- India Authentic
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title=India Authentic
caption=Cover to issue #1 of "India Authentic": "Ganesha" (May 2007). Pencils, inks and colors byAbhishek Singh .
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publisher=Virgin Comics
date=May 2007-
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writers=Saurav Mohapatra
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pencillers=Abhishek Singh ,Satish Tayade ,M. Subramanian
inkers=Abhishek Singh ,Satish Tayade ,M. Subramanian
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colorists=Abhishek Singh ,Satish Tayade ,Narasimhamurthy M.N.
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creators=Deepak Chopra
subcat=Virgin Comics
sort=PAGENAME"Deepak Chopra's India Authentic" is a series of one-shot comic books from
Virgin Comics which re-tell the iconic myths and legends ofIndia for a global audience. The series has been created byDeepak Chopra , who also presents the foreword for each issue. The first five issues were collected as the 'Book of Shiva'. The next will likely be collected as a 'Book of Vishnu'.Credits
The series is the creation of Deepak Chopra and is written by
Saurav Mohapatra . This features art by many of Virgin Comics' leading artists likeJeevan Kang (The Sadhu ,Seven Brothers , ),Abhishek Singh (Ramayan 3392 A.D. ),Satish Tayade (Kama Sutra ) and others.Plot summary
Issue #1: Ganesha
The first issue recounts the story of the birth of
Ganesha , son ofShiva , who gave up his life for a promise made to his mother, Uma.Issue #2: Kali
The second issue recounts the story of the awakening of
Kali , an unstoppable destroyer, who was summoned by the gods to battle a demonic army.Issue #3: Indra
The third issue recounts the story of the battle between
Indra , king of the heavens, and the serpent demonVritra .Issue #4: Uma
The fourth issue recounts the story of Uma and her quest to win the heart of
Shiva .Issue #5: Shiva
This issue tells the story of
Shiva , the destroyer, and the churning of the primordial ocean.Issue #6: Vishnu (Narasimha Avatara)
This issue tells the story of
Narasimha , the fourth incarnation ofVishnu , who defended the people of Earth against a demon overlord.Issue #7: Yama
This issue tells the story of
Yama , the lord of death, who rules over the underworldNaraka .Issue #8: Garuda
This issue tells the story of
Garuda , the mightyEagle -headed god, theAvian warrior.Issue #9: Kartikkeya
This issue tells the story of Kartikkeya, also called
Murugan , the son ofShiva andUma Issue #10: Parshuram
This issue tells the story of
Parashurama Bhargava, and his vendetta against the kings.Issue #11: Hanuman
from the pages of
Ramayana , the story of the mighty warriorHanuman Critical reception
The reception for this series has been generally positive [http://www.comiccritique.com/st/grevSt551.html] [http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?p=1385477#post1385477] .
Collected Editions
There are currently two volumes of collected editions available as
trade papaerback s.* India Authentic Vol 1 : Book of Shiva (Collecting issues #1-5) [http://www.amazon.com/Deepak-Chopra-Presents-India-Authentic/dp/1934413089 ISBN-1934413089]
* India Authentic Vol 2 (Collecting issues #6-10) [http://www.amazon.com/Deepak-Chopra-Presents-India-Authentic/dp/1934413151 ISBN-1934413151]ee also
*
Saurav Mohapatra
*Virgin Comics
*Indian comics
*Amar Chitra Katha External links
* [http://www.comiccritique.com/st/grevSt551.html ComicCrique.com's review of INDIA AUTHENTIC #1-3]
* [http://www.virgincomics.com/press_deepakchoprajune07.html Virgin Comics Press Release about INDIA AUTHENTIC]
* [http://sirmartin.wordpress.com/tag/virgin-comics/ Full summary of the first three issues]
* [http://comicpants.com/?p=1527 India Authentic #1 / Ganesha Review at ComicPants.com]
* [http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=42102 India Authentic #1 Review at ComixFan.com]
* [http://www.virgincomics.com/slideshow_ganesha.asp India Authentic #1 / Ganesha Digital Edition at Virgin Comics]
* [http://www.mohaps.com Saurav Mohapatra's website]
* [http://www.chopra.com Deepak Chopra's website]
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