding 10 images from Indy IV soon! Surprisingly
he does not have that above image on his own site yet.

Actually part of the picture is on his site:

http://www.steveandersondesign.com/folio.htm

[Professor Jones]

Maybe he'll fill up the painting with a few other character or with some more background elements that will render it more appealing to my (personal) taste... anyway regarding its starwars works, some of them are very impressive, others I like less, but, as I said, it's a matter of tastes. In every case I would prefere something more classic.. preferibly not photo-based.

[torao]

:D
That look on Indy's face is the most Indyish thing I've seen since marketing for this film has begun*.

So why is this shot on a comic book cover and not right over at the official website? (Alright, maybe it will be there...some time... The thing is just that I like this single shot of him even more than the three promotional shots released earlier...)



*You know...we've seen the whip, hat, the classroom he teaches in...we've seen it all. But what I see in this shot is Indy's heart and soul. He looks older and weary but young at heart, cool but in awe of something...and in his eyes the look of an educated ...swashbuckling raider of things lost...

btw: thanks Avilos and Sartorius for all the additional information.

[ResidentAlien]

Actually part of the picture is on his site:

http://www.steveandersondesign.com/folio.htm


From his website...

http://www.steveandersondesign.com/gal/Indy/Indiana_Jonesannouncement.gif


And a little photoshopping reveals this hidden Indy... :)

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1955/hiddenindyqh2.jpg

[Professor Jones]

we've seen the whip, hat, the classroom he teaches in...we've seen it all. But what I see in this shot is Indy's heart and soul. He looks older and weary but young at heart, cool but in awe of something...and in his eyes the look of an educated ...swashbuckling raider of things lost...

We already saw that look and that eyes... it seems to be taken from the part of the movie shot in Hawaii.. I'm pretty sure that that particular expression is the one Indy has in the video of the first footage (called "Indiana Jones Comicon Preview", released on 7.27.07 in the official site), when he seats with Shia on what seems to be a truck or something. It's probably been used a photo on location of the same scene.

[Professor Jones]

From his website...
.....
And a little photoshopping reveals this hidden Indy... :)

It's not bad, but I don't like it... I'm very affectionated to the old Hugh Fleming covers for the Dark Horse Indy saga.

[ResidentAlien]

It's not bad, but I don't like it... I'm very affectionated to the old Hugh Fleming covers for the Dark Horse Indy saga.

Oh man, I love it. It reminds me a lot of Raiders Indy. And the skulls in the background are chilling.

[torao]

We already saw that look and that eyes... it seems to be taken from the part of the movie shot in Hawaii.. I'm pretty sure that that particular expression is the one Indy has in the video of the first footage (called "Indiana Jones Comicon Preview", released on 7.27.07 in the official site), when he seats with Shia on what seems to be a truck or something. It's probably been used a photo on location of the same scene.


mmmhhh.....:) ...you could be right. They're at least very similar *lol*

As far as the background of his announcement is concerned...isn't that obviously Indy from Raiders? (Good eye, btw, ResidentAlien!)

[ResidentAlien]

mmmhhh.....:) ...you could be right. They're at least very similar *lol*

As far as the background of his announcement is concerned...isn't that obviously Indy from Raiders? (Good eye, btw, ResidentAlien!)

Purely by accident. Had my laptop in my lap, I shifted position, the screen tilted back and the image popped out. All I had to do was alter the brightness and the contrast. :)

[replican't]

Jeez, he's the spitting image of George W in that picture.......

[tnswman]

If you want your own version of thios image...Go to your local Comic book store and buy a copie of the new Previews order book that cam out last fri....There is a full page add of this image in there.

[No Ticket]

I'm confused, the second picture (the one where the white was removed) is part of the same comic cover as the first? They don't look the same!

The first one looks pretty cool, but it's just too darn small to see the detail in it.

[Avilos]

I'm confused, the second picture (the one where the white was removed) is part of the same comic cover as the first? They don't look the same!

The first one looks pretty cool, but it's just too darn small to see the detail in it.

No those are two different images. He is doing 10 classic Indy images and 7 for the new movie.

[sarah navarro]

Jeez, he's the spitting image of George W in that picture.......
LOL i know what your saying :p thats too bad:down:

anyway im not much of a comic book person so i dont expect to be getting one but its still good looking.

[torao]

If you want your own version of thios image...Go to your local Comic book store and buy a copie of the new Previews order book that cam out last fri....There is a full page add of this image in there.

