In February, more than 35,000 people attended the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi. Comic book enthusiasts, families and visitors were treated to new comic books (from mythology to horror) workshops, panels, cosplay (or costume play), speakers and screenings. Here's a look at some scenes from the event and popular Indian comic book titles. An attendee checks out new comic releases.
Comic Con India 2012 —
In February, more than 35,000 people attended the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi. Comic book enthusiasts, families and visitors were treated to new comic books (from mythology to horror) workshops, panels, cosplay (or costume play), speakers and screenings. Here's a look at some scenes from the event and popular Indian comic book titles. An attendee checks out new comic releases.
Comic Con India/ Twenty Onwards Media
Pictured here is the third issue of "The Rabhas Incident" comic books by Level 10 Comics. The series focuses on a virus that turns the citizens of Bangalore, India, into savage zombies and an agent who tries to find a cure and protect survivors. Harsho Mohan Chattoraj is the main comic artist.
'The Rabhas Incident' —
Pictured here is the third issue of "The Rabhas Incident" comic books by Level 10 Comics. The series focuses on a virus that turns the citizens of Bangalore, India, into savage zombies and an agent who tries to find a cure and protect survivors. Harsho Mohan Chattoraj is the main comic artist.
Level 10 Comics
"Fritz the Cat" creator Robert Crumb signs a fan's arm at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India 2012 —
"Fritz the Cat" creator Robert Crumb signs a fan's arm at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India/ Twenty Onwards Media
The Amar Chitra Katha "Krishna" title tells the story of Hindu god Vishnu's eighth avatar as a flute-playing youthful prince called Krishna.
Amar Chitra Katha: 'Krishna' —
The Amar Chitra Katha "Krishna" title tells the story of Hindu god Vishnu's eighth avatar as a flute-playing youthful prince called Krishna.
ACK Media
Two cosplayers dress as the Joker and the Mad Hatter at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India 2012 —
Two cosplayers dress as the Joker and the Mad Hatter at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India/ Twenty Onwards Media
"Devi," which was created by film director Shekhar Kapur and Liquid Comics, revolves around a warrior goddess, Devi, who is reborn as Tara Mehta to fight evil in the modern world. Devi is based on the Hindu goddess Durga.
'Devi' —
"Devi," which was created by film director Shekhar Kapur and Liquid Comics, revolves around a warrior goddess, Devi, who is reborn as Tara Mehta to fight evil in the modern world. Devi is based on the Hindu goddess Durga.
Liquid Comics
A convention exhibitor chats with an attendee at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India 2012 —
A convention exhibitor chats with an attendee at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India/ Twenty Onwards Media
"Corridor," by Sarnath Banerjee, is a 2004 Indian graphic novel that revolves around a Delhi shop owner, Jehangir Rangoonwalla, and his customers. Rangoonwalla imparts wisdom to his visitors, who range from a newly married man to a collector.
'Corridor' —
"Corridor," by Sarnath Banerjee, is a 2004 Indian graphic novel that revolves around a Delhi shop owner, Jehangir Rangoonwalla, and his customers. Rangoonwalla imparts wisdom to his visitors, who range from a newly married man to a collector.
Courtesy Sarnath Banerjee/ Penguin Books
An attendee reads through a "Vimanika" comic book at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India 2012 —
An attendee reads through a "Vimanika" comic book at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India/ Twenty Onwards Media
To mark the first death anniversary of Anant Pai, ACK Media released a 32-page comic book titled "Anant Pai -- Master Storyteller." The comic is a tribute to the Amar Chitra Katha creator and is an illustrated biography.
Amar Chitra Katha: 'Anant Pai' —
To mark the first death anniversary of Anant Pai, ACK Media released a 32-page comic book titled "Anant Pai -- Master Storyteller." The comic is a tribute to the Amar Chitra Katha creator and is an illustrated biography.
ACK Media
The creator of "Giddoo Comics" poses with the first issue at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India 2012 —
The creator of "Giddoo Comics" poses with the first issue at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India/ Twenty Onwards Media
Pop Culture Publishing's "Chairman Meow and the Protectors of the Proletariat" was released in February at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India. Abhijeet Kini is the comic book's artist.
'Chairman Meow' —
Pop Culture Publishing's "Chairman Meow and the Protectors of the Proletariat" was released in February at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India. Abhijeet Kini is the comic book's artist.
Pop Culture Publishing
A cosplayer dresses as Freddy Krueger at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India 2012 —
A cosplayer dresses as Freddy Krueger at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India/ Twenty Onwards Media
The Amar Chitra Katha "Shiva Parvati" title follows the Hindu god Shiva and his consort Parvati and narrates their romance, marriage and children.
Amar Chitra Katha: 'Shiva Parvati' —
The Amar Chitra Katha "Shiva Parvati" title follows the Hindu god Shiva and his consort Parvati and narrates their romance, marriage and children.
ACK Media
Children take part in a comic drawing contest at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India.
Comic Con India 2012 —
Children take part in a comic drawing contest at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India.
Comic Con India/ Twenty Onwards Media
Fans at "The Avengers" stall at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India 2012 —
Fans at "The Avengers" stall at the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India/ Twenty Onwards Media
A bird's-eye view shows the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India 2012 —
A bird's-eye view shows the 2nd Annual Comic Con India in New Delhi.
Comic Con India/ Twenty Onwards Media