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{{About|Comic publisher company}}
{{short description|Indian comic book publisher company}}
{{short description|Indian publishing company}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2020}}
{{use dmy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{use dmy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox publisher
{{Infobox publisher
| name = Raj Comics
| name = Raj Comics
| image = Raj_comics_new_logo.png
| image = Raj Comics logo - English (new).jpg
| image_size = 200px
| image_size = 200px
| caption = New logo of Raj Comics in English
| caption = New logo of Raj Comics in English
| founder = {{plainlist| *Rajkumar Gupta
| founder = *Rajkumar Gupta
*[[Manoj Gupta]]}}
*Manoj Gupta
| parent = Raja Pocket Books
*Sanjay Gupta
| parent = [[Raja Pocket Books]]
| keypeople = {{plainlist| *Rajkumar Gupta
| keypeople = {{plainlist| *Rajkumar Gupta
*Sanjay Gupta
*[[Manoj Gupta]]
*[[Manoj Gupta]]
*Sanjay Gupta
*[[Anupam Sinha]]
*[[Anupam Sinha]]
*Tarun Kumar Wahi}}
*Jolly Sinha
*Bedi
*[[Tarun Kumar Wahi]]}}
| publications = {{plainlist|
| publications = {{plainlist|
*[[Comics]]
*[[Comics]]
*[[Book]]s}}
*[[Book]]s}}
| company_slogan =  
| company_slogan =  
| founded = {{Start date and age|1986}}
| founded = {{Start date and age|1984}}
| country = [[India]]
| country = [[India]]
| headquarters = 330/1 Main Road [[Burari]], [[New Delhi]], India
| headquarters = 330/1 Main Road [[Burari]], [[New Delhi]], [[India]]
| status = Active
| status = Active
| genre = * [[Superhero fiction|Superhero]]
| genre = * [[Superhero fiction|Superhero]]
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* [[Action fiction|Action]]
* [[Action fiction|Action]]
* [[Adventure fiction|Adventure]]
* [[Adventure fiction|Adventure]]
| website = {{url|www.rajcomics.net}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.rajcomics.net}}
}}
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'''Raj Comics''' is an [[Indian comics|Indian comic books]] publisher, based in [[New Delhi]]. It published a line of [[Indian comics|Indian comic books]] through Raja Pocket Books since its foundation in 1984 by Rajkumar Gupta and Manoj Gupta.<ref>[http://www.rajcomics.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1726&Itemid=23 Raj Comics: About Us] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115053303/http://rajcomics.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1726&Itemid=23 |date=2013-01-15 }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Raj Comics for the Hard Headed : s a r a i|url = http://sarai.net/raj-comics-for-the-hard-headed/|website = sarai.net|access-date = 2016-02-02}}</ref> Some of its most well known characters include [[Nagraj]], [[Super Commando Dhruva]], [[Bhokal]], [[Doga (comics)|Doga]], [[Parmanu]], Tiranga, [[Bankelal]],
'''Raj Comics''' is an [[Indian comics|Indian comic book]] [[publishing|publisher]] based in [[New Delhi]], [[India]]. It had published a line of [[Indian comics|Indian comic books]] through Raja Pocket Books since its foundation in 1984 by Rajkumar Gupta, [[Manoj Gupta]], and [[Sanjay Gupta (comics)|Sanjay Gupta]].<ref>[http://www.rajcomics.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1726&Itemid=23 Raj Comics: About Us] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115053303/http://rajcomics.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1726&Itemid=23 |date=2013-01-15 }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Raj Comics for the Hard Headed : s a r a i|url = http://sarai.net/raj-comics-for-the-hard-headed/|website = sarai.net| date=10 April 2008 |access-date = 2016-02-02}}</ref> Some of its most well known characters include [[Nagraj]], [[Super Commando Dhruva]], [[Bhokal]], [[Doga (comics)|Doga]], [[Parmanu]], Tiranga, [[Bankelal]], [[Shakti (comics)|Shakti]], [[Inspector Steel]], Ashwaraj, [[Bheriya]] and [[Anthony (comics)|Anthony]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Why Nagraj, Dhruva, Doga aren't finding space on big screen? (view pics)|url = http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/nagraj-dhruva-doga-raj-comics-superhero-hindi-film-17760.html|website = India TV News|date = 16 October 2014|access-date = 2016-02-02|language = en-US}}</ref> Raja Pocket Books is a leading comic book distributor in India.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Raj Comics now in regional flavor|url = http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1174230/Raj-Comics-now-in-regional-flavor|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160202171403/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1174230/Raj-Comics-now-in-regional-flavor|url-status = dead|archive-date = 2 February 2016|website = Bollywood Hungama|date = 23 July 2009|access-date = 2016-02-02}}</ref>
[[Shakti (comics)|Shakti]], [[Inspector Steel]], Ashwaraj ,Bheriya and [[Anthony (comics)|Anthony]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Why Nagraj, Dhruva, Doga aren't finding space on big screen? (view pics)|url = http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/nagraj-dhruva-doga-raj-comics-superhero-hindi-film-17760.html|website = India TV News|access-date = 2016-02-02|language = en-US}}</ref> Raj Comics is credited as being one of the leading comic book distributors in India.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Raj Comics now in regional flavor|url = http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1174230/Raj-Comics-now-in-regional-flavor|website = Bollywood Hungama|access-date = 2016-02-02}}</ref>