Any Ravener near a comic book store and a scanner?

[ResidentAlien]

Any Ravener near a comic book store and a scanner?


Wish I woulda known that 3 days ago. I was right near a comic shop. :( I'll try and get back there but no guarantees.

[TheLastCrusader]

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1955/hiddenindyqh2.jpghttp://www.theraider.net/films/raiders/gallery/screens/r49.jpg
his head is turned the other way, so mirror
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1955/hiddenindyqh2.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/DestructionZero/r28mirror.jpg
creepily similar! how did they do that?:gun:

[Blackadder]

Kickass :whip:

[VP]

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1955/hiddenindyqh2.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/DestructionZero/r28mirror.jpg
creepily similar! how did they do that?:gun:
That's not the same picture.

[metalinvader]

Nothing really earth shattering but the Previews web page did have this..

http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=23&s=125&ai=64574&ssd=

[TheLastCrusader]

That's not the same picture.I said similar.
"Similar" does not equal "same", doofus ;)

[Billy Ray]

Throwmetheidol (http://www.throwmetheidol.com/index.html)has posted an image of the cover art for the upcoming KOTCS comic adaptation from Dark Horse:

http://www.throwmetheidol.com/products/books/books_2008/KotCS%20comic.jpg

Looks pretty cool. Is Mutt holding a sword?

[Indy's Fist]

Nice find! Thank for the peek!:D

[tocksic]

Jeez, he's the spitting image of George W in that picture.......

No. He's a spitting image of dubya in THIS picture: :D

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/633/dubyabt0.jpg

[oki9Sedo]

No. He's a spitting image of dubya in THIS picture: :D

"Ma fellow Americans. I would like to announcify that I, in fact, will be playing Inbanana Jones in Steven Spielburger's new picture, "Inbanana Jones and the Magic Kingdom". The film will be released on Independence Day, May 22nd 2008".

http://www.laughatliberals.com/images/george_w_bush.jpg

[tocksic]

"Ma fellow Americans. I would like to announcify that I, in fact, will be playing Inbanana Jones in Steven Spielburger's new picture, "Inbanana Jones and the Magic Kingdom". The film will be released on Independence Day, May 22nd 2008".

http://www.laughatliberals.com/images/george_w_bush.jpg

:D :D :D :D damn! that made my day!!! :D :D

[deckard24]

It's not bad, but I don't like it... I'm very affectionated to the old Hugh Fleming covers for the Dark Horse Indy saga.


I agree! Indy comic book covers, novels, movie posters, etc., should all be hand painted works of art. Something is seriously lost in my opinion with photo shop. The whole romantic side of the Indiana Jones movies reflecting back to the serials of the 30's or 50's( in the case of KotCS), just flies out the window with a photo shop collage.

Give me a Struzan, Dorman, or Amstel work of art any day over photo shop!

[ResidentAlien]

http://raven.theraider.net/showthread.php?t=12137

[yodazone]

http://throwmetheidol.com/products/books/books_2008/KotCS%20comic.jpg

throwmetheidol.com have unearthed the cover! Flippin' sweet!!:up:


Awesome!!! Thanks for linking the pics! Great posters here. :up:

Any word if the Comic Adaptaion is getting 4 issues or is it only being released as a trade?

:gun: :gun: :gun:

[indy124]

hands down i agree when i think indiana jones i think of all those great art works
thats one of many things that make these movies so so cool

[metalinvader]

Awesome!!! Thanks for linking the pics! Great posters here. :up:

Any word if the Comic Adaptaion is getting 4 issues or is it only being released as a trade?

:gun: :gun: :gun:


Previews claims it's 96 pages @ a 2.99 cover price.
96 pages seems about right for a 1 issue movie adaption.

[ResidentAlien]

Previews claims it's 96 pages @ a 2.99 cover price.
96 pages seems about right for a 1 issue movie adaption.

Heh. Most comics are 18-25 pages. At about 22 pages each, that's right about perfect for 4 issues and 1 trade paperback.

[Violet Indy]

Love the new cover! Shia looks awesome with that sword! They both look like they're gonna kick some butt!:up:

[No Ticket]

"Ma fellow Americans. I would like to announcify that I, in fact, will be playing Inbanana Jones in Steven Spielburger's new picture, "Inbanana Jones and the Magic Kingdom". The film will be released on Independence Day, May 22nd 2008".

http://www.laughatliberals.com/images/george_w_bush.jpg

That's the funniest damn thing I've seen (or read actually) all dayyy! LOL!! :D

[Lon]

I just hope the movie isn't Shia LeBouf and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, guest starring Indiana Jones.

