Marvel Announces Indiana Jones Comic Series for Dec 2026

A new chapter in the adventures of Indiana Jones was announced at the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con, marking the iconic archaeologist's return to Marvel Comics after nearly four decades. The five-issue limited series, titled "Indiana Jones and the Sword of Pandemonium," is scheduled for release in December 2026.

The announcement was made during the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel at the convention. The series will be written by Jason Aaron, known for his work on Marvel's Star Wars and DC's Absolute Superman, with art by Aaron Kuder. The story is set in the immediate aftermath of the 1981 film "Raiders of the Lost Ark," placing it within the hero's prime era. According to the official description, Indiana Jones must embark on a global race to find a biblical weapon after his former companion, Marion Ravenwood, comes into possession of a powerful object sought by his most notorious villains, including the return of an archenemy.

Writer Jason Aaron expressed his enthusiasm, stating he had wanted to adventure alongside Indiana Jones since childhood and felt a joy similar to when he launched Star Wars comics in 2015. Artist Aaron Kuder added that Indiana Jones has always felt like a staple...