Comicology

Me, Her and Her Only – Love in Comics

2009-11-11T23:55:00.000+05:30

Dear Comikers, Tashi delek. Well, I have said it before, and countless time before then, but there is no harm in repeating the reality. Me is Back. As usual, I am not going to hold you with my whereabouts all this time, which is rightly pushed to the end of the post. But, what we have has a topic for our current post? Well it’s about Love, and this time for a change, in Comics. What was the

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Euro Books – Iznogoud | 12 Albums | 2009

2009-09-07T23:34:00.000+05:30

After the Black & White Classic of Will Eisner’s Dreamer, we are back to the colourful world of comics, with the The Infamous Iznogoud, to do the honours. It’s the second blockbuster release of the year from Euro Books, who only a couple of months back brought the much famous Lucky Luke back to India, by launching him in an exclusive 24 set release. This time around they have taken-up the

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The Dreamer by Will Eisner – Norton | 2008

2009-08-31T02:57:00.000+05:30

During our recent comics news post, we had a look at a host of aspiring comics companies, trying to stake their claim in the 9th Art. When we can cherish their initiatives and contemporary art, the fact remains that you can’t help but remember the pioneers in the business, who had set the standards, against which these contemporaries are trying to base their efforts and further evolve their

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Muthu Comics #312 – Mandrake | Aug ‘09

2009-08-09T13:11:00.000+05:30

First of all, I should thank each and every one you who have visited and recorded your wishes on the Second year anniversary of our blog. Needless to say every message of it goes a long way in strengthening my commitment towards our unique hobby. Once again Thanks a Ton and let the Show roll on. Muthu Comics #312 – Mandrake

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2nd Year Anniversary & Comics News

2009-08-01T23:40:00.000+05:30

Well, it feels just like yesterday, when I sat down and thought about giving some form to my long standing ambition to start an exclusive website devoted to one of my long cherished passion over Comics. What came out of that thought, was the blog which has come to be known as Comicology. And what we have here, is the Second Anniversary of our Blog. Time does run fast, isn’t it? I will save you

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Comics Classics #24 – Steel Claw | Jul ‘09

2009-07-22T01:25:00.001+05:30

Comics Classics #24 – Steel Claw 60 Pgs | INR 10 | A4 | B/W | Paperback Prakash Publishers and their chief patron, Editor S.Vijayan, is really back in Business, as they have published their second consecutive title (after Lion Comics #206) in as many weeks, in the form of Comics

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Lion Comics #206 – Phil Corrigan | Jul ‘09

2009-07-12T01:03:00.000+05:30

Lion Comics #206 – Phil Corrigan 2 Stories | 92 Pgs | INR 10 | B6 B/W | Laminated/Paperback Lion Comics has finally made its way back, with their latest issue, the first in 2009. The title also marks the completion of the brands 25th Anniversary. Lion Comics

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Amar Chitra Katha – Mahabharata | 3 Volumes | 2007

2009-07-10T19:30:00.001+05:30

One of my favourite Tennis star Roger Federer, has just created history by winning his 15th Grand Slam title. Thanks to Andy Roddick, for making this such an exciting match to watch. Certainly, a match to remember for all Tennis fans. As with Comicology, our recent post on the Comics Bloggers making News, brought the comics friends from all walks of life to commemorate the achievements of some

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News - Comics Bloggers making Waves | Jun '09

2009-06-30T22:01:00.006+05:30

World is mourning the loss of an icon, famously known among his fans as the “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson. Even though I have reservations over his life at large, the fact remains that no one can deny the popularity and respect he enjoyed among music fans world over, whom he inspired and commanded for decades through his famed blockbuster albums. With that said, I hope he finds his joy in his

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Euro Books – Lucky Luke | 24 Albums | 2009

2009-06-20T22:20:00.004+05:30

I am Back and have a story to tell about my recent absence at Comicology, which is by the way reserved for the end of the post; to save you from my blabbering and more importantly to pave way for the topic which turbo-charged me to comeback quicker: Euro Book’s Lucky Luke venture. I am no stranger to the generation of kids who have grown reading Lion Comics, a Tamil comics brand from Southern

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Paradox - A History of Violence | 1997

2009-05-30T17:40:00.004+05:30

All the election fever which was going around in the country for the last few months, have finally come to a sweet end, with India Inc. decisively voting in Elections 2009 for a stable government at the centre. Let’s hope that the momentum shows enough strength in revitalizing the economic fortunes of the country, which took a beating, undoubtedly, by the global financial slowdown. At

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Rani Comics – Rise and Fall | 1984-2005

2009-05-16T22:09:00.008+05:30

Comics industry in India has traditionally been dependent on the foreign publications. Publishers and Distributors believed that obtaining licenses from the foreign syndicates and comics publishers were more easy and cost-effective then employing artists and writers to create local comic strips or books. This started off with Newspaper comic strips, and saw itself being

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Lion Comics #160 – Iznogoud | Apr '00

2009-05-01T23:55:00.009+05:30

The sweltering heat in Chennai is touching its height with mercury hovering around 40°Celsius, and to add more spice to it the calendar alarmingly has just zoomed past April, meaning the more hotter May has just started. With the financial slowdown, roasted poor souls are taking it slow on their summer vacations too, meaning It’s sweaty days ahead for all, including Comicologists. While from

