Remember those childhood days when life was nothing more than running around with friends, being fed by our parent's hands, and reading the end number of comic books? Indeed, that was the most promising period of our lives.
Comic books provide us the freedom to visualize and dream above the ordinary. The fascinating personalities and sometimes their superhuman qualities assemble the readers to feel more influential in themselves. However, Indian comic books are unique in their way. Here is a look at five classic Indian comic books.
Chacha Chaudhary
An absolute favorite of many of us, the short, red-turbaned Chacha Chaudhary with Chachi, Rocket (dog), and Sabu, his tall assistant Jupiter were the best fun combination. In the comic, Chacha’s mind worked faster than the computer hence giving the message that a strong mind is more powerful than a giant body.
Tenali Raman
Adored by the children for his great humor, intelligence, and knowledge, Tenali Raman was a renowned scholar during the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 16th century CE. He had a solution to every problem that emerged in the Krishnadevaraya kingdom. The statement of the comic brings back some enjoyable recollections from our childhood.
Bahadur
Bahadur (The Brave One) is the first Indian comic book SuperHero created by Aabid Surti in 1976. Incidentally, Bahadur appeared on the scene when the dacoit menace was at its worst in north India. Hence, the comic sequence concentrated a lot on dacoits.
Chandamama
Renowned for its pictures, Chandamama printed long-running mythical and supernatural tales that operated for years. Its impressive story-telling structure introduced ethical values without existing too didactic. Its last issue reached out in the year 2013.
Akbar-Birbal
A must-read for all, Akbar-Birbal was funny and full of learning at the same term. Birbal's power to outsmart the other ministers in the court of Akbar made us laugh out loud. What made these stories booming? The way Birbal suggested easy and humorous solutions to complex crises.
