For the last leg of our journey, we'll return home to the U.S. and revisit the singular style of Drew Struzan. To catch up, Drew is the most prolific of all Star Wars and Indiana Jones artists, with his work well represented in the myriad of Star Wars Expanded Universe and Indiana Jones novels. For fans of
Though the last two posters we'll visit aren't technically theater-related, their artistic merit warrants their inclusion. First is Struzan's poster for a Last Crusade contest promotion campaigned by Pepsi in 1989. Originally awarded as a second prize to contest winners, this wonderful image is not instantly recognized by most fans, pleasantly surprising those who happen upon it. Fans of the irrepressible Sallah can rejoice at his inclusion near the center of this inspired design.
Finally, we'll end our global journey with a visit to that place where all the world eventually comes home: Disneyland. For the 1995 launch of The Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye, Struzan was commissioned to produce this limited-to-500 print edition for sale in the park's gallery. Outside the obvious appeal of its imagery, this poster is notable for its use of green in the composition's makeup, a color mysteriously lacking from almost all other Indiana Jones posters. Perhaps used to suggest the ride's jungle-themed Adventureland location, this piece is highly prized by both Indy and Disneyland collectors alike
The posters that have made our shortlist of favorites here are by no means the full gamut of wonderful imagery produced for the Indiana Jones saga. They are here to represent the talents of the many artists involved and to celebrate the world's enduring enthusiasm for the exploits of its favorite adventurer.
