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BOOK LAUNCHES AT 1ST EVER COMIC CON EXPRESS HYDERABAD 2013
Posted By : Animation Galaxy At 10-09-2013 16:44:07
Tags : COMIC CON EXPRESS HYDERABAD 2013
Here are the books which are going to launched at the 1st ever Comic Con Express Hyderabad 2013. There can be more book launches, but so far these are confirmed.
Title- Pride & Prejudice
Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice
Adapted by: Laurence Sach
Illustrated by: Rajesh Nagulakonda
Published By: Campfire Publishing
The synopsis: ARE YOU WILD ABOUT MR DARCY?
Most people think graphic novels are for guys, but all that is set to change with the latest release from Delhi’s Campfire Graphic Novels. Ever since Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice was first published two hundred years ago, female hearts have been fluttering across the globe at the mention of the novel’s hero, Fitzwilliam Darcy. Campfire Graphic Novels present the hottest Mr Darcy ever in their forthcoming graphic novelization of Pride & Prejudice.
Campfire’s blockbuster adaptation is aimed at long term fans and newcomers to the original novel. Campfire’s Creative Content Head Jason Quinn says “We want to give our readers a real movie experience. This book has the feel of a high class glossy magazine and the look of a massive Hollywood movie. In fact our version is even better than a movie because we aren’t restrained by budget costs so the setting, costumes and cast are beyond compare.” There has never been a more dashing, moodier or charismatic Darcy, and Campfire’s version of Lizzy Bennet is a real first rate piece of casting.
Title- Ravanayan Finale
Writer: Vijayendra Mohanty
Artist: Vivek Goel
Published By: Holy Cow Entertainment
The Synopsis: This is it!
The grand finale to the much appreciated comic book series Ravanayan!With armies assembled and allies chosen, the vanara army goes to war against the lord of Lanka.The war will be as violent as history remembers it, even if it is not exactly the war history thinks. The one who will lose, after all, is fighting against himself. Vijayendra Mohanty and Vivek Goel bring their comic book series to an epic conclusion in this 60 page finale.
Title- VRICA - The Wolf and the Nation
Writer: Aniruddho Chakraborty
Artists: Tamal Saha and Tarun Kumar Sahu
Editor: Kate A Lyons
Published By: Chariot Comics
The Synopsis:
Action-adventure, political intrigue and superpowers thrown in the mix. VRICA is the next-gen defence protocol, established to protect India from threats on both a national and international scale. The Action packed second issue takes you right to the heart of Delhi and a horrific terrorist attack.
Title- ODAYAN
Writer: Suhas Sundar
Artist (Book 1): Deepak Sharma
Published By: Level 10 Entertainment in partnership with Pop Culture Publishing
The Synopsis: Set against the backdrop of feudal Kerala, the mysterious criminal and vigilante known simply as ODAYAN, slowly amasses wealth and power through subterfuge and brute force and builds himself a criminal empire that ultimately challenges the reign of the Zamorin himself.
Title- Satya Police
Created by: Mohit Srivastav & Gagandeep Kochar
Publisher: Pop Culture Publishing
The Synopsis: Winner of the first ever Comic Con India Grant For Best Unpublished Work finally gets published!
Is it a bird?…Is it a plane? No…Its a Boomerang, "Kailash", the unstoppable hurricane which returns in the hands of a man, a policeman, whose flesh mysteriously glows in red. He has a stern expression, a remarkable white shadow and an unyielding, firm commitment to bring, justice and peace to his people and city. This man, Satyavrat Bhargava, who is laced with the raw 'Power of Truth' will not sleep sound, till the moment, evil is eradicated permanently. His methods are unconventional, mega dramatic and most effective but not illegal.
But what fuels Satya's passion to rectify everything? Why is Satya so much of a recluse? What secrets lie beneath his red skin and his police cap, that he has sworn to never remove all his life? The lone crusader of truth and justice, has a gargantuan secret, that he must never reveal. Till the time we unfold all his well - fortified secrets, lets just pray, he stands as an icon of morality and protection for the good souls but for the evil-doers, unka "Satya-Naash" ho!
Title- Local Monsters
Writer : Samit Basu
Illustrator : Ghanshyam Bochgeri
Publisher: Westland Publishing
The Synopsis:That first year in a new city is always tough, especially if that city is Delhi. New job, new friends, new problems. Falling in love, dealing with your neighbours, simply surviving. The sitcom life.