[No Ticket]

I just hope the movie isn't Shia LeBouf and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, guest starring Indiana Jones.

Amen to that brother. ... why am I talking like Hulk Hogan?

[Professor Jones]

Nothing really earth shattering but the Previews web page did have this..

http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=23&s=125&ai=64574&ssd=

Well, the animated banner above the page at least allow us to have a peek to the bigger dimension version of the cover. I confirm my opinion... I find it poor.

[Billy Ray]

Ah...I checked to see if anyone had posted this already, alas, I fear to tred in the SPOILERS section:eek: Is this image considered spoiler material??? If so, I heartily apologize. If not, it is here for my fellow spoiler avoiders to enjoy.

[metalinvader]

Well, the animated banner above the page at least allow us to have a peek to the bigger dimension version of the cover. I confirm my opinion... I find it poor.

Nice catch didn't see that.Personally,I think it's pretty cool!

[metalinvader]

The Raider has posted a bigger picture of the comic cover!


http://theraider.net/information/literature/gallery/indy4_comic.jpg

Notice the switch blade in Mutt's left hand!:up:

[trippweeder]

So Shia's in the foreground with a weapon while Indy lounges in the background. I was dismissed on this very forum a while back for suggesting that La Beouf will gradually dominate this movie. Well, this picture is further evidence of the takeover.

I am becoming deeply afraid for this film.

[tnswman]

Any Ravener near a comic book store and a scanner?


I have the Previews catalogue and a scanner...

[tnswman]

I agree! Indy comic book covers, novels, movie posters, etc., should all be hand painted works of art. Something is seriously lost in my opinion with photo shop. The whole romantic side of the Indiana Jones movies reflecting back to the serials of the 30's or 50's( in the case of KotCS), just flies out the window with a photo shop collage.

Give me a Struzan, Dorman, or Amstel work of art any day over photo shop!


HOWEVER, you have to admit...It's great to see a new pic of Harry from the movie.. He amazes me.. It looks like Indy has hardly changed at all.... I think God was keeping Harry in such good shape because he wanted to see Indy 4 too :)

[tnswman]

So Shia's in the foreground with a weapon while Indy lounges in the background. I was dismissed on this very forum a while back for suggesting that La Beouf will gradually dominate this movie. Well, this picture is further evidence of the takeover.

I am becoming deeply afraid for this film.

Are you serious? I think the world knows Indy can get it done....It's good that they are showing that Mutt will not be a puss in this film. Do you honestly think that Harrison would stand around and let anyone else get more action in an Indy movie than him? Honestly? Come on now.... Just say it...your fears are pointless :)

[metalinvader]

My personal opinion is that Mutt wont be used any more then Shorty or Henry sr. was.Guess we'll have to wait and see....

[trippweeder]

Are you serious? I think the world knows Indy can get it done....It's good that they are showing that Mutt will not be a puss in this film. Do you honestly think that Harrison would stand around and let anyone else get more action in an Indy movie than him? Honestly? Come on now.... Just say it...your fears are pointless :)

I know Ford can more than do it, but I'm not sure Lucas and Koepp feel the same. Remember: Frank Darabond didn't write Mutt Ravenwood - that character was added later when Speilberg had fallen in love with La Beouf.

I hope I'm wrong, but...

[Grethe]

Wonder what sort of creature we see behind Indy's left ear on that comic book cover --- Looks promising!

[deckard24]

HOWEVER, you have to admit...It's great to see a new pic of Harry from the movie.. He amazes me.. It looks like Indy has hardly changed at all.... I think God was keeping Harry in such good shape because he wanted to see Indy 4 too :)

It is a great pic of Ford and he does look fantastic for his age, but still I'd prefer a hand painted work of art over a photo shopped collage. Photo shop is such a contemporary medium, and it just doesn't fit in my opinion with the Indy mystique. When I think of Indy, I think of a different era, and the works of Struzan, Dorman, and Amstel all reflect that time beautifully. If it was strictly a photograph with a border(like the old Indy movies on vinyl for kids) I guess I wouldn't have such an issue, but because it is done in the Struzan way...I don't see the point. If you want that look have an oil or acrylic painting done.