Raja Pockets initially published pulp-fiction books. They had a highly-successful run and published critically acclaimed authors like [[Surender Mohan Pathak]], [[Ved Prakash Sharma]], Anil Mohan and Raja. At their peak, the books sold up to 1 million copies each. While Rajkumar Gupta always had a passion for crime-thrillers, his sons [[Manoj Gupta]] and Sanjay Gupta started collection Indian and International Comics from an early age and were always thrilled with the idea of creating original Indian Superheroes. One evening, while discussing the same, Rajkumar Gupta walked in on the conversation of the two brothers and thus, Raj Comics was born.
Raja Pocket Books is a partnership firm based in Burari, Delhi. It is the holding company for the intellectual property rights of multiple eminent Indian Brands such as Raj Comics, King Comics, Tausi Comics, etc. Raja Pocket Books was established in the 1980s. It is a family owned enterprise. There are various litigations ongoing in respect to the assets of this company between the owners of the firm, due to which business operations of the same have been disrupted.
Raja Pocket Books initially published pulp-fiction books. They had a highly-successful run and published critically acclaimed authors like [[Surender Mohan Pathak]], [[Ved Prakash Sharma]], Anil Mohan and Raja. At their peak, the books sold up to 1 million copies each. While Rajkumar Gupta always had a passion for crime-thrillers, his sons [[Sanjay Gupta (comics)|Sanjay Gupta]], and [[Manoj Gupta]] were always thrilled with the idea of creating original Indian Superheroes. One evening, while discussing the same, Rajkumar Gupta walked in on the conversation of the three brothers and thus, Raj Comics was born.


The company mainly publishes four types of comics; [[medieval fantasy]], [[Horror comics|horror]], [[Mystery fiction|mystery]], and superhero comics, with a predominant focus on superhero content.<ref>{{Cite book|title = Illustrating Asia: Comics, Humor Magazines, and Picture Books|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=SSM4r36KjuQC|publisher = University of Hawaii Press|date = 2001-01-01|isbn = 9780824824716|language = en|first = John A.|last = Lent|pages = 58–59}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eashportsbook.com/best-of-raj-comics-superheros/|title=Best moments of Raj Comics Superheroes|date=1 November 2018|website=eashportsbook.com}}</ref> Their comics are usually published in [[Hindi]], with only a few titles and special editions in English. It has produced close to 35,000 comics to date and has been read by people in India and abroad.<ref>{{Cite web|title = After a hiatus, Indian comic book industry growing steadily|url = http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-after-a-hiatus-indian-comic-book-industry-growing-steadily-1437725|website = DNA India|access-date = 2016-02-02|language = en-US}}</ref> The company also publishes an online exclusive web series named ''Raj Rojana'', with a new page uploaded every day.
The company mainly publishes four types of comics; [[medieval fantasy]], [[Horror comics|horror]], [[Mystery fiction|mystery]], and superhero comics, with a predominant focus on superhero content.<ref>{{Cite book|title = Illustrating Asia: Comics, Humor Magazines, and Picture Books|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=SSM4r36KjuQC|publisher = University of Hawaii Press|date = 2001-01-01|isbn = 9780824824716|language = en|first = John A.|last = Lent|pages = 58–59}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eashportsbook.com/best-of-raj-comics-superheros/|title=Best moments of Raj Comics Superheroes|date=1 November 2018|website=eashportsbook.com|access-date=26 November 2018|archive-date=26 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181126221547/https://www.eashportsbook.com/best-of-raj-comics-superheros/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Their comics are usually published in [[Hindi]], with only a few titles and special editions in English. It has produced close to 35,000 comics to date and has been read by people in India and abroad.<ref>{{Cite web|title = After a hiatus, Indian comic book industry growing steadily|url = http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-after-a-hiatus-indian-comic-book-industry-growing-steadily-1437725|website = DNA India|date = 14 September 2010|access-date = 2016-02-02|language = en-US}}</ref> The company also publishes an online exclusive web series named ''Raj Rojana'', with a new page uploaded every day.


