Raj Comics has given a completely new look to Indian superhero comics through its ‘last’ series. In the first part, ‘The Last Protector’, we saw that suddenly all life disappears from the Earth, and the Poles and Atom start trying to understand this mystery. Whereas its second part, ‘Earth of Periods(Parkalon Ki Dharti)’ (The Land of Aliens/Others), makes this mystery even deeper and scarier. This comic is not limited to just Dhruv and Atom, but it also brings Rajnagar’s protector Wolf, Shakti, and even Inspector Steel and Doga into a global and cosmic crisis where the entire humanity is at stake. The future is fixed.
Plot Expansion: Three Parallel Stories
The greatest strength of this comic is its multifaceted story. Nitin Mishra has taken the story forward on three different fronts, which look different, but gradually it becomes clear that all three are linked by the same big and dangerous conspiracy.
The Wolf and the Front of Power: The Orgy of Changing Nature
The story begins with a very scary scene, where common people find themselves in a strange place after a bright light and a loud bang. The land here is blue in color, and the air looks poisonous. Wolf (Bhedia), known for his jungle strength and sharp senses, is fighting tooth and nail to protect these helpless people from dangerous creatures like cannibalistic plants and giant dinosaurs called ‘Tetrachrodota’.
Meanwhile, the goddess ‘Power’ (Shakti) enters. She tries to explain the situation not just emotionally, but from a scientific and philosophical perspective. Shakti explains that the atmosphere of this place is made of poisonous chlorine gas, and oxygen is present here in the form of solid particles. This clearly indicates that either the nature of the Earth has completely changed, or these people have been sent to another world that looks similar to Earth, but where the laws are completely different. The mutual understanding and coordination of Wolf and Power is shown in a very impressive manner throughout this part.
The Pole and the Nuclear: Mexico’s Secret and Self-Renunciation
The other end of the story takes us to ‘Chichen Itza’ of Mexico. Here Dhruv and Atom reach and see that some primitive tribal people are hunting. But soon it becomes clear that these people are not ordinary, but are equipped with alien technology. Dhruv’s sharp mind quickly grasps that the matter is something very big and dangerous.
This is where the story takes a tremendous turn, when a shower of meteors hundreds of miles long begins moving towards Earth. If these meteors had hit Earth, whatever little life was left would have been lost. At the same time, a new and extremely powerful form of ‘Atom’ (Parmanu) appears. His strength has increased several thousand times. Pole creates a master plan—Atom must rotate around these meteors at the speed of light, causing friction, and then break these meteors into smaller molecules by means of ‘atomic fission’ (Atomic Fission).
The scene becomes extremely exciting when Atom approaches the Sun’s gravity extremely closely, regardless of his own life. He destroys the meteors, but himself becomes unconscious and starts falling down from space. This moment shows the self-sacrifice of a true hero, and also Dhruv’s helplessness and worry, which touches the hearts of the readers.
Inspector Steel and Doga: Alien War
The last part of the comic takes us to a prison on a giant spaceship or another planet, where Inspector Steel and Doga are imprisoned. The action here is on a completely different level from the rest of the story. Enemies are using highly advanced technology and powerful shields, which are not affected by common weapons. Steel and Doga soon understand that modern weapons are proving useless here, so they resort to ‘cold weapons’, i.e., stones, iron rods, and old-fashioned weapons. This is a kind of ‘reverse engineering’, which shows that sometimes the simplest and oldest methods prove to be the most effective against very advanced technology.
New Character Entry: ‘Kara’
In this part, a new and mysterious character comes out—Kara. She is a woman with blue skin, who has the special power to read minds (Mind Reading). This character protects Atom from falling into space. The story also explains the meaning of heavy words like ‘transfusion’ (Transfusion) and ‘cosmic imbalance’ (Cosmic Imbalance) in the same way. Kara tells that Earth’s creatures are being sent to other planets in the universe. Her character sounds like a guide (Mentor), but what her true intentions are still remains a mystery, and that is what makes her character more interesting.
Art and Painting: The Magic of Dheeraj Verma
The greatest strength of ‘Earth of Periods’ is its magnificent and international-level artwork. Dheeraj Verma’s drawings make the giant meteorites, the gorgeous scenes of open space, and the Wolf’s fast-paced action feel just like a storyboard from a Hollywood movie. The scale of this graphic novel is truly astonishing when Atom tries to stop a huge meteor. At the same time, the emotions are so clearly visible on the faces of the characters that Dhruv’s anxiety, Atom’s pain, and Doga’s anger reach the reader directly. Bhakta Ranjan’s excellent coloring makes this experience even more powerful. The greenery of Mexico’s forests, the blue-black depth of space, and the energy emanating from the body of Atom—all seem so vibrant that the pages feel like a movie moving on the screen.
Writing and Dialogue: The Combination of Science and Imagination
Nitin Mishra has given the story a strong science-fiction look by using words like ‘uni-energy’, ‘blood circulation pressure’, and ‘molecular structure’ in the script. The dialogues are serious and make the gravity of the situation fully felt. When Dhruv says, “If these meteors hit the Earth, the entire Earth will cease to exist,” the danger is felt not just in words, but in the heart.
Especially in the conversation between Doga and Inspector Steel, the same old classic Raj Comics ‘grit’ is seen. Doga’s line, “Pay attention to the enemy’s advance process,” clearly shows his fighting understanding and experience.
Critical Analysis: What’s Good and What Could Have Been Better?
Pros:
‘Earth of Periods’ can be praised the most for its multi-starrer approach. Big heroes like Dhruv, Atom, Wolf, Shakti, Steel, and Doga are presented in a very balanced and effective manner in the same story. The level of suspense in the entire comic is so strong that every new page reveals some new secret, and the reader’s interest remains intact till the end. Due to its excellent artwork and tight storytelling, this series emerges as one of the best and most memorable art-driven stories in the history of Raj Comics.
Deficiencies:
However, ‘Earth of Periods’ is not completely perfect either. Its story is a bit complicated, and scientific concepts like ‘transfusion’ or ‘abrasion-orbit’ may seem a bit overwhelming for new readers. Furthermore, the fast speed of location shifts—sometimes Delhi, sometimes Mexico, and then directly space—can make it difficult at times to capture the continuity of the story.
Conclusion: Preparation of a Mahagatha
‘Earth of Periods’ is not just a comic, but a very important link in the expansion of the Raj Comics multiverse. This part makes it clear that the threat is no longer limited to just Earth, but marks the beginning of a large ‘cosmic war’ (Cosmic War).
Atom fainting, Pole getting stuck at some unknown place, and Doga and Steel directly clashing with alien forces—all these together create tremendous curiosity for the next part, ‘Universe Warrior’.
If you want to read a story that lifts you from the streets of Earth and takes you across the stars, where science, courage, and mystery face unknown forces, then ‘Earth of Darkness’ is a must-read comic for you.
Final Rating: 4.8/5
