Indiana Jones Omnibus - reviewed

by William Messner-Loebs and Dan Barry, (Titan books) £19.99 rrp - significantly less in most reputable book shops.

WHEN Harrison Ford hung up his Indiana hat following 1989's Last Crusade the eponymous hero lived on through a series of comic book adventures.
A series of epic adventures were released in monthly episodes to keep fans happy while they awaited the fourth installment. With esteemed comic writer Messner-Loebs and legendary artist Dan Barry they certainly had a strong pedigree.
Three of these adventures repackaged in this new collection, time to coincide with the release of Indy VI later this month. The artwork, although dated compared to the explosion of colour modern comics, has a nostalgic charm.
The first is Fate of Atlantis which sees Indy battling his Nazi foes to find the secrets of Atlantis in an adventure worthy of big screen adaptation - well paced with strong characters.
By comparison the next outing Thunder In the Orient, in which Indy faces the Japanese army, seems over plotted leaving the art little room to breathe and the third, the Arms of Gold, is solid if unspectacular.