Raj Comics publishes in multiple formats, which include e-book, print, and [[motion comic]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Raj Comics to launch motion-comics|url = http://www.bollywood.com/raj-comics-launch-motion-comics|website = Bollywood.com News|access-date = 2016-02-02}}</ref> The company also sells hardcovers of their old and new comics, as well as bundled collections of their characters.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title = Super-heroic ventures|url = http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/work/superheroic-ventures/article5943979.ece|website = The Hindu Business Line|access-date = 2016-02-02|first = Rashmi|last = Pratap}}</ref>
Raj Comics publishes in multiple formats, which include e-book, print, and [[motion comic]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Raj Comics to launch motion-comics|url = http://www.bollywood.com/raj-comics-launch-motion-comics|website = Bollywood.com News|access-date = 2016-02-02}}</ref> The company also sells hardcovers of their old and new comics, as well as bundled collections of their characters.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title = Super-heroic ventures|url = http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/work/superheroic-ventures/article5943979.ece|website = The Hindu Business Line|access-date = 2016-02-02|first = Rashmi|last = Pratap| date=25 April 2014 }}</ref>


In 2008, Raj Comics was the focus of a research project conducted through [[The Sarai Programme at CSDS|The Sarai Programme at CSDS's]] Sarai Media Lab. The resulting research was published as a free PDF on the Sarai website.<ref name=":0" />
In 2008, Raj Comics was the focus of a research project conducted through [[The Sarai Programme at CSDS|The Sarai Programme at CSDS's]] Sarai Media Lab. The resulting research was published as a free PDF on the Sarai website.<ref name=":0" />


== Team ==
== Team ==
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* Raj Gupta (Founder & Chairman)<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pratap |first=Rashmi |date=2014-04-25 |title=Super-heroic ventures |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/work/superheroic-ventures/article5943979.ece |access-date=2017-05-17 |work=The Hindu Business Line |language=en}}</ref>
{{chart| | | | |RKG| | | |RKG= Raj Gupta <br> (Founder & Chairman)}}
* [[Manoj Gupta]] (Partner)
{{chart| |,|-|-|-|+|-|-|-|.| | | }}
* [[Sanjay Gupta]] (Co-Founder, Partner)
{{chart| MG| | ME  | | SIS | ||MG= [[Manoj Gupta]] <br> (President)|ME= Manish Gupta<br>(CEO)|SIS=[[Sanjay Gupta (comics)|Sanjay Gupta]]<br>(Studio Head)}}
{{chart/end}}<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/work/superheroic-ventures/article5943979.ece|title=Super-heroic ventures|last=Pratap|first=Rashmi|date=2014-04-25|work=The Hindu Business Line|access-date=2017-05-17|language=en}}</ref>
* Vivek Mohan (Editor)
* Vivek Mohan (Editor)
* Anupam Sinha (Creative Director)
* [[Anupam Sinha]] (Creative Director)
* Tarun Kumar Wahi (Chief Writer)
* [[Tarun Kumar Wahi]] (Chief Writer)
* Jolly Sinha (Writer)
* Jolly Sinha (Writer)
* Ajit Singh (Territory Manager)
* Ajit Singh (Territory Manager)
* Parul Gupta (Partner)
* Meenu Gupta (Partner)
* Prem Lata Gupta (Partner)


