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The Legends of Ramayan at Mumbai Comic Con

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:10:00 +0000

New Mythological Franchise Legends of Ramayan Reveals Its First Comics and Collectibles

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:10:00 +0000

Vanaras assemble.

Stone Sapphire India Pvt. Ltd. and its brand SKOODLE officially launched Legends of Ramayan at Mumbai Comic Con 2026, introducing new comics, character showcases, and a larger mythology-driven entertainment universe built around the Ramayan.

The showcase included Blood Beneath My Feet, The Legends of Ramayan Chapter 1: The Mighty Vanaras, …

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s Folk Horror Film Vvan Expands Its Universe With a New Comic Book Ahead of Release

Rayan Sayyed — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Into the woods.

Vvan: Force of the Forest is getting a comic book before the film hits cinemas on August 28. Titled The Legend of Vvan, the comic was officially revealed at Mumbai Comic Con, where the film’s cast and creators also shared new details about the project’s world and mythology.

The comic …

Indian Comic Book Awards 2026: First Edition of the Event Celebrating Comics and Graphic Storytelling Concludes

Varun Srinivas — Mon, 11 May 2026 07:59:00 +0000

The event featured some of the biggest names from the industry, including Tinkle and Raj Comics.

The first-ever Indian Comic Book Awards, hosted by the Comic Book Trust of India, took place in Mumbai on May 9, 2026. The initiative was first announced in February 2026 by Jatin Varma, chief trustee of The Comic Book Trust of India.

The first edition of the …

Technicolour Lovers: Reel 1 Exclusive Images

Rayan Sayyed — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:41:06 +0000

Technicolour Lovers: Exclusive Look at Black Sheep’s Noir Comic Debut, the Story of a Cursed Film That Erased a Village

Rayan Sayyed — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:41:06 +0000

A film, a village, and a mystery, Black Sheep’s first comic blurs the lines between reality and illusion.

Black Sheep is a new creator-owned Indian comic label founded by Bijoy Raveendran (Codename Alpha) and Tadam Gyadu (artist of Spider-Man: India). Their debut comic, Technicolour Lovers, is published by Yali Dream Works and is available for pre-order from February 23. IGN India has an exclusive …

Soormas Comic Review

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:29:34 +0000

The past and future collide in this ambitious Indian comic.

Editor's note: Curious Bit Publication provided a copy of Soormas to IGN India for this review.

Curious Bit Publication's Soormas ventures into uncharted waters by setting a cyberpunk tale in India, an intriguing mix of history, fantasy, and dystopia. It’s another dark, adult-oriented tale to the publisher’s lineup. The …

Tinkle Comics x A47.in Apparel

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:14:30 +0000

Tinkle’s Shambhu, Suppandi, and Tantri the Mantri Get Merch via A47.in

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:14:30 +0000

Classic Tinkle heroes now on apparel.

Indian pop culture brand A47.in, known for its official Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) merchandise, has teamed up with Tinkle Comics to launch an exclusive collection featuring iconic characters like Shambhu, Suppandi, and Tantri the Mantri.

The collection, launched on September 17 in honour of Tinkle founder Uncle Pai’s birthday, …

Indian Comic Preview: Soormas by Curious Bit Publication

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:30:21 +0000

A tale where the past comes to haunt the future.

Soormas is the latest comic book by Indian indie publisher Curious Bit Publication, after its space series AN-ONE and horror comic Bargad. Soormas is Curious Bit's attempt at a sci-fi, crime, and drama series that takes place in the year 2090, in the cyberpunk-esque city of New Oasis-1 — a …

Soormas Comic Preview Images

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:27:49 +0000

Kakao Entertainment’s Anti-Piracy Task Force Wipes 270 Million Pirated Webtoons and Web Novels Off Piracy Sites in 2024

Rayan Sayyed — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:44:31 +0000

Making pirates walk the plank.

Kakao Entertainment, the owner of the manhwa and webtoon platforms KakaoPage and Kakao Webtoon, has revealed that its global anti-piracy task force, P.CoK, took down 270 million illegally hosted webtoon and web novel works in the first half of 2024.

In its report titled P.CoK Anti-Piracy Whitepaper …

Korea Webtoon Industry Association Partners with Indian Comics Platform Dashtoon

Rayan Sayyed — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:23:04 +0000

A new chapter for Indian comics.

The Korean Webtoon Industry Association (KWIA) has partnered with Dashtoon, an Indian digital comics platform, to bring popular Korean webtoons to a broader audience in India.

According to The Chosun Daily, the collaboration, formalised on August 12, aims to "facilitate the international expansion of South Korean webtoons." …

Freaking Romance Creator Snailords on Inspiration, Creative Process, Film Adaptation

Rayan Sayyed — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:21:53 +0000

Aidyn Arroyal aka Snailords talks to IGN India about the interdimensional love story of Freaking Romance and more.

Editor's note: MPRM Communications gave IGN India access to Aidyn Arroyal for this interview.