[Finn]

Ah...I checked to see if anyone had posted this already, alas, I fear to tred in the SPOILERS section:eek: Is this image considered spoiler material??? If so, I heartily apologize. If not, it is here for my fellow spoiler avoiders to enjoy. That's one of the most sense-making explanations for a duplicate thread in a while, and it actually kinda makes me feel to scorn that special whoever who originally posted the thing in IV spoilers forum.

No harm done with this thread, in fact I merged the original with this one and let it remain here in Indy lit. section.

[metalinvader]

Well,My original intent with putting this in the spoiler section was that some people my find Mutt holding the sword 'spoilerish'.Anywho..

In regards to Grethe's comment about what is behind Indy,I'm thinking it may be just a rock formation with a vine hanging off of it.

[ResidentAlien]

Well,My original intent with putting this in the spoiler section was that some people my find Mutt holding the sword 'spoilerish'.Anywho..

In regards to Grethe's comment about what is behind Indy,I'm thinking it may be just a rock formation with a vine hanging off of it.


It is. Look closer and you can see Indy's silhouette hanging from the end of it...

[Dr.Sartorius]

So Shia's in the foreground with a weapon while Indy lounges in the background. I was dismissed on this very forum a while back for suggesting that La Beouf will gradually dominate this movie. Well, this picture is further evidence of the takeover.

I am becoming deeply afraid for this film.

Well if you want to be practical, we've heard more about Harrison's fight scenes than Shia's - we've heard more comments on how great Harrison is in his fight scenes. We know of one fight scene involving Mutt...We've seen more photos of Indy in action poses than Mutt...

[No Ticket]

Even shorty and Indy sr. got fight scenes. What is there to be afraid of. However, I don't like the sword, specifically the kind he is holding. For some reason.

[deckard24]

Even shorty and Indy sr. got fight scenes. What is there to be afraid of. However, I don't like the sword, specifically the kind he is holding. For some reason.

With that sword Shia is looking a bit like a pirate! All he needs is an Errol Flynn moustache to complete the look!

He is channeling a good worried Ford expression though.

[clorrificus]

are wii (sorry, couldn't help it) positive that he is holding a switchblade in his left hand? i know that would make sense seeing as how he is supposedly a "greaser" but still idk...looks almost like a miniture whip to me.

[Blackadder]

Shia should acted in Pirates of the Carrebien or somethin , dont know maybe its related to the story , but a gun or rifle would be a much better option imo :gun:

[tocksic]

Pre-order is open! (http://www.darkhorse.com/profile/profile.php?sku=15-034) And here's a full version of the cover:

http://images.darkhorse.com/covers/15/15034.jpg

[kongisking]

Oh, God, this cover looks mother----ing awesome! Damn for all I'm worth, I'm so excited! But none of this compares to the absolute best aspect of the picture, which I hope is actually present in the finished film:

INDY'S GOT BEARD STUBBLE!!!!!!!!!! HOOOORAY!!!!!!! :cool: :cool: :cool: :whip: :hat:

(And in case you guys haven't noticed, the sword Shia is wielding looks to be a Spanish conquistador's sword, which completely fits with the location of the skull temple. Maybe Mutt took the sword from some poor bastard who got wasted by a booby trap centuries ago. An image of a conquistador-armor-clad Forrestal springs to my mind here.

Plus: QUIT YOU'RE DAMN WHINING OVER TINY DETAILS LIKE THE KIND OF SWORD SHIA IS HOLDING! You guys really do sound like toddlers fighting over a spider-man toy that has the red paint slightly darker than on the cartoon shows! Ugh!


(Hoo, boy, am I gonna get it for that shout-out...I meant nothing personal by it! I'm sorry! :o :o :o )

[yodazone]

Hey guys! Jeremy Barlow (Indy Dark Horse Comics Editor) just posted this over at the Dark Horse Star Wars forums about that Diamond Previews cover:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hey, Gang --

That is NOT the cover to the comic adaptation -- it is a "solicitation only" image that Lucasfilm provided for us. The cover(s) will be original painted works by Indy and Star Wars artist Hugh Fleming

Resume speculation!
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http://www.darkhorse.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=10731&start=135

Hugh Flemming returns to Indy covers!!!!