== Characters ==
== Characters ==
The major characters in Raj Comics divided among their respective
[[Image:Raj Comics.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Heroes of Raj Comics Drawn by Lalit Singh, color by Pradeep Sherawat]]
[[Image:Raj Comics.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Heroes of Raj Comics Drawn by Lalit Singh, color by Pradeep Sherawat]]


=== Members of team Brahmand Rakshak (Protectors Of the Universe) ===
=== Members of team Brahmand Rakshak (Protectors of the Universe) ===
* [[Bheriya]]  
* [[Bheriya]]  
* [[Nagraj]]
* [[Nagraj]]
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* [[Shakti (comics)|Shakti]]
* [[Shakti (comics)|Shakti]]
* [[Inspector Steel]]
* [[Inspector Steel]]
* [[Tiranga (comics)|Tiranga]]<ref name="navbharattimes">{{Cite web|title = इनके बिना अधूरी थीं गर्मी की छुट्टियां... - Navbharat Times|url = http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/photomazza/weird-world/10-most-loved-comic-characters/bankelal/photomazaashow/33997316.cms|website = Navbharat Times|access-date = 2016-02-15|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160223212301/http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/photomazza/weird-world/10-most-loved-comic-characters/bankelal/photomazaashow/33997316.cms|archive-date = 2016-02-23|url-status = live}}</ref>
* [[Tiranga (comics)|Tiranga]]
* [[Super Indian]]
* [[Super Indian]]
* [[Pret Uncle]]
* [[Pret Uncle]]
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* [[Bhokal]]
* [[Bhokal]]
* [[Anthony (comics)|Anthony]]
* [[Anthony (comics)|Anthony]]
*[[yodha]]


=== Members of team Research and Investigation Paranormalism [RIP] ===
=== Members of team Research and Investigation Paranormalism [RIP] ===
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=== Characters based in ancient times ===
=== Characters based in ancient times ===
* [[Bhokal]]
* [[Bhokal]]
* [[Gojo (comics)|Gojo]]
* Gojo - the host for 7 mystical beings with various powers.
* [[Ashwaraj]]
* Ashwaraj
* [[Yoddha (comics)|Yoddha]]
* Yoddha
* [[Tilismadev (comics)|Tilismadev]]
* Tilismadev
* [[Prachand (comics)|Prachanda]]
* Prachanda
* [[Shukral (comics)|Shukral]]
* Shukral
* [[Adig (comics)|Adig]]
* Adig


=== Comedy characters ===
=== Comedy characters ===
* [[Bankelal]]
* [[Bankelal]]
* [[Gamraj (comics)|Gamraj]]
* [[Gamraj (comics)|Gamraj]]
* [[Fighter Toads]]
* Fighter Toads


===Chhota Nagraj and Amazing Friends of Nagraj===
===Chhota Nagraj and Amazing Friends of Nagraj===
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*Shooldharini Saudangi
*Shooldharini Saudangi
*Amar Yoddha Kaaldoot
*Amar Yoddha Kaaldoot
*Nag Virangana Visarpi
*Nag Veerangana Visarpi


=== Kids Series characters (Defunct)===
=== Kids Series characters (Defunct)===
*[[Bobby (comics)|Bobby]]
*Bobby
*[[Tuffy (comics)|Tuffy]]
*Tuffy
*[[Cherry (Raj comics)|Cherry]]
*Cherry
*[[Damru (comics)|Damru]]
*Damru
*[[Anadi(comics)|Anadi]]
*Anadi


=== Member of Vistrit Rakshak (Extended Protectors of the Universe) ===
=== Member of Vistrit Rakshak (Extended Protectors of the Universe) ===
*Ninjadev Kirigi
*Ninjadev Kirigi
*[[(comics)|Samri]]
*Nakshatra
*Samri
*Dhananjay
*Dhananjay
*Chandika
*Chandika
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*Cancer
*Cancer


