Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny brought the storied franchise back to the big screen last summer, but while it was billed as the last adventure of Dr. Henry Jones, Jr., the character lives on thanks to this fan project from artist Adam Murphy, which reunites several classic Indiana Jones cast members for a further adventure set in the 1980’s…
Shared via Instagram, creator Adam Murphy lovingly crafts a covers recalling the classic adventure pulp novels that inspired the Indiana Jones franchise in the first place. Reuniting an older Indy and Marion with Helena Shaw, Teddy and Short Round, Murphy’s work is nothing short of brilliant.
Along with writer Paul F. Verhoeven, Murphy continues to craft the fan story, set in 1985, which features Indy and the gang getting together in Athens after an attempt on Helena’s life. They soon run afoul of the ancient Order of Assassins, in an adventure that promises to “change the course of history forever.”
Adam Murphy’s Indiana Jones Fanart Is A Long-Running Project
Murphy should be commended for his attention to detail in crafting his Indiana Jones art. Each character is in keeping with the franchise’s established timeline; Indy already has the eye-patch his older self would sport in the original version of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. The fanart piece also features a return of the white tuxedo from the opening of Temple of Doom, which itself paid homage to Sean Connery’s James Bond wardrobe in Goldfinger. Overall, it’s an exciting artistic take on the franchise, one fans are sure to appreciate.
Perhaps most exciting of all is the inclusion of an older Short Round. While the reactions to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny were mostly positive, most fans were disappointed that Ke Huy Quan didn’t reprise his role. Murphy and Verhoeven rectify that by including Short Round in this adventure, alongside an approximately 86-year-old Indy. Still, judging by the cover, the good Dr. Jones still finds himself having to escape from hairy situations, even though he now needs the assistance of a cane.
The Indiana Jones Franchise Continues Thanks To High Level Fan Art
Murphy’s piece is the latest in a line of mash-ups the artist has posted to Instagram, featuring Indy teaming with everyone from Tintin, to Columbo, to William Hartnell’s First Doctor. Though unofficial fan-fiction, the quality of Murphy’s artwork speaks for itself. Given that Indy has been curiously missing from the world of comics lately, Disney would be wise to gauge the reaction to Murphy’s fanart and make a move to produce more multimedia content with the franchise. Murphy’s work proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that adventure still has a name, and it is Indiana Jones.