:whip: :whip: :whip:

[deckard24]

Hey guys! Jeremy Barlow (Indy Dark Horse Comics Editor) just posted this over at the Dark Horse Star Wars forums about that Diamond Previews cover:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hey, Gang --

That is NOT the cover to the comic adaptation -- it is a "solicitation only" image that Lucasfilm provided for us. The cover(s) will be original painted works by Indy and Star Wars artist Hugh Fleming

Resume speculation!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.darkhorse.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=10731&start=135

Hugh Flemming returns to Indy covers!!!!


:whip: :whip: :whip:

Thank God! That's fanastic news that an actual hand painted work of art will be the cover, not some photo shopped collage! I'm bummed to hear Struzan isn't doing it, but Fleming is very talented as well.

[Professor Jones]

I agree! Indy comic book covers, novels, movie posters, etc., should all be hand painted works of art. Something is seriously lost in my opinion with photo shop. The whole romantic side of the Indiana Jones movies reflecting back to the serials of the 30's or 50's( in the case of KotCS), just flies out the window with a photo shop collage.

Give me a Struzan, Dorman, or Amstel work of art any day over photo shop!

Yes!!! I guess we can call us satisfied, Deckard!!!

[Moedred]

you can see Indy's silhouette hanging from the end of it...
...and Mutt clinging to Indy.

[Dr. HenryJones.jr]

whoa, it is beautiful cover from darkhorsecomics! I love it, I have been pre-order ;)

[Whipper]

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/9937/indycomictp0.jpg

Blurb here:

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=146537

[DarthLowBudget]

Sweet! Gotta love the Thompson Mac is wielding!

[Dr.Sartorius]

Looks like Indy has a milk mustache.

Awesome cover art. :whip:

[spiralout]

Nice! I'm already starting to fall in love with the characters.

[Mutt Williams]

Excellent!

Why February 14th feel so far away?

[joelwatts]

Notice Mutt's position on this cover as compared to the juvenile novel cover.

[AHegele]

I seriously hope Drew's final theatrical poster is as cool!

I'm loving it!!!!

[-Jones-]

Perfect! So, Mutt is 3rd plan character - GOOD :up: .

[metalinvader]

WOAH! Nice to see Indy cracking his whip and Mac is packing some heat!

[JimmyPSHayes]

FANTASTIC!!! So, do you think there's Russians in this movie?:D

[clorrificus]

freakin sweet

[Playmount]

Looks great! But I do have one slight gripe: why is Blanchett's body inclined so drastically? She looks like she is about to tip over. It ruins the composition slightly... for me. I suppose she's leaning to look at something... because her arm is straight up and down... but it's a bit strange. Hopefully the title will cover her leg area.

Don't get me wrong though... incredible artwork. Kudos to Luke Ross, Fabio Laguna and Dan Jackson.

[Finn]

I think it's also going to satisfy and ease up many that only way this cover showcases Shia is that little shot of him on the motorcycle.

These are such great days to be a fan.

[MarxBrosFan]

Awesome artwork!

[Deckard]

This looks great.

[Little Indy]

These are such great days to be a fan.

It's always great to be an Indy fan.

[Niteshade007]

That is an awesome poster. I'm glad I stumbled over to this thread, I don't normally look in the Indy Literature section.

[QBComics]

Wow. This is awesome!! Mac looks great!!:up: :whip:

[deckard24]

I seriously hope Drew's final theatrical poster is as cool!

I'm loving it!!!!
You got it man! This is a really nice poster!

I didn't know Hugh Fleming though used the Struzan style for his artwork? I thought he had his own unique look, nevertheless it's a great poster. I'm guessing it's done with acrylics and colored pencil, the go-to medium for all those apsiring for Struzan like quality.

BTW I agree Playmount, Cate is leaning a bit too much.

[Tsar]

I want a poster of this illustration. Truly gorgeous.

[Ska]

I think it's also going to satisfy and ease up many that only way this cover showcases Shia is that little shot of him on the motorcycle.

These are such great days to be a fan.

...that being said, Mutt might only be shown in a small pic, but he IS on top/in front of everything else on the cover...

...just thought I'd throw that into the fire.

[Moedred]

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2007/IndyCoverBig.jpg

[jase]

absolutely awesome work I just saw the cover and came to the Raven to start a thread on this cover, I love it!

[yodazone]

wow! Looks whats scheduled to ship next week from Dark Horse Comics!!!!

http://www.previewsworld.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=475&ai=69670

ABE SAPIEN THE DROWNING #4 (OF 5) $2.99
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #14 $2.99
INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM O/T CRYSTAL SKULL TP $12.95
OH MY GODDESS RTL TP VOL 29 $10.95
STAR WARS LEGACY #23 $2.99

:up: :up: :up:

[yodazone]

Hugh Flemming's cover #2 is out!