Freaking Romance, a popular WEBTOON series, was announced in April to be getting a live-action film adaptation by Skybound Entertainment. The comic by Snailords (aka Aidyn Arroyal) is a hit on Wattpad’s …

Manga Plus by Shueisha Crosses Over 28 Million Downloads

Rayan Sayyed — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:27:39 +0000

In commemoration, a feature that allows readers to support manga creators by watching ads has been added to the app.

Digital manga platform Manga Plus by Shueisha has achieved over 28 million downloads since its launch five years ago in January 2019.

To celebrate the achievement, a limited time feature has been added which will allow readers to support manga creators by watching ads. The feature is available in …

Indian Superheroes Super Commando Dhruva and Doga From Raj Comics Get Live-Action Treatment

Rayan Sayyed — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:35:10 +0000

Short film series The Alliance: Project Metamorphosis brings the Indian comic book superheroes to life.

Raj Comics announced on May 29 that its characters Super Commando Dhruva and Doga are getting a live-action short film series titled The Alliance: Project Metamorphosis Chapter 1.

The film was released on May 31, 2024, on the Raj Comics by Sanjay Gupta YouTube channel, and you can stream it …

Boundary Chapter 1 Review

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 07 May 2024 15:45:44 +0000

Cricket finally gets the sports manga treatment.

Editor's note: Cosmics sent copies of Boundary to IGN India for this review.

Cricket is a sport that nearly every kid in India has tried their hand at. However, I wouldn't say I'm fixated on cricket. I'm interested, sure, and occasionally I'll catch a match, but I don’t go …

The Best of Mumbai Comic Con 2024

Rayan Sayyed — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:45:27 +0000

Here are all the highlights from the two-day celebration of all things pop culture.

The weekend of April 20 and 21 in Mumbai buzzed with excitement as Comic Con India wrapped up its season with a jam-packed event for pop culture aficionados. Following successful events in cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Chennai, the convention made its grand finale appearance in Mumbai.

Taking place …

Comic Books at Mumbai Comic Con 2024

Rayan Sayyed — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:45:27 +0000

Alpha Comics Inaugural Lineup

Rayan Sayyed — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:26:16 +0000

New Indian Comics Publisher Alpha Comics Introduces Two Inaugural Titles

Rayan Sayyed — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:26:16 +0000

The Adventures of Chahal-Pahal and Agent J in Operation Ganga are the two new comics by the new publisher.

Alpha Comics is a new Indian comic book publisher founded by Vasu Gupta, the son of Raj Comics’ Sanjay Gupta, the creator of iconic Indian comic book characters such as Nagraj, Doga, Bheriya, Tiranga, Shakti, and Bhokal.

Under the guidance of Sanjay, the new publishing house has unveiled its inaugural …

Toonsutra Is a New App That Offers Webtoons and Comics in Indian Languages

Rayan Sayyed — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 03:53:01 +0000

The app offers a diverse library of webtoons and comics in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English, with more languages to come soon.

Toonsutra, a new Indian comic and webtoon app, has finally launched on Android and iOS. The app features a diverse library of webtoons and comics in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English.

The app in its current state features comics from Stan Lee, Grant Morrison, Graphic India, Archies, Valiant Comics, …

The Bodyguard Unit Reveals the Strange Story of England's Martial Artist Suffragettes

Jesse Schedeen — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:52:17 +0000

Read about the women who literally fought for the right to vote.

History is full of forgotten tales of bravery and heroism, and that's the inspiration behind The Bodyguard Unit: Edith Garrud, Women's Suffrage, and Jujitsu. This new graphic novel from writer Clement Xavier and artist Lisa Lugrin tells the story of a group of suffragists who turned to martial arts to …

Comic-Con India Gets a Chennai Edition for the First Time; Scheduled for February 2024

Megha Murty — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:01:21 +0000

Chennai will soon experience a fun filled weekend of comics, cosplay, merchandise and gaming with Comic-Con India.

Comic-Con India has just announced that Chennai will soon be hosting the event, for the first time ever. They’ve announced the dates of the Chennai edition along with a teaser on Comic-Con India’s social media channel. Read on for the complete details now out on the upcoming Chennai Comic-Con.

Comic-Con …

Indian Manga Nirvana Aims to Take Readers on a Dark-Fantasy Adventure With Local Flair

Rayan Sayyed — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:50:44 +0000

The manga is currently in the works, with the first chapter slated to release in July.

Manga, the renowned comic art from Japan, has captured the hearts of many in India and abroad. Known for its distinct way of storytelling and captivating black-and-white artwork, manga is also a significant contributing factor in the creation of anime. Now, an Indian comic book titled Nirvana is set to …

Superman’s Power Source Is Not Sunlight

Megha Murty — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:27:06 +0000

Sunlight is only one of the many variable factors affecting Superman's powers and strength.

If you’re a Superman fanatic, you would know that Superman’s powers are affected by variable factors, and not just sunlight, as opposed to the general notion. A new Superman comic, Lost #2, which was released on April 11, further explains these variables, and gravities effect on Superman’s powers to be …

Calvin and Hobbes Creator Releasing a Dark and Adult Graphic Novel

Adele Ankers-Range — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:04:12 +0000

It's described as "a fable for grown-ups."

