Cataclysmic Yosho (Pralayankari Yosho) Review: Tulsi Comics’ Sci-Fi Mythical Masterpiece

Yosho’s second comics, ‘Cataclysmic Yosho(Pralayankari Yosho)’, is not just the story of the birth of a hero, but it is a fantastic combination of science, fantasy, and mythological elements. In this comics, we get a glimpse of a hero who was born under extraordinary circumstances. In this review, we will try to understand in detail the story of this 47-page comics, its characters, its art, and its impact.

Plot and Role

The story starts with a very interesting background. It is set on an advanced and developed planet named Sunplan, where the scientifically minded emperor, King Triangulation, reigns. King Triangulation’s daughter, Shaurya, is married to Yodhraj, an astronaut from Earth. This interplanetary marriage story provides not only an emotional aspect but also a scientific and global perspective.

The real twist in the story comes when the emperor of an enemy planet called Tama attacks Sunplan. The angle of betrayal is also added to this attack, because the commander of the Sun planet, Nanz, betrays them and joins Tama. The character of Nanz is like a typical villain—greedy for power, ambitious, and wanting to make Princess Shaurya his queen. Things get so bad that Yodhraj has to return to Earth to save his life, while the pregnant Shaurya remains on Sunplan under the care of her father, King Triangulation, and Rajguru.

The battle for space shown in the opening pages seems quite modern and impressive for that period. The vehicle that King Triangulation uses moves with ‘mental waves,’ i.e., brain waves. This idea clearly shows the creative thinking and science-fiction approach of Tulsi Comics. This whole part makes readers realize that Yosho was born in the middle of war, devastation, and conflict, not in a common environment.

Birth and Childhood of Yosho

Princess Shaurya gives birth to a son, named Yosho, in the difficult times of war. According to Rajguru’s prophecy, Yosho would go on to become an extremely powerful king, possessing elements such as fire, air, and water.

It is from here that the mythological and miraculous colors in the story become stronger. Yosho is taken to the ‘Fire Temple’, where the Fire God himself gives him his blessing. The scene is one of the most powerful and memorable scenes in the entire comics, when the Fire God fills Yosho’s mouth with his divine power.

As Yosho grows up, his education and training begin. He is not only given knowledge of weapons and scriptures, but the scientifically minded King Triangulation also provides him an understanding of modern science so that he can be fully prepared for the future. This training makes Yosho an all-round hero—he is a master of sword fighting, a master of mace combat, and has a body as strong as a thunderbolt.

Challenges of Saptagiri: The Hero’s Fire Test
The largest and most important part of the comics is based on Yosho’s journey to ‘Saptagiri,’ i.e., seven mountains. This part feels like a legendary adventure or ‘quest’. Rajguru sends Yosho to cross these seven dangerous and inaccessible mountains so that he can become the most powerful warrior of Sunplan.

Before leaving on this journey, the king conducts a special scientific experiment on Yosho. They devise a formula with which Yosho can fire bullets through his eyes. This power later becomes Yosho’s most defining ability. For the children of that time, this idea was very exciting and fueled their imagination.

The following are the main stops on Yosho’s Saptagiri journey:

Poisonous Lake
At the first stop, Yosho encounters a strange and dangerous creature named Jahri, which poisons the entire lake. This creature makes the lake so poisonous that no normal human being can even go near it. But Yosho confronts Jahri with his tremendous stamina and senses and defeats him in the end. The most interesting thing about this fight is that instead of harming Yosho, the poison backfires on the creature and makes Yosho stronger than before.

Witch Trijata
On another mountain, Yosho encounters the terrible witch named Trijata, with three living serpents wrapped in her hair. This fight is quite scary and full of thrills. The poison of Trijata’s snakes is so dangerous that it can melt even stone. Despite this, Yosho uses his power to become invisible to eliminate the serpents. Finally, Trijata, while dying, admits that Yosho was the one who caused her destruction.

Centenarian – Lord of a Hundred Weapons
At the next stop, Yosho encounters ‘Shatay’, who has a hundred types of weapons. This competition brings out Yosho’s mental concentration more than his strength. Here, he openly demonstrates the power of bullets emanating from his eyes and stops every attack of Shatay in mid-air. This battle proves that Yosho is not only a strong warrior but also a warrior under complete control.

Ajagra and the Elusive Goat
Yosho then encounters a giant snake named ‘Ajgar’ and an elusive goat. While fighting these two, Yosho does not depend only on his physical strength but also makes full use of his intelligence. He confuses the enemies by creating a wooden effigy and takes advantage of the opportunity to defeat them. This part shows that Yosho can fight an equally skillful battle with his mind in difficult situations.

