"Aurelius's Dagger!", also known as "Cutting it close!", is a four-page comic that was published in the United Kingdom as part of the third issue of the Indiana Jones and the Lost Treasures magazine.
Plot summary[]
During the summer of 1937, Indiana Jones' break away from teaching in Rome is interrupted when he's recognized by Alfonso, a young Italian who begs for the archaeologist's help in finding the lost dagger of the boy's famous Roman ancestor that, according to legend, deliberately hid the relic as a prize for treasure hunters to humor himself. With debtors on the verge of claiming his family's property, Alfonso needs the wealth the dagger offers to pay them back.
Appearances[]
Characters[]
- Alfonso
- Alfonso's grandfather (Mentioned only)
- Alfonso's grandmother
- Aurelius Decimus (Mentioned only)
- Indiana Jones
Artifacts[]
- Aurelius's Dagger
Locations[]
External links[]
"Cutting it close!"
| International Indiana Jones comics | |
|---|---|
| France | |
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Cancelled: Bedouins of the Sea | |
| United Kingdom | |
"Take Cover!" · "Olympic Ordeal!" · "Digging For Trouble" | |
| Related | |
Marvel Comics reprints · Dark Horse Comics reprints |
| ADVENTURE TIMELINE | ||
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| previous | next | |
| 1937 | Summer 1937 | August 1937 |
| Indiana Jones and the Wrath of Hecate | "Aurelius's Dagger!" | Indiana Jones and the Eye of the Fates |