Written by: John Jackson Miller
8/23/2007 12:00 AM

I didn't know an official announcement had been made about the following when I was already being asked about it, but I understand now from my editors at Dark Horse that Lucasfilm's Jonathan Rinzler announced it at their panel at San Diego. Anyway, I am cleared by my publisher to confirm that, yes, I'm writing the comics adaptation of the fourth Indiana Jones film, releasing next year.

And that's about all I can say, beyond confirming that, yes, they're making a movie and, yes, we're making comics — so please don't ask! Please visit Dark Horse for further information about the comics; their initial press release is here.

As for myself, I can say that I'm continuing to write Knights of the Old Republic each month, so nothing changes there.

And I can also add that this is a great honor — speaking as someone who not only adored the original films, but snarfed up all the old comics off the rack. I still have a spare unopened polybag with Raiders #1-3 (wonder what that's worth?) — and I remember one of the earliest things I bought at a comics shop nearly 25 years ago (was it that long?) was the first issue of John Byrne and Terry Austin's Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, a series I followed faithfully thereafter. Readers of my CBG column may recall that the one sad attempt I ever made at costuming at a convention was none other than the Professor — evidently, the hat alone is not enough — and I even still have my copy of the old TSR role-playing game!

So add that to your shopping list. It'll be fun!

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