| Prakash Publishers | Price: INR 10 | Pages: 108 | B/W | Size: B6 | Tamil | Laminated/HardCover Prakash Publishers shook me out of my own imposed hibernation, and surprised me (and I believe everyone) with the next release of Muthu Comics #308, featuring John Steel in a mystery filled two stories titled "Kathai Sollum Kolaigal" (கதை சொல்லும் கொலைகள்) and "Karuppu Vattam" (கருப்பு வட்டம்). It's been a long time I read two quality detective comics, and what more when you get classics from 1960's. The Cover Art seems to have been shooed away from a Johny Nero story, I wonder aren't there any Original Cover arts for John Steel, which could have been more suitable for a first issue devoted completely to him? But, the cover art is real stunning, so the oddity is acceptable. | |
Muthu #308 Cover  | Comics Time (Editors Column)  |
| This edition marks a come back for Muthu, with the last issue (#307) releasing way back in September last year. Editor easily didn't even mention about the delay this time, as it seem to have become a tradition with the publication, and he seems to take pride in continuing the saga. This time around, there are announcements for more than 5 detective stories in the line-up this year, but I am not hopeful enough for Mr. Vijayan keeping up the promise. I am trying not to post any spoilers for this detective stories, so you could enjoy reading them at your leisure. As always, here are the Comics-Time, and some Teasers for the forthcoming Muthu Comics issues.
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அய்யா ரபீக்!
தமிழில் வலைப்பூ நடத்தக்கூடாதா? புண்ணியமா போகுமே? :-)
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லக்கி
Hi,
I personally like Robin's stories. But he gets chances rarely. His ferequency should be increased.
There is no Blueberry stories in 'comming soon' adds. Its a disappoiment for buleberry fans like me.
Note : There is no updates from Muthufans' blog. Muthufab sir pls do something
hi,
i too like detective robin series...
any idea abt the original name and publishers for the robin series???
wer can i get info abt them????
Hi Rafiq,
Could not find more information about John Havoc alias John Silver on net...
Can you post some info about this amazing hero?
Thanks.
Mahesh
The only link I could find is:
http://etrenalsunshine.blogspot.com/2006/03/john-havoc.html
The comics book reviewed in this link was printed in Sivakasi! But not able read the publication's name clearly....
-Karthik S S
Anybody know status of Mega special? Is it possible for this summer? Im very interested to know abt it. Dear Raffiq will you help pls?
- Sivakumar
லக்கி, எனக்கும் எழுத ஆசையே, இருந்தாலும் இந்த வலை பதிவேடை அன்னிய மொழி நண்பர்களும் படிக்க ஏதுவாக ஆங்கிலத்தில் பதிவேதே உகந்தது என்று கருதினேன். அதனால் என்ன, அப்படியே நமது தமிழ் காமிக்ஸ் வலை பதிவேடில் உறுப்பினராகி பதிவு செய்தால் போயிற்று. :)
Hi Rafiq,
Very interesting review. I am thinking of buying XIII when it is available by using one my friends in Chennai. Could you please let us know when they will publish this? Is subsribing the best option?
Thanks again,
n
Annony 1: It's true there are no Cowboy stories announced for this year, and being a Blueberry fan myself that's a disappointment too. Editor should have probably tried mixing the classics with Tiger (Blueberry) and Cowboy stories. But it looks like he is saving the Blueberry and other Cowboy storylines nowadays for the Mega Specials. By the way, Last I heard from Muthufan was that he shifted his workbase from one country to another, and it's a general feeling that when you lose your comfort zone, you also temporarily lose your blogging bug. With that said, it's well past time for him to make a comeback. :)
Annony 2: I am big fan of Robin too. Since Muthu have recently started publishing these stories, we are in for a big list of those titles coming our ways. So far I couldn't trace the real name or origin of Detective Robin stories... Any help from other fans ???
Mahesh: No help either on John stories too. It's pretty hard to find any evidence of those golden european comics era, and is no different for these storylines. Sunshine's blog posted by Karthik is the only one found on the net, and I see you making your presence already in there.
Siva & Annony 3 (N): There is no clear date announced for the XIII Mega Special yet. But, seeing the last release trend, it might be only due by the end of this year, as Editor seems to have not achieved his booking target yet. Why not speed it up, by subscribing yourself ? I guess that's the only option available, unless you want to toe in a friend in South India to buy it for you.
http://anupam-agrawal.blogspot.com/search/label/Non-English%20Comics
Another useful site for e-comics fans. Here you can get wide range of Indian -English comics
- Sivakumar
ACK NEEDS YOU
http://ack-india.blogspot.com/
hi ! are we not going to get any more ACK'S :( plz upload some ACK'S too.
thankx
Rafiq,
Detective Robin is called "Nick Raider" in the original Italian series.
Here is the Nick Raider home page:
http://www.sergiobonellieditore.it/auto/cpers_index?pers=nick
Folks,
Have any of you got your new copy of Lion comics yet. There is a release this month. Any news?
Thanks guys
-N
Looks like Mr.Vijayan has no intentions to revive lion website. Looks like the domain name has been deleted...
http://www.lioncomics.com/
website has expired...
:(
-Karthik S S
Great news for Lucky Luke fans.Cinepress Publications have released 10 series of Lucky luke .Of these 4 never printed in Lioncomics so far .Grab ur copy .Available at spencer ,Landmark Chennai. Also there are more than 3 0r 4 new characters books available in the price range of 195,350 and 400.Looking forward to a intersting blog from rafique on this .
Adios amico .Happy reading
Arun
Thanks Arun for the update. I have bought them early this week. and in the process of blogging about it this weekend. You pipped me before it. :)
To all in Chennai: There are only limited copies available in Landmark (nowhere else), so grab them before they run out.
By the way, just an advance info, it is not from an Indian Company, thus the scarcity.
nalla muyarchi keep it up and also search rani comics golden periods and update it
I am the reader of Muthu comics and lione comics. I am started my reading from 1972 middle. My first reading was "Nadunisi Kalvan". Anyway i want to collect all books from ur publishing. is it Possible. is it still Comics Book selling in the market. if yes means Email me with details "chandra_acs@hotmail.com" (Now i am in Pondicherry)
Folks,
Have any of you got your new copy of Lion comics yet. There is a release this month. Any news?
Thanks guys
-N
Here is the Nick Raider home page:
http://www.sergiobonellieditore.it/auto/cpers_index?pers=nick
லக்கி, எனக்கும் எழுத ஆசையே, இருந்தாலும் இந்த வலை பதிவேடை அன்னிய மொழி நண்பர்களும் படிக்க ஏதுவாக ஆங்கிலத்தில் பதிவேதே உகந்தது என்று கருதினேன். அதனால் என்ன, அப்படியே நமது தமிழ் காமிக்ஸ் வலை பதிவேடில் உறுப்பினராகி பதிவு செய்தால் போயிற்று. :)
Hi,
I personally like Robin's stories. But he gets chances rarely. His ferequency should be increased.
There is no Blueberry stories in 'comming soon' adds. Its a disappoiment for buleberry fans like me.
Note : There is no updates from Muthufans' blog. Muthufab sir pls do something
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