Facing Mrityuraj
Yosho’s hardest and most dangerous combat is with ‘Mrityuraj’, a skeleton-like and terrifying villain. Mrityuraj tries to eliminate Yosho by burning him in fire. But Yosho has already received the blessing of the Fire God, and he also receives the blessing of an additional age of a hundred years from the centenarian. Together, these two powers make Yosho almost invincible in this battle.

Bridge of Fire
As the final and greatest test, Yosho must cross a bridge engulfed in fierce fire on all sides. It is impossible to walk straight, so Yosho uses his intelligence and crosses the bridge by hanging under it. During this time, the Fire God appears in person and grants Yosho the boon of being the master of fire. It is said that in the future, fire will come out of Yosho’s body and completely destroy his enemies.

Homecoming and the Bitter Truth
After Saptagiri’s seven-year-long hard penance and conquering all challenges, when Yosho returns to his palace, he hopes to receive a grand welcome. But as soon as he crosses ‘Tratak Pull’, he finds silence and desolation all around.

After some time, he finds his mother ‘Shaurya’ hidden in a cave. This is where the story takes a tragic turn. Shaurya tells him that after he left, the emperors of Nanz and Tama together took over Sunplan. King Triangulation was taken prisoner, and a terrible massacre occurred throughout the kingdom. It was announced to the people that Yosho was dead.

The comics end with a very strong resolution. Yosho, now empowered by fire, water, air, and poison, vows to liberate his maternal grandfather and his kingdom. In the last panel, he roars—
“Fire can’t burn me, water can’t drown me… How will Nanz escape my hands!”

Character Analysis:

Yosho:
Yosho is a true ‘superhuman’ hero. His character is a symbol of courage, patience, and discipline. He not only depends on his powers but also makes full use of his understanding and strategy in difficult situations. The power of bullets from his eyes gives him a completely unique identity among comic heroes.

Shaurya:
Shaurya represents a strong and patient mother. She keeps Yosho safe and inspires him to become great despite being separated from her husband and her father being a captive. Her character emotionally adds depth to the story.

King Triangulation and Rajguru:
Both characters reflect the balance of science and spirituality. King Triangulation relies on modern technology and experiments, while Rajguru shows the path to ancient wisdom and divine powers. Together, they play a key role in the creation of Yosho.

Nanz:
Although Nanz does not appear much in this part, his betrayal is the foundation of the entire story. He is an enemy who attacks from within, not from outside.

Art and Portraiture

Sanjay Shirodkar’s illustrations bring the comics to life. The elaborate and vibrant art style, which is considered the hallmark of Tulsi Comics, is fully visible here. Yosho’s black and pink attire gives him a classic warrior look, while the terrifying designs of villains like Mrityuraj and Trijata create both fear and thrill in the minds of children. Special attention has been paid to the use of colors—the orange and yellow flames in fire scenes and the dark blue-violet shades in space combat are extremely effective. Action scenes, enhanced with sound effects like ‘tad-tad,’ ‘tadam,’ and ‘khachak,’ continuously maintain the pace and thrill of the story.

Review and Impact:

‘Cataclysmic Yosho’ is not just an action-filled comic but also a strong and well-crafted ‘origin story’. Writer Rituraj keeps the story’s pace constant. The challenge part of the Seven Mountains pushes the story to the extreme of adventure.

Positive Side:
Unique powers like firing bullets from the eyes and resisting poison were completely new and extremely exciting for readers of that period. The world-building is also impressive, with fictional places like Suryagraha, Tama Graha, and Saptagiri giving a grand and supernatural feel to the story. Amidst all this, the emotional aspect is equally strong—a son’s burning desire for revenge upon seeing his mother’s pain deeply connects readers to Yosho, making the comic not just fantasy but a story of emotional human struggle.

Downside:
The story’s pace is very fast, attempting to cover many important events in just 47 pages. As a result, some battles, like Ajagra and the elusive goat, end very quickly. If these sequences had received a little more time, the excitement could have been even greater. Additionally, the design of some scenes and characters shows mild influence from He-Man or other foreign comics of that period. While this was common in almost every Indian comic of the 90s, it slightly affects the originality.

Conclusion:

‘Cataclysmic Yosho’ is a memorable and timeless creation from Tulsi Comics. This story teaches that no matter how powerful the enemy, with courage, knowledge, and the right guidance—i.e., blessings of the Guru—every difficulty can be overcome.

The comic ends with an advertisement for a sequel, ‘Yosho Named Jung,’ which further piques readers’ curiosity. If you want to relive the nostalgia of the 90s and read a story that masterfully combines science and fantasy, this comic is a great choice.

Yosho’s journey is not limited to saving a planet—it is also a story of regaining his identity and heritage. This first episode laid a strong foundation, making Yosho the biggest ‘superstar’ of Tulsi Comics.

Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