Its a good one and I agree that I like
the Brody parts - as few as they are.
As for the novel authors?
Campbell Black was the first, with Raiders. You can view an interview with him in our interview section. As a matter of fact, you can view an interview with each of them, excluding Martin Caiden and the Young IJ authors (but they are on the way, hint, hint). Campbell gave us the "guts" of Indy.
Rob MacGregor came next and gave us the "history" and earlier life of Indy - just after college graduation, etc. He also provided us with an adaptation to Last Crusade - which wasn't easy, if you read the interview. His books secured Indy appearing in at least 6 more.
Martin Caiden is a WONDERFUL writer - but with his Indy books, you don't see that. You have to understand that Caiden was a team player and true to his word. He finished those books - as agreed - despite immense pain and suffering. This man, in real life had more adventure than our fictional hero could ever imagine! Caiden flew fighter planes and has a loooong history with the aces of the air. Unfortunately, he was struck with a horrific ailment that left him dying, while writing those two Indy books, so many of you love to hate. Those were his last works.
Max McCoy came along because of Caiden's death. What Max provided was a respectful image of Indy and awesome adventure! Max has a wonderful ability to retain and research history and his books reflect it. If you check out his interview, we even delve into the Chapter logo - that eagle symbol - and he lets us know where it came from.
The future of Indy in print is still very much up in the air. I know that there are discussions about an Indy 4 adaptation and who will write it - there may already be a choice. But the battle with Random House to produce further adventures is a bitter struggle. But Indy endures.
If you are able to, look up the books in your local library or online or in the stores. Read them and savor the adventure for what it is and be glad to have them at all. They are an integral part of that world we long to be so much a part of.
Here's to adventure...