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News - Disney Comics back in India | Apr '09

2009-04-22T22:23:00.008+05:30

It’s time for the Ball vs. Bat, and every cricket fan is tuning into the (NR)IPL Season 2 in Zulu’s Country, which I must admit for its publicity and glamour is not living up to the euphoria set during the previous edition in India. But, if you are not amused with that, then you could always tune-into the anonymous blogger, who is stirring up all the news from behind the scenes. Truth or not, it

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Lee Falk’s Phantom-1: Origins of Ghost Who Walks

2009-04-17T02:45:00.021+05:30

One of my foremost thought while starting Comicology, was to base it as a definite place to cover all the comic characters who have appeared in every genres all through the evolution of Comics. It was a highly ambitious thought, but it was a dream too. So, if you have been following the posts, I tried to base them on different genres and variety of publishers, to fulfil that dream. And I was

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Mehta Comics #20 – Monster | Nov 1985

2009-04-06T00:14:00.008+05:30

After the Celebrity Comics run-down, which enthralled the Comicologists, we are back with our main theme of Comics Review. And what we have for this post is another yesteryear classic review for Tamil Comic fans, as we debut Mehta Comics (மேத்தா காமிக்ஸ்) in the Blogosphere. Long time fans will remember that Mehta Comics was started in 1984, the very same year, when the much famous Lion Comics

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Celebrity Comics – Ultimate Shower of Love – II

2009-03-28T23:49:00.001+05:30

Just in case, if you had forgotten, I did promise to have our second and concluding part of V-Day Special Comicology Post. So here it is. In that comic post, we looked at the successful (?!!) attempts on bringing the celebrities into Comics format, but here are the ones who missed out on the bus, and remained only in concept and ill-driven media news. Krrish (2006): It was the first

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CineBook - Madame Tussaud | 2007

2009-03-22T22:07:00.002+05:30

We are back with yet another CineBook review, which closely follows our last post on CineBook’s 2009 Set. But, the title on review in this post at Comicology belongs to the original set released in 2008 by CineBook in India. So without further due, lets get on with it straightaway. The Fascinating Madame Tussaud | INR 350 | Color | B5 | Single Expresso (2 Volume in 1) | Laminated/Paperback

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CineBook - Backlist Titles | 2009

2009-03-13T22:08:00.003+05:30

Guess what, just when I took a breath thinking that we have reviewed pretty much 90% of the titles released by CineBook as Backlist in 2008, here we are pounded with another set of classic titles from the Franco-Belgian Genre. Yeap, CineBook have launched their much expected second batch of Backlist titles to mark the new year 2009, in India. In our foremost CineBook debut post, back in 2008,

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Siruvar Malar – Survival #1-11 | 1988

2009-03-03T00:32:00.003+05:30

When I started Comicology few years back, I wondered would I be able to keep up the tempo and the same energy level to continue it for long? Well, I believe that question is now partly answered, as I am proud to announce that this our 50th Comic post at Comicology. The 25th Comic Post at Comicology was only achieved in September last year. So, with all your permissions, let me pat myself for

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Muthu Comics #311 – Buck Ryan | The Saint | Feb '09

2009-02-22T01:37:00.006+05:30

Muthu #311 – Buck Ryan 120 Pgs | INR 10 | B6 | B/W Laminated/Paperback The entire world might have celebrated the New year 2009 in January, but for Tamil Comic fans, it had to happen only in the mid of February. The reason, our beloved Prakash Publishers (PP), have launched their

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Celebrity Comics – Ultimate Shower of Love – I

2009-02-14T02:02:00.000+05:30

We are back with another Special post at Comicology, which is right in time with the event at present, the V-Day. With tons of news floating around with the so called Moral Police, and their crazy scenes flashing on screen disrupting the peoples lives, it should be said that India is yet to come to terms with the changing global order. All said and done I strongly feel that Love, also applies

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CineBook - Biggles Recounts | Rugger Boys | 2007

2009-02-09T02:34:00.002+05:30

Distributor in India: West Land | Price: INR 195 | Color | Pages: 48 | Laminated/HardCover Thanks to all the Comikers who travelled with us back in time to re-live the yesteryear Tamil Comics, Thigil, in our last post, and chose to leave their valuable comments. My replies to the same could be found at the end of the post. No surprises, that old comics review would be an integral part in our

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Thigil Comics #56 – The Thirteenth Floor | 1992

2009-02-02T02:30:00.003+05:30

Thanks to all the Comicologists, who loved our special Republic Day post last week, covering Indian based comic characters from the stable of Tinkle. I enjoyed every comment registered in the post, and my replies for the same could be found at the end of the post. To say the least, Jan 2009 was the best month for Comicology, second only to Aug 2007, when I started blogging regularly. It meant,

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Tinkle – Kalia | Suppandi | Shikari Shambu | 2007

2009-01-25T19:07:00.003+05:30

ACK Media | Price: INR 80 | Color | Pages: 72 | Size: B5 | HardCover I hope everyone are enjoying another weekend with nears and dears, and to those in India, who are enjoying another long weekend, on account of Indian Republic Day, which falls on Jan-26. In keeping up with the spirit of India, here is an Indian Authentic Special Comics Post. If you had spent your childhood in India and in 80’

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