Bill Watterson, the creator of the beloved comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, is releasing a dark and adult graphic novel later this year.

Published by Simon & Schuster, The Mysteries is a new 72-page book by Watterson and renowned caricaturist John Kascht. The two artists have been working …

Jujutsu Kaisen Author Wants to End Manga Before 2024

Rayan Sayyed — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:49:07 +0000

Gege Akutami has plans to wrap up the popular shounen manga this year itself.

Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the hottest anime and manga franchises right now. Although the creator Gege Akutami is currently working on the manga, he stated that the series could finish as early as the end of 2023.

In the newest chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen, Akutami shared his plans about …

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Anime Adaptation Announced

Rayan Sayyed — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 12:16:21 +0000

After Netflix live-action film, an anime series for the manga has been greenlit.

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, a comedy horror manga written by Haro Aso and illustrated by Kotaro Takata, is getting a TV anime adaptation set to air in July 2023.

Coming July 2023. 🧟‍♂️

There’s no escaping #Zom100: Bucket List of the …

Hunter x Hunter Manga Back on Hiatus as Yoshihiro Togashi is ‘Trying to Figure Out’ Publishing Schedule

Rayan Sayyed — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 10:40:04 +0000

The Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed that Togashi’s manga is not on a weekly publishing schedule anymore.

The Hunter x Hunter manga going on frequent hiatuses is no surprise for its fans. However, the latest break announced for the manga is a bit different. Creator Yoshihiro Togashi has confirmed that the popular series will be taking a break starting with chapter 401, but this time, it's not …

Batman Fanatic Finds Himself in Trouble With His Family When His Plan to Name His Kids After All the Robin Iterations Exposed

Rupesh Nair — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 07:55:03 +0000

A bizarre Reddit post leads to the discovery of an insane plot by a comic book fan.

A new Reddit post has seemingly exposed the sneaky plot of a Batman fan's attempts to secretly name his kids after the various versions of his famous sidekick, Robin.

The viral post comes from the popular subreddit r/AmItheAsshole, where users post their conflicts and situations for other …

The Witcher Omnibus Volume 2 Announced by Dark Horse Comics

Jesse Schedeen — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:00:59 +0000

Three of Geralt's comic book adventures are being collected in one convenient package.

The Witcher franchise has expanded into pretty much every medium at this point, and that includes comic books. Dark Horse's various Witcher series serve to further flesh out the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, and the publisher is making it easier to get caught up on those stories with the …

Kaguya-Sama and Oshi no Ko Author Announces Retirement as Manga Artist

Rayan Sayyed — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:29:22 +0000

Aka Akasaka would continue to write, however.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War manga author Aka Akasaka has announced retirement from illustrating. This comes after the release of the final chapter of the manga series. The author and ex-illustrator announced the news on his Twitter account.

"I had a lot of happy memories and I can look back now …

One Piece Sets Record for Longest Book in the World With Massive 21,000 Page Single Volume

Rayan Sayyed — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:09:52 +0000

It is also unreadable.

A massive single-volume edition of One Piece spanning 21,450 pages is billed as the longest book ever made. The manga volume is completely unreadable and goes for €1,900 (₹150,000) and there are only fifty of them made.

Sword Art Online Director’s New Manga Wonder X is Very Reminiscent of Stranger Things

Rayan Sayyed — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:28:45 +0000

Tomohiko Ito’s new manga is about a group of children who encounter a mysterious being in the early ‘90s.

Sword Art Online anime director Tomohiko Ito is starting his first manga titled Wonder X, which is very reminiscent to the setting of the hit Netflix show, Stranger Things. The mystery manga is set in the 1990s and is about a group of high school-aged friends coming across a “mysterious …

Hunter x Hunter Next Volume Set to Come Out in November After Four-Year Hiatus

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 07:31:47 +0000

Yoshihiro Togashi’s manga will release Volume 37 after previously confirming that work on the volume was done.

Hunter x Hunter is returning with a new volume after being on a four-year-long hiatus since 2018. The popular shonen manga series, written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi will release Volume 37 on November 4.

The official Shonen Jump Twitter account announced on September 19 that Hunter x Hunter Volume …

DC Celebrates Batman Day in India With Social Media Contests, Global Events & More Also Announced

Rayan Sayyed — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:00:58 +0000

DC has made multiple announcements related to the Caped Crusader.

DC has announced that September 17 will be Batman Day this year and it will be celebrated around the globe. Multiple releases and events will take place around the world to commemorate 80 years of Batman. It will also be celebrated in India with social media contests.

Batman Day in …

Hunter x Hunter’s Yoshihiro Togashi Confirms Work on Manga’s Next Volume Is Done

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:45:58 +0000

Series' fans thank the author for his hard work.

Hunter x Hunter’s author Yoshihiro Togashi has confirmed that he has finished working on the next volume much to the delight of fans. Fans have been wanting an update to the series since long.