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc300/yodazone/indy2painted.jpg

Here's the variant cover to issue #2:

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc300/yodazone/indy2variant.jpg

And issue #1 with final logos and title:

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc300/yodazone/indy1painted.jpg

:up: :up: :up:

[ResidentAlien]

Hugh Flemming's cover #2 is out!

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc300/yodazone/indy2painted.jpg


To quote Belloq....

"It's beaaaaautiful!"


:dead:

[The Man]

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2007/IndyCoverBig.jpg

That's still the best Indy 4 illustration around.

[|ZiR|]

wow! Looks whats scheduled to ship next week from Dark Horse Comics!!!!

Whoa, whoa, whoa -- wait up. The KotCS comic adaptation is out in stores now?! (May 5th)

Does anyone have it yet? And don't the publishers care about spoilers?

[The Man]

Whoa, whoa, whoa -- wait up. The KotCS comic adaptation is out in stores now?! (May 5th)

Does anyone have it yet? And don't the publishers care about spoilers?

What with the release of those cards, Lucasfilm don't seem to give a sh!t about spolers anymore. Come back, Tyler Nelson, we love you after all! Do your dance! Aww...

[|ZiR|]

What with the release of those cards, Lucasfilm don't seem to give a sh!t about spolers anymore. Come back, Tyler Nelson, we love you after all! Do your dance! Aww...

Yeah, evidently so. And it's not so unusual after all, I suppose. I do remember my brother got the Alien: Resurrection comic before the film was released.

I really hope someone here grabs a copy and posts about it soon, 'cos there don't seem to be any comic stores or decent book stores in my area of NM

And last I heard, Tyler Nelson was seen entering Skywalker Ranch and hasn't been witnessed since. :dead:

[Indy Jones]

Whoa, whoa, whoa -- wait up. The KotCS comic adaptation is out in stores now?! (May 5th)

Does anyone have it yet? And don't the publishers care about spoilers?

Comic book stores tend to get new stock in on Wednesdays. And I know for a fact that the one I work at does.

And what's shipping is noted as "TP" at the end, which I guessing means "Trade Paperback." Which would be both issues collected in one volume.

[Crack that whip]

So, issue #1 should most likely hit comic shops Wednesday the 7th (the day after tomorrow)? Peachy!

[Indy Jones]

So, issue #1 should most likely hit comic shops Wednesday the 7th (the day after tomorrow)? Peachy!

Either the trade paperback version or issue #1, yes. The "TP" at the end confuses me as that must mean Trade Paperback, which would be both issues in one book.

But it's more logical that it's the first issue only.

[Hedwig]

Hugh Flemming's cover #2 is out!

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc300/yodazone/indy2painted.jpg

Here's the variant cover to issue #2:

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc300/yodazone/indy2variant.jpg

And issue #1 with final logos and title:

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc300/yodazone/indy1painted.jpg

:up: :up: :up:
Those are so cool!:D

[Agent Z]

I haven't checked out comic book movie adaptations since Marvel put them out in the 80's. I wasn't that impressed with those, so hopefully these are better quality.

I may go single issues, just to collect those nice covers at least...

[Indy Jones]

I haven't checked out comic book movie adaptations since Marvel put them out in the 80's. I wasn't that impressed with those, so hopefully these are better quality.

I may go single issues, just to collect those nice covers at least...

I disagree. The film adaptations of the Indy trilogy from Marvel in particular were actually good by comparison to others, as they were properly fleshed out with narration boxes and thought-baloons, something which is prettymuch entirely absent in other film adaptations. And the adaptations were well-paced between the three-or-four issue mark. LC's adaptation was four as opposed to Raiders' and Temple's three.

But unless the KOTCS adaptation is in two, 30-40 page books, we're looking at an adaptation that amounts only to storyboards with the occasional bit of dialogue thrown in, moving at a breakneck pace with zero development. I really hate that.

[Agent Z]

I disagree. The film adaptations of the Indy trilogy from Marvel in particular were actually good by comparison to others, as they were properly fleshed out with narration boxes and thought-baloons, something which is prettymuch entirely absent in other film adaptations. And the adaptations were well-paced between the three-or-four issue mark. LC's adaptation was four as opposed to Raiders' and Temple's three.

