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New Delhi: India’s comic book industry is undergoing a creative renaissance, led by a new generation of homegrown creators who are transforming the nation’s cultural narrative. Long overshadowed by Western imports, indigenous comics are now front and centre, weaving together mythology, social commentary, and contemporary themes with striking originality.
The comic journey in India began in the 1960s with Indrajal Comics, which introduced Western icons like The Phantom to Indian readers. However, it was in 1967 that a real breakthrough came with Anant Pai’s Amar Chitra Katha (ACK), a pioneering series that presented Indian mythology, history, and folklore in an engaging visual format. Selling over 100 million copies in mo