=== Members of W.A.R (World Alide Rescuers) ===
=== Members of W.A.R (World Allied Rescuers) ===
*Badman
*Badman
*Nakshatra
*Nakshatra
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*Lori
*Lori
*Kishore
*Kishore
*Saza(Venu)
*Saza (Venu)
*Red Letter(Vikram)
*Red Letter (Vikram)
*Baby
*Baby
*Iri
*Iri


=== Superheroes from Different World ===
=== Superheroes from Different World ===
* Narak Nashak Nagraj
* Narak Nashak Nagraj
* Krodh Ketu Kobi
* Krodh Ketu Kobi
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* Doga Reborn
* Doga Reborn
* Swatantrata Senani Dhruva
* Swatantrata Senani Dhruva
* Show Stopper Dhruva
* Ant henn Anthony


=== Newest characters ===
=== Newest characters ===
* Sanju ( 10 Deadliest )
* Sanju (10 Deadliest)
* Yugam ( Sarvnayak Series) ( Akhri Series)
* Yugam (Sarvnayak Series) (Akhri Series)
* Adig ( Sarvnayak Series) ( Akhri Series)
* Adig (Sarvnayak Series) (Akhri Series)
* Paryaava ( Sarvnayak Series) ( Akhri Series)
* Paryaava (Sarvnayak Series) (Akhri Series)
* Aghori ( Sarvnayak Series) ( Aghori Agyat)  
* Aghori (Sarvnayak Series) (Aghori Agyat)
* Narakputra raksh ( Sarvnayak Series)
* Narakputra raksh (Sarvnayak Series)
 
=== Inactive characters ===
=== Inactive characters ===
* Goldheart
* Hunter Sharks
* Hunter Sharks
* Jaadugar
* Khayali Ram
* Khayali Ram
* Raja
* Raja
* Johar
* Johar
* Barrister Vishwanath
* Barrister Vishwanath
* Aglu pichlu
* Aglu Pichlu
* khaleel khan
* Khaleel Khan
* Tausi
* Bhootnaath
* Anadi
* Anadi
* Vakra ( After HUM HONGEY KAMYAB )
 
=== Inactive characters who came after a long time ===
=== Inactive characters who came after a long time ===
* Bobby
* Bobby
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* Jasoos Topichand
* Jasoos Topichand
* Piddi Pahalwan
* Piddi Pahalwan
* Sanju ( 10 Deadliest )
* Sanju (10 Deadliest)
* Fighter Toads
* Fighter Toads
* Pret Uncle
* Pret Uncle
* Tausi
* Bhootnaath (Nutan Comics) (Sarvaayudh by Manoj Gupta)
* Raka (Nutan Comics) (Sarvaayudh by Manoj Gupta)
* Goldheart
* Jaadugar
* Vakra (After HUM HONGEY KAMYAB)
* Meghdoot


=== TV Show based characters ===
=== TV show-based characters ===
* [[Shaktimaan]]
* [[Shaktimaan]]
* Viraat
* Viraat
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== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Raj Comics logo - English (old).jpg|175px|thumb|Original logo of Raj Comics in English]]
[[File:Raj Comics logo - English (old).jpg|175px|thumb|Original logo of Raj Comics in English]]
Raj Comics was founded in 1986 by Raj Kumar Gupta and Manoj Gupta. It marked the era of the rise of Indian superheroes. Raj Comics's first superhero was [[Nagraj]], created by Manoj Gupta. Later, they launched other popular superheroes like Dhruva, [[Doga (comics)|Doga]], [[Parmanu]], and [[Tiranaga|Tiranga]], among others.
Raj Comics was founded in 1986 by Raj Kumar Gupta, Sanjay Gupta, and [[Manoj Gupta]]. Raj Comics's first superhero was [[Nagraj]]. Later, they launched other popular superheroes like Dhruva, [[Doga (comics)|Doga]], [[Parmanu]], and [[Tiranaga|Tiranga]].


=== Origins ===
=== Origins ===
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Raj Comics' roots span back to the 1980s. After extreme dedication and perseverance by the brothers and their father, Raj Comics was propelled to great heights and fame. Nearly every teenager spent their afternoons glued to the latest comic addition.
In 1985, Manoj Gupta came up with the idea of creating a superhero centered around snakes as snakes hold a religious and mythological significance in India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-04-29 |title=Indian Epics Inspire our Superhero Comics: Manoj Gupta |url=https://www.indicasoftpower.com/indian-epics-inspire-our-superhero-comics/ |access-date=2022-03-25 |website=Center for Soft Power |language=en-US}}</ref> Later, the team started working on the concept and finally created Nagraj.