Well, it's been awhile since I've read them, but I remember the artwork, save for the covers, was lacking to me. I was a kid though, fresh from the theater and with probably unrealistic expectations for the comic books to match what I saw on the screen.

I actually picked up the TOD and Raiders Marvel Super Special mags a week ago on eBay, so I'm going to give them another go. :)

[Dr.Sartorius]

The Dark Horse comic book is now in stock in available to buy:



(http://www.amazon.com/Indiana-Jones-Kingdom-Crystal-Skull/dp/1593079524/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210744096&sr=1-12)

[Stoo]

Just bought this today at Indigo Books in Montreal and haven't even taken one peek inside.
The paper stock for the cover is nice and heavy. Price was $14.50 CAN.

[Junior Jones]

Got mine today. I flipped through the first few pages, but set it down to wait until I've seen the movie.

[Indy fan 235]

I'll be buying mine on my way home from work in about an hour, but I won't look at the inside until after I see the film.

[00Kevin]

yeah, the comic adaptation was WAY TOO SHORT, there was too much going on to squeeze it into 2 comics. the entire thing feels very rushed and we never get the chance to slow down and see things unfold dramatically

[yodazone]

Here's a new podcast/interview with John Jackson Miller where he talks about Indiana Jones comics and writing the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull adaptation!

http://goldmineradio.com/cbg/podcast/index.php?p=episode&name=2008-05-29_brent_frankenhoff__interviews_john_jackson_miller_on_comics_adaptations.mp3

[Flash Dixson]

I liked it.

[Dr.Sartorius]

I was kind of disappointed with the Dark Horse adaptation. I thought the artist made Indy look too old and some of the best scenes of the movie got barely a page in this version.

[Agent Crab]

I got the comic not too long ago. Not bad to add in my collection however.

[yodazone]

The "Indiana Jones & Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" Trade is a HUGE seller for the month of May!

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080616-diamond-salescharts.html

---------------------------------------------------------------------------"On the trade paperback side, Dark Horse took the win with the second volume of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8, "No Future for You". Dark Horse also took the third and fourth chart positions, with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull trade paperback and Hellboy Vol. 8: Darkness Calls, helping them continue their recent strong Market Share performances of 6.30% Unit Share and 8.11% Dollar Share."
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Now they need to green light that Indiana Jones monthly!

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[Agent Z]

The "Indiana Jones & Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" Trade is a HUGE seller for the month of May!

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080616-diamond-salescharts.html

---------------------------------------------------------------------------"On the trade paperback side, Dark Horse took the win with the second volume of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8, "No Future for You". Dark Horse also took the third and fourth chart positions, with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull trade paperback and Hellboy Vol. 8: Darkness Calls, helping them continue their recent strong Market Share performances of 6.30% Unit Share and 8.11% Dollar Share."
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Now they need to green light that Indiana Jones monthly!

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If that is what it will take to get a monthly started, then great....but I really regret spending money on their KOTCS adaptation. :down:

[Peacock's-Eye]

I flipped through it at a bookstore - really bad art.
Why can't they do these things right?
But I did get to see this 12 yr old kid picking out everything that was "wrong" with it i.e. not in the movie! That was priceless.

[James]

I'm generally only interested in the comic adaptations for their minor deviations from the film. It's a nice way to glimpse what the original script contained, and once upon a time, was one of the only ways to do so (along with the novelization).

For example, it's interesting to see Spalko tell Indy that the Area 51 crate has his name on it. (Which is why he should know what crate she's referring to.) This ties in to the way the film was initially marketed online.

[yodazone]

Blockbuster Video had an exclusive "Indy" comic cover to the Dark Horse KOTCS Adaptation issue #1!

Anybody catch this??? Or have one?

The good folks at Rebelscum.com has the cover posted on their "Indy" comic cover gallery:

http://www.rebelscum.com/indianajones.asp

http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=http://www.rebelscum.com/comics/indiana/IJdhKCS01BB.jpg&text=Indiana%20Jones%20and%20the%20Kingdom%20of%20the%20Crystal%20Skull%201%20(Blockbuster%20Video%20exclusive)

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/7092/ijdhkcs01bblx0.jpg

From the "LR" initials on the cover, it looks like this cover is drawn by interior artist, Luke Ross.

(wonder if he drew one for issue #2...)

:up:

[Attila the Professor]

Just about everyone looks too young in that cover, but I sort of like it nevertheless. It's an intriguing composition. Like the Mac sort of fades into the background.

