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In the thriving era of Indian comics in the 80s, there was a noticeable strain in the relationship between India and America. This tension found its expression in various comics, be it Manoj Comics, Pawan Comics, Nootan, or Tulsi Comics. Notably, Tulsi Comics took the lead in depicting American conspiracies, featuring superheroes like Angara, Jambu, and Yoga, focusing on American machinations. One such character in Tulsi Comics was Yosho, often referred to as the “Son of Fire.” Yosho’s origin is unique—he hails not from Earth but from Suryagrah, with half of his essence belonging to our planet. His father, Yodharaj,…

Marvel and DC Comics, two of the most renowned names in comic book publishing, are perhaps the largest publishers as well. The debate over which is better has been a fascinating topic among comic book enthusiasts. Often, DC Comics and its characters are perceived as dark, serious, and brooding. The most famous example of this is Batman, known for operating in the shadows and dealing with grim circumstances. In contrast, Marvel is seen as lighter, focusing more on entertainment, and being more centered on characters like Deadpool. Marvel and DC Comics are among the biggest publications in the world of…

The genre referred to as “pulp fiction” in English is known as “लुगदी साहित्य” or “घासलेटी” in Hindi. Despite its popularity, lugdi katha, as opposed to English popular fiction, developed with the support of three good friends—the film industry, the railway, and the readership—all of which have either disappeared or are on the brink of losing. In the 1990s, when Hindi pulp fiction was booming, its popularity witnessed an unprecedented growth. Just a little over two decades later, its world began to crumble, and on February 17, 2017, another blow struck with the demise of one of its most successful…

Super Commando Dhruv is one of the most recognized and established superheroes in the world of Indian comic books. Over the years, he has fought not only ordinary humans but also villains, supervillains, comedic antagonists, tricksters, as well as creatures like demons and deities. Some of Dhruv’s enemies eventually turned to the path of righteousness. On certain occasions, he even had to confront adversaries who were once enemies of other superheroes. What sets Dhruv apart is his unique ability to craft weapons from everyday objects around him, despite not possessing any superpowers. With his sharp intellect and skills learned from…

Sound, the essence of voice, shapes our perception of the world. From the uplifting melodies of music to the jarring tones that induce headaches, sound holds a dual nature. Its power can be both a source of joy and a destructive force capable of causing deafness, madness, or even death when amplified. The unique quality of sound lies in its invisibility, making it a potent and often underestimated weapon. Today, we delve into the realm of Super Commando Dhruv’s comics to explore a formidable villain known as ‘DhwaniRaj.’ DhwaniRaj makes his mark as a top adversary in Dhruv’s universe, initiating…

The two most accurate quotes are ‘size doesn’t matter’ and the other is ‘a son’s worth is seen in raising him.’ The whole world is familiar with these, and people have seen examples, both good and bad. Drawing inspiration from this, everyone, from movies to TV serials and from novels to comics, has portrayed it in every form. But the comic world has influenced us the most because they have utilized it in the best way possible, which has become a memory in the minds of every reader. Presenting a list of ten dangerous, quick-witted criminals who almost defeated superheroes…

There is a saying that if you’re infamous, what’s in a name? A similar situation occurred with Radha Comics when the Indian comic industry was trying to establish itself, and some publishers were copying characters by changing their names. At that time, copyright was not a significant concern. Interestingly, this trend continues even today, but people are now more serious about it. If such practices were followed back then, characters like Chacha Chaudhary, created by Pran, wouldn’t have faced so many imitations. Everyone maintained the same appearance, just changing the name from Kaka to Tau at times. A similar incident…

400 Years Ago: The Beginnings of The Phantom’s Legacy – Four centuries ago, the marauding pirates of the Singha Sea set fire to a ship in the Indian Ocean, leaving all passengers dead. Only one courageous young man swam for days to reach Yoga Island. This marked the genesis of the lineage that would eventually give rise to the legend of Fantom, also known as Betal. The tradition of Betals began with him, as he vowed to eradicate injustice and malice wherever it existed, carrying the weapon that had slain his father. The unique markings of Phantom add to his mystique.…

A few days ago, a picture went viral on social media, which is a photograph of Shahrukh Khan’s private office. Although it is a picture of an office, there was a surprising element in the form of an image placed there – it was the image of the character “Bahadur” from Indrajal comics. This led to speculations on social media that Shahrukh Khan might be working on a film related to “Bahadur.” In fact, this speculation is quite old, dating back almost a decade when there were rumors that Shahrukh Khan was acquiring the rights to Indrajal comics and considering…

In 1967, while watching a TV quiz show on the government-owned Doordarshan network, a young journalist realized that Indian children could easily answer questions about Greek mythological tales but struggled when asked about a significant Indian epic, the Ramayana. Disheartened by this, he found inspiration and decided to present the stories of India’s greatest epic, the Ramayana, in the form of immortal comic narratives for children. This young journalist was Anant Pai, born on September 17, 1929, in Karkala, Karnataka. Unfortunately, his parents passed away when he was just two years old. At the age of 12, his grandfather sent…