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Best Indian Comic Books to Read

The best of Indian Comic industry- The most exclusive selection to gather for your collection.

Indian comic industry from the very start has a diverse subject scope. Since the 1960s, the comics took inspiration from the epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana, inculcating mythological knowledge in the younger generation. Even though the American comic market has a significant margin on the industry, India makes its considerable share inspiring many artists and writers to explore their art in comics. Here are the top publishers in India who gave a push to the industry on their part and shaped the childhood memories of many generations.

  1. Raj Comics-
Published by Raja pocketbooks, the Hindi written Raj comics have superstars treasured by the readers. The thrills, heroic ventures and teenage romance stories keep readers engrossed in the strips. The series like Bankelal is a fun comic to read and enjoy. The popular hero Nagraj has a huge fan following throughout the country. The best thing about the comics is, you will never be out of age to be enthralled by them.
  1. Amar Chitra Katha-
The ever-entertaining book since 1967, Amar Chitra Katha has been teaching ethics through generations. The brainchild of Shri Anant Pai Ji and Mr Dilip Kadam Ji, as well as the late Mr Pratap Mullick who created art for the comics. The folk stories, mythology, biographies and history, has inspired generations and been translated to over 20 Indian languages and 10 foreign languages.
  1. Champak-
Champak is a Hindi written magazine primarily to entertain children. The first edition was published in 1949 and since then has been translated in 6 different languages. The characters of the comic are mostly animals, and the magical stories inspire kids to learn a lot in the form of reading.
  1. Diamond Comics-
The India based distributor and publisher, Diamond Comics that gave us the beloved character Chacha Chaudhary! The house has been publishing various foreign comic characters such as as- Phantom, Batman, Superman, Spiderman, James bond and Mandrake in Hindi.
  1. Tinkle-
The monthly magazine for children published by India Bookhouse is a beloved comic book for all school going kids. Published in numerous local languages, Tinkle has been a favourite since it’s very first published in 1980 and has made over 500 issues.
  1. Chariot Comics-
Emerging as the new age comic books, Chariot universe brings its heroes in 2012, perfect for readers from every age group. Promising never to be put down once you start reading them, the diversion from the age-old mythological characters from Indian comics is a change welcomed by all. From adventure-filled strips to zombie stories, it is everything you would want for the new age comic industry.