[indyclone25]

i saw this comic on ebay and it was being auctioned off by someone in peurto rico---- i wonder if that is their special cover ?

[The Golden Idol]

Just about everyone looks too young in that cover, but I sort of like it nevertheless. It's an intriguing composition. Like the Mac sort of fades into the background.

Definitely. Everyone looks at least 5 years younger.

And doesn't Mutt look sorta kinda like a very young Bill Murray?

[Professor Jones]

Definitely. Everyone looks at least 5 years younger.

And doesn't Mutt look sorta kinda like a very young Bill Murray?

Hehehe... yes that's true!

Anyway, in my opinion the comic adaptation is really poor - not to say horrible. Especially if compared to some wonderful work of art that the Dark Horse have delivered us in the past (I adore the graphics and the colors of FOA comic).

Colors are really stupid in KOCTS comic and the drawings aren't so good. Harrison looks really much older and actually, as someone else said, it all seems made up in a hurry...

More than that, can anyone explain to me why there are certain more or less relevant differences between the adaptation and the movie, usually without any need (for instance, the different "UFO" at the ending or the different Indy gear in the warehouse scene - with jacket)? Can it depend on the fact they've prepared the comic without seeing the movie???

[The Golden Idol]

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/7092/ijdhkcs01bblx0.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/51/Peter_GB1.jpg

It's a spittin' image.

[Agent Z]

Well, at least they got a great looking Spalko on the cover.

Of course, they can change covers all they want, the inside pages still stink something fierce.... :down:

[indyclone25]

Blockbuster Video had an exclusive "Indy" comic cover to the Dark Horse KOTCS Adaptation issue #1!

Anybody catch this??? Or have one?

The good folks at Rebelscum.com has the cover posted on their "Indy" comic cover gallery:

http://www.rebelscum.com/indianajones.asp

http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=http://www.rebelscum.com/comics/indiana/IJdhKCS01BB.jpg&text=Indiana%20Jones%20and%20the%20Kingdom%20of%20the%20Crystal%20Skull%201%20(Blockbuster%20Video%20exclusive)

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/7092/ijdhkcs01bblx0.jpg

From the "LR" initials on the cover, it looks like this cover is drawn by interior artist, Luke Ross.

(wonder if he drew one for issue #2...)

:up:
this pencil sketch might be for issue two?i found it on comicartfans.com and the artist is luke ross
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/indyclone25/indiana%20jones/Ray_Indy_IV_Piece.jpg

[DocWhiskey]

My god Marion looks extremely hot in that sketch.

(Not disrespect to Karen Allen. Frankly I still have the same crush on her as I did when I was 8)

And Oxley looks like a menacing 'nam veteran. He looks angry as hell. He's gonna beat some ass with his stick.

[indyclone25]

yeah oxley does have that nick nolte look to him ---lol hahahaha

[yodazone]

Very cool art page. Excellent find!

Marion looks like a Mary Jane from Spiderman in that pic.
(when Todd Mcfarlane used to draw the Spidey books)

:D

[indyclone25]

has anyone seen if the released a second issue from blockbuster or any store ?

[DIrishB]

Wonder if they're going to include the KotCS adaptation in Vol. 3 of the Further Adventures trades?

[indyclone25]

that would be nice to finish off the series that way ---but i think the story will be mostly the marvel series

[JuniorJones]

A cool find, Rocket. Now if only you could use your skills to locate sources to download the West End Games Indy books... My Google searches always come up completely blank.

I have the West End Games modules in PDF form. PM for more details.

[JuniorJones]

I have the West End Games modules in PDF form. PM for more details.

Sorry, TSR verisons.:o

[Montana Smith]

Sorry, TSR verisons.:o

Thank you, nevertheless, JuniorJones! :D

The quest continues.

:hat:

[JuniorJones]

Thank you, nevertheless, JuniorJones! :D

The quest continues.

:hat:

I will make it my life's mission because someone, somewhere must have taken the time to digitize them.

On that point, anyone know where I can get digital verisons of the novels?

[Montana Smith]

I will make it my life's mission because someone, somewhere must have taken the time to digitize them.

That's why I keep having the feeling that I'm going to find them...

On that point, anyone know where I can get digital verisons of the novels?

An excellent question, too.

[Plaristes]

Sorry, TSR verisons.:o

Nuts, I was so excited for a second. :( Oh well, the search continues. :whip: