Jul 2, 2008

Lion Comics #203 - Tex Willer | Jul '08

Prakash Publishers | Price: INR 10 | Pages: 120 | B/W | Size: B6 | Tamil | Laminated/HardCover

Lion 203 c1
Maranathin Munnodi

(மரணத்தின் முன்னோடி)
[The Omen] : Part 1 of 3

Lion Comics Issue #203 finally gets released, nearly 6 months after its last issue. As advertised in the last issue, it features the start to a 3 part Tex Willer Series, titled "Maranthin Munnodi" (மரணத்தின் முன்னோடி), "The Omen".

It may look like a long time since Tex Willer last featured in Lion Comics, which was in fact the same month last year, but thanks to Prakash Publishers ever famous "Procrastination", we have received only two issues between them.

In the Hotline, the Editor S.Vijayan coins a new idea of getting away with the monthly releases (as if it ever existed), and provides an alternative suggestion of releasing a set of books every 3 months.  I don't know how many takers would be there for this idea.  But the way their distribution cycle goes, I am not too optimistic for them to keep up their promise. 

Especially, considering that many subscribers and non-subscribers are wary of receiving their titles without any postal loss, unless they strengthen their distribution, possibly by courier, and get away with their delay, I don't see this initiative succeeding to a great level.

Coming back to this month edition, it's a Tex Willer series originally written by Caludio Nizzi and drawn by Fabio Civitelli, who has a different contemporary style from the earlier artists, glimpses of which you could see all over the series.

The Cover-art is inspired by the Original of Tex's Italian Series, which was drawn by Caludio Villa.  Mr. Vijayan's trusted artist, has done a fabulous work in bringing the colours to a more vibrant style for our local version.  Compare the covers and see it for yourself.

As of the plot, it circles around a gripping storyline, where Tex & Co battle time and will to prevent a potential war between the Navajo's and US Military forces.  It's a clash between Emotions and Egos of Individuals between both groups, for personal glory, with Tex and his friends trying hard to clear out the cloud between the warring parties.  The story is interestingly setup at the end, with US Military at the doorsteps of Navajo territory, and that makes us to wait for the next part eagerly.

As noted in the Editor's Hotline, the release of XIII Special has been now pushed further back to Jan 2009. Only our beloved editor, in the entire publishing industry could think that their readers would get along with announcements materializing after more than a year.  He has to thank his comic fans for possessing this extraordinary patience not to be seen anywhere else.

Editor's Hotline
Lion 203 Hotline
Italian Original: Tex No.475 : Il Presagio (The Omen) : May 2000
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The Only good news we hear from this release is that the next 2 parts of Tex Willer Series is also ready, and would be published soon. Lion #204 would be "Kaatril Karaintha Kazhugu" (காற்றில் கரைந்த கழுகு), 'Vanishing Eagle'.

By the way did anyone notice that Lioncomics.com site which was pending renewal for long by Prakash Publishers, now seems to have been bought over by some other franchise?  Pity that Mr.Vijayan, has lost the only Official presence of Lion Comics on the Net too.

As per the norm we get to see the upcoming issue (this time in the Back Cover), and a XIII Special teaser.

Lion's XIII Special Teaser
Lion 203 next
Lion's Next Issue: Kaatril Karaintha Kazhugu
Lion 203 c2

12 ComiComments:

Hi Rafiq

Some of my friends here in US are trying to subscribe to lion comics could you share with us about how to subscribe to lion comics.We will be very thankful for any information you could give us...

Raj

Hi Rafiq,thanx for the lion comics update.good scans..
sad to know about lioncomics.com.
ok atleast they are in the market..

Lutherking

When will be next issue?. I think it would be in 2009.

Guys
let us stop complaining about the delay .Releasing in time had never been a strong point of Lion family .Let's take whatever it comes and simply enjoy our comics no matter at what delay it is published . It is a well known thing that prakash publishers aren't doing great in the business right now , so we should be happy that atleats we are getting 4 or 5 comics in a year .

adios amicos

Sitll the book is not available in chennai book shops

Raj: Lioncomics.com used to feature some news about the Foreign Subscription details, since the site is out now, we wouldn't know the updated overseas subscription prices.

You can probably contact the Lion Office and enquire for the details. Their email id is lion@vsnl.com

why not put some scans of Tex Willer?
http://kanu-dinho.blogspot.com/

Kanu: I would love to help, but it might be breaching the copyright held by the respective publishers, so Comicology doesn't want to go over that lin.

In future, I will atleast post a couple of edited pages, to fulfill the wishes of one and all.

By the way, thanks for becoming a follower to our blog. and I too loved your blogspot address. Would read the posts at leisure, and will reply to them... Hopefully, you will Keep Visiting & share your comments at Comicology.

ÇómícólógÝ

Dear Shri S.Vijayan Sir,

Hearty congratulations for releasing the XIII - Complete Collection.Just now received the Book from you. It is a miracle. Very nice. Now I am reading....

Very very THANKS to you and your team.

N.BASKAR
New Delhi - 110 018
24.11.2010

why not put some scans of Tex Willer?
http://kanu-dinho.blogspot.com/

Sitll the book is not available in chennai book shops

Kanu: I would love to help, but it might be breaching the copyright held by the respective publishers, so Comicology doesn't want to go over that lin.

In future, I will atleast post a couple of edited pages, to fulfill the wishes of one and all.

By the way, thanks for becoming a follower to our blog. and I too loved your blogspot address. Would read the posts at leisure, and will reply to them... Hopefully, you will Keep Visiting & share your comments at Comicology.

ÇómícólógÝ

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