It’s difficult enough for humans. For monsters it’s far worse. Because a few fangs and horns and supernatural powers really don’t equip you to deal with the sheer hostility of the everyday world around you. But they do make you a target. You have secret government agencies, inter-dimensional conspiracies and all kinds of other bizarre nonsense to deal with. Everyone you meet wants to kill you or run your life. But you still have to pay the electricity bill in time.
Title- Parshu
Publisher: Orange Radius Publishing
The Synopsis
The story of the rise of a young warrior who discovers his lineage, sets off on an arduous journey to fulfill his destiny, confronting the chaos that pervades our society with grit, courage and an unwavering will.
Prepare yourself to be fascinated as we unravel a classic tale of self-discovery, fortitude, honor and courage in the face of an unending struggle to restore order in a society riddled with evils.
Title- Hanni
Publisher:Orange Radius Publishing
The Synopsis:
Hanni celebrates the innocence called childhood, through the dotty eyes of HanniDurpreetSiddhu, its little, clueless protagonist. These charming slice of life stories have been painstakingly hand painted on canvas, giving the comics its unique earthy look. Love him for his cheekiness or hate him for his antics, Hanni (and his world) will probably leave you smiling at the end.
Title- Ramayan Vol.1
Script: Shamik Dasgupta
Art: Abhishek Singh, Satish Tayade
Published by: Westland Publishing
The Synopsis
1300 years into the future the world has suffered apocalyptic devastation. Only two nations survive: Aryavarta, where the last vestiges of humankind dwells: and Nark, a dark continent ruled by the savage Asuras. Ravan, the demonic ruler of Nark, threatens Aryavarta with his desire for world domination, as his legions march forth and spread his evil empire. But hope remains in the form of four brothers, the princes of Aryavarta: Bharat, Shatrughan, Lakshman, and the Prince Rama. They remain duty-bound to protect the war-torn outposts of Aryavarta from Ravan’s forces but as the battle rages Prince Rama must choose between duty and the survival of his people. “This is a triumph of imagination. The core characters and story of the world’s greatest epics, the Ramayan, has been respectfully converted into a futuristic, post-apocalyptic tale, which blazes along at a blistering pace. The illustrations are breathtaking and add flourish to a rich story.
Title- 18 Days
Writer: Grant Morrison
Published by: Westland Publishing
The Synopsis: From superstar creator Grant Morrison (All Star Superman, Batman and Robin, The Invisibles), comes 18 Days, the story of three generations of super-warriors, meeting for the final battle of their age. 18 Days is a re-imagining of great eastern myth, The Mahabharata and follows and follows the course of the climactic war that concludes the age of gods and begins the age of man. It the prototype for every war ever fought. The scale is epic, wherein the biggest armies conceived face one another across the ultimate battlefield to decide the fate of the future. This hardcover illustrated script book allows readers a first glimpse into the mythic animated series being developed by Morrison. The book reveals the inner workings of the acclaimed writer’s process and features the original animation scripts, story bible, character descriptions and commentaries. Morrison’s groundbreaking story is matched perfectly with original illustrations created by acclaimed artist, Mukesh Singh (Devi, Gamekeeper).
Title- Devi
Writer: Sidharth Kotian, Samit Basu
Artist: Mukesh singh
Published by: Westland Publishing
The Synopsis: BETWEEN THE DIVINE AND THE DIABOLICAL, THERE IS . . . DEVIINDIA’S FIRST SUPER HEROINE!A native of mythical Indian city of Sitapur, Tara Mehta has no idea that she is about to become the centerpiece of a divine battle between the Gods of Light that created her, and the demon Lord Bala and his army of things that go bump in the night. But in a never-ending war where innocent human souls are unfortunate, but acceptable, collateral damage, the all-to-human Goddess begins to wonder if either side deserves to win in Sitapur, city of modern atop ancient, mixed amongst the profane, where the divine drifts toward the diabolical.
Title- Showcase: Sheshnaag
Writer: Akshay Dhar
Artist: Vivek Goel
Published By: Holy Cow Entertainment
The Synopsis
One of the most primal beings of Hindu creation mythology and named by the Bhagavata Purana as an avatar of THE supreme being known to most as Narayana, that which pervades whatever is seen or heard in this universe from inside and outside alike. So come dive into this stolen moment of eternity from in between heartbeats, in one of the most innovative and visually stunning journeys into the often overlooked deeps of the oceans of Hindu mythos.
Brought to perfection by extreme colourist Yogesh Pugaonkar (Ravanayan), this is an experience not to be missed by any and all fans of mythology!
For more info visit : http://www.comicconindia.com/Express
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