Vimanika Comics Explained
Vimanika Comics |
Parent: | Vimanika Edutainment Pvt Ltd |
Status: | Active |
Founder: | Karan Vir Arora |
Country: | INDIA |
Genre: | Indian Mythology |
Url: | www.vimanikacomics.com |
Vimanika Comics is an Indian Comics Company which creates Comics & Graphic novel based on Indian 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.
History
Vimanika 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
- Moksha
- I am Kalki
- Dashavatar- Incarnations of Vishnu
- Shiva -The Immortal
- The Sixth- Legend Of Karna
- Durga - Legends
Awards
- 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]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Home. 2021-03-27. Vimanika Comics. en-US.
- Web site: 2013-05-16. Indian ComicsIndian Graphic NovelsIndian MythologyIndian Gods Vimanika Comics UK » Indian Comics Indian Mythology Comics Hindu Comic Books – Vimanika Comics UK. 2021-03-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20130516091318/http://vimanika.co.uk/ . 2013-05-16 .
- Web site: Lobo. Joanna. 2015-03-29. 'We need to invest more in India's comic book industry'. 2021-03-27. DNA India. en.
- News: Sanyal. Debarghya. 2015-12-07. Snapshots from Comic-Con Delhi 2015. Business Standard India. 2021-03-27.
- Web site: MacDonald. Heidi. 2015-12-07. Syndicated Comics. 2021-03-27. The Beat. en-US.
- Web site: Pratap. Rashmi. Super-heroic ventures. 2021-03-27. @businessline. en.
- Web site: City. Air News. Vimanika comics join hands with Krome Stores; Launches "Indian Historical Graphic T-shirts" in Punjab.
- News: Srinivasan. Madhumitha. 2010-06-22. Comics that create awareness. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-03-27. 0971-751X.
- Web site: Aptech Global Learning Solutions: Retail & Corporate education. 2021-03-27. www.aptech-worldwide.com.
- News: Srinivasan. Madhumitha. 2010-06-22. Comics that create awareness. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-03-27. 0971-751X.
- Web site: 1st Comic Con India Awards honored and felicitated the Best in Indian Comics. February 21, 2012.