Vimanika Comics is an Indian comics company which creates comics graphic novels based on Hindu mythology.[1] The company also has its presence in United Kingdom as Vimanika Comics UK.[2] The comics are available at all leading book stores in India.
| Parent company | Vimanika Edutainment Pvt Ltd |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Karan Vir Arora |
| Country of origin | INDIA |
| Fiction genres | Hindu mythology |
| Official website | www.vimanikacomics.com |
History
editVimanika Comics was the first of its kind Indian company to launch a graphic novel in India and United States. Vimanika comic books and graphic novels are based on Indian mythology. Vimanika Comics is a part of Vimanika Edutainment Pvt Ltd, which aims to create stories based on Indian, Asian, and Celtic mythology. The stories created are not confined to text but are also created in animated films, live-action films, games, merchandising, and toys.[3] Vimanika was a sponsor for the Comic Con India held at Delhi in 2015.[4][5] Vimanika has tied up with apparel firm Kapsons for the sale of Vimanika T-shirts in northern India.[6] As well Vimanika Comics has tied up with Krome stores to cater to the graphic T-shirts in Ludhiana.[7]
Popular Works
edit- Moksha
- I am Kalki
- Dashavatar- Incarnations of Vishnu
- Shiva -The Immortal
- The Sixth- Legend Of Karna
- Durga - Legends
Awards
edit- Vimanika Comics 'Moksha' won the Golden Cursor CNBC TV 18 and animation awards for the Best Comics in 2009.[8][9]
- The founder Mr.Karan won the ‘Best Young Entrepreneur' award at the Third Indira International Summit.[10]
- The graphic novel I am Kalki was the winner under the category of 'Best Cover' at the inaugural Comic Con India Awards 2012.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Home". Vimanika Comics. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Indian Comics|Indian Graphic Novels|Indian Mythology|Indian Gods| Vimanika Comics UK » Indian Comics | Indian Mythology Comics | Hindu Comic Books – Vimanika Comics UK". 2013-05-16. Archived from the original on 2013-05-16. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ Lobo, Joanna (2015-03-29). "'We need to invest more in India's comic book industry'". DNA India. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ Sanyal, Debarghya (2015-12-07). "Snapshots from Comic-Con Delhi 2015". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ MacDonald, Heidi (2015-12-07). "Syndicated Comics". The Beat. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ Pratap, Rashmi. "Super-heroic ventures". @businessline. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ City, Air News. "Vimanika comics join hands with Krome Stores; Launches "Indian Historical Graphic T-shirts" in Punjab".
- ^ Srinivasan, Madhumitha (2010-06-22). "Comics that create awareness". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Aptech Global Learning Solutions: Retail & Corporate education". www.aptech-worldwide.com. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ Srinivasan, Madhumitha (2010-06-22). "Comics that create awareness". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ "1st Comic Con India Awards honored and felicitated the Best in Indian Comics". February 21, 2012.