=== The Golden Age ===
=== The Golden Age ===
In 1997, an advertisement for Nagraj featuring [[Sonu Sood]] aired on TV.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news18.com/news/buzz/blast-from-the-past-watch-sonu-sood-play-nagraj-in-this-raj-comics-ad-1244247.html|title=Blast From The Past: Watch Sonu Sood Play 'Nagraj' in This Raj Comics Ad|date=2016-05-17|work=News18|access-date=2017-05-17}}</ref>
In 1997, an advertisement for Nagraj featuring [[Sonu Sood]] aired on TV.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news18.com/news/buzz/blast-from-the-past-watch-sonu-sood-play-nagraj-in-this-raj-comics-ad-1244247.html|title=Blast From The Past: Watch Sonu Sood Play 'Nagraj' in This Raj Comics Ad|date=2016-05-17|work=News18|access-date=2017-05-17}}</ref> During this era, Raj Comics reportedly sold over a million copies a year, making it one of the most widespread publications of that time period. It has sold more than 100 million copies since then.
During this era, Raj Comics reportedly sold over a million copies a year, making it one of the most widespread publications of that time period. It has sold more than 100 million copies since then.
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{{expand section|date=May 2017}}


=== Modern Age ===
=== Modern Age ===
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Raj Comics has now expanded to multiple different publication streams, with TriColor and other various business entities taking venerable steps in penetrating the Indian book market. Ongoing discussions with studio heads have been disclosed to the public about the possibility of live feature films based on their comic universe. However, nothing has since come to fruition.
Raj Comics has now expanded to multiple different publication streams, with TriColor and other various business entities taking steps in penetrating the Indian book market. Discussions with studio heads have been disclosed to the public about the possibility of live feature films based on comic universe. However, nothing has come to fruition.
 
In 2015, Raj Comics released an [[Android (operating system)|Android]] app for the general public. It has since garnered a massive following and has an average rating of 4.5+ stars.


In 2015, Raj Comics released an Android app for the general public. It has since garnered a massive following and has an average rating of 4.5+ stars.
In 2017, Raj Comics released a concept trailer for Nagraj on its official [[YouTube]] channel. It has since garnered over 1.5 million views.<ref>{{Citation|title=Nagraj Concept Trailer {{!}} Raj Comics {{!}} Indian Comics Superhero| date=3 November 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DmYkiVM6LM|language=en|access-date=2021-07-21}}</ref>


In 2017, Raj Comics released a concept trailer for Nagraj on its official YouTube channel. It has since garnered over 1.5 million views.<ref>{{Citation|title=Nagraj Concept Trailer {{!}} Raj Comics {{!}} Indian Comics Superhero|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DmYkiVM6LM|language=en|access-date=2021-07-21}}</ref>
In 2018, Raj Comics released a short feature film named Aadamkhor, partially self-produced and crowdfunded on YouTube.<ref>{{Citation|title=Aadamkhor {{!}} A Raj Comics Web Film| date=24 May 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noF_3DepbJg|language=en|access-date=2021-07-21}}</ref>


In 2018, Raj Comics released a short feature film named Aadamkhor, partially self-produced and crowdfunded. It released on YouTube to critical acclaim by its audience.<ref>{{Citation|title=Aadamkhor {{!}} A Raj Comics Web Film|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noF_3DepbJg|language=en|access-date=2021-07-21}}</ref>
In or around 2019, Raj Comics released a short feature film named 'Doga - Mumbai Ka Rakhwala', self-produced on Youtube.


