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Taking inspiration and copying have a thin line between them. A little mistake can make all the hard work go to waste, whether it’s a film, a product, or a character in a comic. However, many characters have been created by taking inspiration, enhancing or diminishing their strength, from their name to their abilities. This has become quite common in the world of comics, and the debate between DC Comics and Marvel Comics on characters imitating each other has always been ongoing. This issue has been persistently raised between them, with characters copying each other, and this trend has been…
The first issue of Nagraj, a widely acclaimed character, was written by the legendary author Parshuram Sharma and illustrated by Pratap Malik. Malik successfully illustrated this character for approximately 50 issues until 1995. After that, the artistic responsibilities were taken over by the artist and author Anupam Sinha. Today, Nagraj owes much of its existence to these stalwarts of the Indian comic industry, Pratap Malik and Anupam Sinha. Nagraj’s character is considered a mythical shape-shifting snake, inspired by historical venomous creatures. His stories are a rich blend of mythology, imagination, magic, and science fiction. Many fans believe that over time,…
Narayan Debnath is a renowned comic artist from India, known for his iconic characters, especially Hada-Bhonda, Bantul the Great, and Nonte-Phonte. These characters have transcended generations and gained immense popularity in West Bengal and beyond. Debnath Babu holds the distinction of being India’s first and only comic artist with a Doctor of Literature degree. His illustrations and comics have graced numerous newspapers, books, and magazines, notably in Shuktara, Kishor Bharati, and others. Narayan Debnath is often referred to as the father of Bengali comics, and his creations have entertained children with their playful antics and occasional humorous jests. In 1962,…
The last descendant of the Chandkaal-demon clan! When he set out to re-establish demon rule on Earth, he collided with the super commando Dhruv. In reality, he sought the red diamond, which could empower the demon race once again on Earth. This power was kept hidden in the Kalimpa monastery in the Eastern Himalayas. However, a protective shield surrounded the monastery, making it impenetrable to any demon. Therefore, Chandkaal devised a plan to trap a fugitive mafia don into his web, convincing him to bring the red diamond. But in this process, he encountered the guardian Kirgi from the monastery,…
Certainly! The way villains exist in movies, something similar happens in comics too. Both possess power, but there’s a significant difference. In movies, female characters are often portrayed as weak and seen wandering around the main antagonist. However, in comics, a female villain emerges as a powerful character. She doesn’t rely on another male antagonist but, instead, defeats the main hero with her own strength and knowledge. There are some female antagonists who not only confronted Nagraj but also gave him a tough competition at various instances. Miss Killer Miss Hiroshima, alias Miss Killer, is not just Japan’s leading crime…
Near outer Delhi lies the village of Kanjhawala, which suddenly becomes the headlines in newspapers. The reason behind this is a six-year-old boy known as Brenu. Whenever Brenu stares intently at a spoon or a knife, he miraculously turns it around in an extraordinary manner. If he places his hands on a person with minor illnesses, they miraculously recover. Brenu AKA Buddhhipalat ability to lift objects with his power became a topic of discussion among people, and his name starts appearing in newspapers. However, one day, due to his mental powers, when the landlord’s son drowned in water, Brenu faced…
Doga’s Fourth Minaret, the famous shooting champion, the progenitor of Black Paper Art, Lion AIM’s mentor, Karim Gandhi alias Kali Mirch Chacha, who, if he wants to aim at a bird’s eye by tying a blindfold, will hit the target in the eye. A great marksman, teaching the top officers of all three armed forces of India the art of shooting. The true Arjuna, who has produced numerous archers, Suraj being the ultimate archer he taught, as he never taught anyone else, as those he taught always betrayed his trust. It all started when his own wife, Shahin, and their…
The character created by Anupam Sinha, Super Commando Dhruv, made his debut in the fiery revenge of the Hindi language comic book “Pratishodh ki Jwala” in 1987. He resides in the fictional Indian city of Rajnagar, which is also a reference in the comic book line, Raj Comics, that publishes the Dhruv series. The literal meaning of Rajnagar is the city of kings or the world of kings. Till date, Dhruv remains one of the most popular superheroes in South Asian comics. In Rajnagar, Jupiter Circus was a highly successful circus group. The presence of highly skilled performers and artists…
The story of Shaktiputra begins with a terrorist attack in Delhi by a massive humanoid robot, creating chaos and leaving the city helpless. The police and army are unable to counter the threat, leading the Indian government to seek help from the United States. In response, the U.S. sends a superhuman computer, but even this is destroyed by the same robot. Dr. Excel, the creator of the supercomputer, imposes conditions on everyone to listen to him. Meanwhile, officers approach Dr. Padmanabhan, a Nobel laureate in agricultural research and molecular power. Though he was working on a humanoid robot for agricultural…
For centuries, women have faced violence because of their gentle nature. They’ve endured abuse due to this very trait. Every time a woman raised her voice against these injustices, the violence against her escalated. Sometimes, she was forced to become a widow and burned alive with her deceased husband, and sometimes for dowry. Sometimes, men went to the extreme of killing women by aborting them while they were still in the womb. Against these atrocities, the goddess Kali has empowered a woman and named her Shakti. Chanda is the embodiment of the power of emotions. She was a simple housewife,…