Over at Comicology,blogger Rafiq Raja [http://comicology.blogspot.com/]has news on developments and new titles from
*Surprise, Surprise….We have the Lion # 201 “Kaateri Kaanagam” starring Modesty Blaise as a Nov’07 release.
So, it’s good to see the Prakash Publishers have tentatively planned to release issues every 2 months, at least going by the current release cycle.
As far the story goes, there is no denial of fact that Modesty Blaise and Willy Garvin simply steal the show, with an interesting plot of Vampires shielded underworld gang being busted with the help of old Network ally. I wouldn’t be able to judge the quality of original dialogues, but as usual, Editor Vijayan simply is awesome in his translation depicted at various pages. Tamil at its best.
I am pretty disappointed with the cover art. At first sight, I was astonished to see the sparkling cover, and only realised later that it has been picked up from Biggles Digests released recently. Editor seems to have found a way to reduce the production work for this release, with this approach. If I am not wrong, I believe this is the first time Lion-Muthu Publishers have resorted to a cover art which isn’t part of their line-up. Only the defunct Ponni, Meghala back in 90’s used to feature this poor conceived strategy. I hope it’s a one shot, and we go back to our trademark cover designs.
LUCKY LUKE 2007
Guess what, we have a new player in the Graphic Novel Biz in India. Tara Press, a trade imprint of India Research Press have ventured on bringing Franco-Belgian comics treasure to Indian Comic Fans.
And what a better way to start the proceedings, by introducing our favorite Lucky Luke in English (for the first time) to India. As their copyright content states they have the exclusive English language rights for Indian sub-continent. Well, there are 7 titles to start of with in this series. And only five of them are available in Chennai, as of now. Each one of them priced at Rs.195/- each, mirroring the Euro Books pricing strategy. So, here is the list of what’s in store for you. DASHING WHITE COWBOY
TENDERFOOT
MA DALTON
JESSE JAMES
WESTERN CIRCUS
EURO BOOKS
Spirou & Fantasion -2007
Well, when it rains - it pours, and that seems to be the order of the day in Comics or Graphic Novels Biz in India at present.
Euro Books, the newbies in the Biz, have come up with its next venture after Biggles, by introducing the not so famous Spirou and Fantasio characters to Indian Comics Fans. By the outset, it looked pretty impressive lineup containing 12 titles in the series, at a price of Rs.199/- each.
I will shortly post my reviews about the characters and the storyline.
Enjoy Reading
Thanks,Rafiq.
Interestingly,today,I got the news release from Raj Comics relating to Set 11 for 2007. No real info but looking at the covers these should be great. Pity Raj doesn’t publish more in English and promote outside India!
Thanks,Rafiq. Interestingly,today,I got the news release from Raj Comics relating to Set 11 for 2007. No real info but looking at the covers these should be great. Pity Raj doesn’t publish more in English and promote outside
SHARAN KAND Issue No.: SPCL-2290-H Format: Printed version (Hindi language) Price: Rs 40.00
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BHUKHA DOGA Issue No.: SPCL-2291-H Format: Printed version (Hindi language) Price: Rs 30.00
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KAAL KA JAAL Issue No.: SPCL-2292-H Format: Printed version (Hindi language) Price: Rs 30.00
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SUNDER SAINA Issue No.: SPCL-2293-H Format: Printed version (Hindi language) Price: Rs 20.00
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MAIN BHI Issue No.: SPCL-2286-H Format: Printed version (Hindi language) Price: Rs 30.00
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