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Comic books are our most steady companions since childhood. Superhero comics with their colourful pages and action-packed stories mean many hours of engrossed reading. With pop culture shows like The Big Bang Theory comics, and even mangas and anime books have become ever popular with adults and children alike. Events such as Comic-cons have started to pull massive crows who love to dress up as the characters they adore from their favourite superhero comics or anime for a fun, immersive experience.

If you are a fan of comic books, graphic novels and mangas look no further than on Bookscape.com where you can binge read your fave superhero stories and more.

 

What are Comic Books

Comic books or comics are stories or a series of stories that are presented as sequential panels of pictures and words/dialogues presenting individual scenes. Superhero and supervillain comic books are the most popular among readers, with characters from the Marvel Comics and DC Comics’ franchises being all-time favourites. Most of these characters live in specific universes, in a specific place and time.

There are many types of comic book presentations like those that tell stories via pictorial depictions alone. The graphic elements are created to pack a punch and carry the story without needing words. The more common kind is the classic comic book with words and images. The characters in the panels interact with each other in dialogue that’s shown in speech bubbles.

Today, comic books have come a long way from the Ben-Day-dot style that are now considered “retro comics.” The sleek, shiny paper with crisp full-colour printing is the new comic book, which many publishers are calling “graphic novels.”

The graphic novel is the longest comic format, which allows for a vast universe across space and time. These comic novels are not limited to panels like regular comics but can have strips of different sizes, with advanced graphics and fast-paced narration that’s very similar to a movie script.

 

Different Genres of Comic Books

With their uniquely artistic visuals and strong storytelling, comic books are increasingly popular among readers of all ages. Here is a helpful guide to the different kinds of comic books, their qualities, popular comics and the kind of readership they attract:

 

Superhero Comics

Superhero comics are probably the most well-known type of comic book that are popular with readers of every age group. Iconic superheroes like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spiderman, Flash and more are those with powerful superordinary abilities who don capes and masks to fight evil and let justice prevail. Superhero comic books fall under the hyper-realism style of storytelling, which is set in the real world but have fantasy elements and dramatic, fast-paced plots. Starting back in late 1930s, Lee Falk published the first Phantom story that started the superhero trend.

The crime-fighting main characters in these superhero comic books have inspired lots of fanart, cosplay events, blockbuster movies and merchandise that are enthusiastically received by millions of adoring fans of this genre.

 

Indian Superhero Comics

Just like trad superhero comics like the ones above, there are several superheroes native to India. Homegrown Indian comic book superheroes like Nagraj, Doga, Devi, Super Commando Dhruva, Parmanu, Inspector Steel are an inseparable part of many of our childhood train and bus journeys. These desi comic book superheroes are rooted in India’s extensive cultural diversity and mythology, which makes them highly relatable and personalized reading experience.

  • Prakoshth Ke Qaidi: Sarvnayak Vistaar | Nagraj | Super Commando Dhruva | Brahmand Rakshak
  • Sampoorn Nagayana Special Collector's Edition | Nagraj, Super Commando Dhruva
  • Nagraj and Super Commando Dhruva Origin Set of 10 Comics

 

Science Fiction and Fantasy Comics

This category of comics may have some overlaps with superhero comics. Usually, science fiction and fantasy comics contain stories with otherworldly beings, advanced technology, fantastical worlds and futuristic settings. It is easy to imagine Superman’s struggles with mecha-sized laser-wielding robots as one of the best examples of this genre. Sub-genres like classic space opera, steampunk, time travel, alternative universe/history and more give these comic books added appeal.

 

Nonfiction Comic Books

Nonfiction comics and graphic novels are used for educational purposes to teach a variety of subjects using a visual storytelling format. These educational comics are ideal for school-age kids to all kinds of subjects in a fun and engaging way.

Nonfiction comic books can also have interactive quizzes and learning checkpoints to ensure that learning outcomes are met. The vivid graphics combined with minimal, crisp text make for better comprehension and retention compared to traditional textbooks. This makes nonfiction comic books a great tool for teachers to tackle complex ideas and challenging topics.

 

Horror Comic Books

Spooky, spine-tingling stories in horror comics are sure to excite those who love comic book chillers, thrillers and monster mashes. This nightmare niche is chockful of zombies, fairies, demons, monsters, and supernatural beings of all shapes and sizes that make horror comic books a truly macabre reading experience. For those who like the grim or grotesque, these spooky comics are a treat (and not just for Halloween). Silent horror comics are an interesting take on comics and horror which are comprised of short horror stories without any text.

 

Top Comic Books of All Time

These timeless tales have captured the hearts and imaginations of readers worldwide, leaving their mark on mainstream culture and artistic approaches. 

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Popular Superhero Comic Book Characters and Their Authors/Creators

Here are some of the best comic book characters and their authors who are the greatest in the super-powered pantheon:

 

Top Indian Superhero Comic Book Characters and Their Authors/Creators

  • Nagrag (Sanjay Gupta, Manoj Gupta, Rajkumar Gupta, Manish Gupta) by Raj Comics
  • Shakti (Anupam Sinha) by Raj Comics
  • Shaktimaan (Mukesh Khanna, Dinkar Jani, Ghalib Asad Bhopali, Brij Mohan Pandey) by Diamond Comics, Raj Comics
  • Doga (Sanjay Gupta, Manu, Tarun Kumar Wahi) by Raj Comics
  • Super Commando Dhruva (Sanjay Gupta, Manu, Tarun Kumar Wahi) by Raj Comics
  • Parmanu (Sanjay Gupta) by Raj Comics

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