==Series==
==Series==


===King Comics===
===King Comics===
King Comics was a line of comics published through Raja Pocket Books. While the division was initially successful, its popularity declined and the line went defunct after only about 2–5 years of activity. It was intended that many of King Comic's characters would be merged into Raj Comics, but only a few characters such as Gamraj were merged. During its run the division published six monthly comics.{{Citation needed|date = February 2016}}
King Comics was a monthly line of comics published through Raja Pocket Books. While the division was initially successful, its popularity declined and the line went defunct after only about 2–5 years of activity. It was intended that many of King Comic's characters would be merged into Raj Comics, but only Gamraj was successfully merged. During its run, the division published six monthly comics. {{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}


=== Past and current series ===
=== Past and current series ===
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* ''[[Nagayan]] Series'' (Nagraj-Super Commando Dhruv)
* ''[[Nagayan]] Series'' (Nagraj-Super Commando Dhruv)
* ''AmarPrem Series'' (Kobi-Bheriya-Bhokal)
* ''AmarPrem Series'' (Kobi-Bheriya-Bhokal)
* ''Japan Series'' (Aatakharta harta Nagraj)
* ''Japan Series'' (Atankharta Nagraj)
* ''City Without A Hero'' (Multistar)
* ''City Without A Hero'' (Multistar)
* ''Khazana series'' (Nagraj)
* ''Khazana series'' (vishwa Rakshak Nagraj)
* ''Trifana Series'' (Nagraj)
* ''Trifana Series'' (Nagraj)
* ''Maharavan Series'' (Bhokal)
* ''Maharavan Series'' (Bhokal)
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* ''Akhiri-Last Survivors''(Multistarrer)
* ''Akhiri-Last Survivors''(Multistarrer)
* ''Balcharit'' (Origin Series of Super Commando Dhruva)
* ''Balcharit'' (Origin Series of Super Commando Dhruva)
* Shaktiroopa (Follow up to Super Commando Dhruva's Balcharit)


=== Ongoing series ===
=== Ongoing series ===
* ''Sarvanayak'' (Nearly all major RC characters)
* ''Sarvanayak'' (Nearly all major RC characters)
* ''Sarvanayak Vistar'' ( Multistarrer)  
* ''Sarvanayak Vistar'' (Multistarrer)
* ''Kshatipoorti'' ( Aatankharta Nagraj)
* ''Kshatipoorti'' (Aatankharta Nagraj)
* ''Sarpsatra'' (Vishwarakshak Nagraj)
* ''Naag Granth'' (Narak Nashak Nagraj and Krodh Ketu Kobi)
* ''पुनरूत्थान'' (Multistarrer)
* ''महा-नागायण'' (Multistarrer)
* ''Shuddhikaran'' (Kobi - Bhediya)


=== Upcoming series ===
=== Upcoming series ===
* ''Prem Granth'' (Super Commando Dhruva)
* ''Prem Granth'' (Super Commando Dhruva)
* ''Naag Granth'' (Narak Nashak Nagraj and Krodh Ketu Kobi)
* ''Sins of the father'' (Anthony-Multistarrer)
* ''Sins of the father'' (Anthony-Multistarrer)
* ''Punarotthaan'' (Multistarrer)
* ''Mahanagayan'' (Multistarrer)
* ''Shuddhikaran'' ( Kobi - Bhediya)
* ''Adharmeshwar'' (Multistarrer)
* ''Adharmeshwar'' (Multistarrer)
* ''Agdam-Bagdam'' (Bankeylal, Nagraj, Dhruv)
* '' अगड़म-बगड़म'' (Bankeylal, Nagraj, Dhruv)
* ''Fighter Force'' (Fighter Toads)
* ''फाइटर फोर्स'' (Fighter Toads)
* ''डेड गॉड्स'' (Multistarrer)


=== Social Comics ===
=== Social Comics ===


* Nagraj Strikes: The Attack of the Coronaman
* Nagraj Strikes: The Attack of the Coronaman
* Super Commando Dhruva: The Struggle with Depression  
* Super Commando Dhruva: The Struggle with Depression


== Jubilee and Kalpana-lok awards ==
== Jubilee and Kalpana-lok awards ==
In 2010, Raj Comics celebrated its Silver Jubilee by launching the Kalpana-lok Awards to honor comics artists. Participants are nominated by editors at Raj Comics and can be voted on by readers and fans on the Raj Comics website.
In 2010, Raj Comics celebrated its Silver Jubilee by launching the [[Comics Fest India#Kalpana Lok Awards|Kalpana-lok Awards]] to honor comics artists. Participants are nominated by editors at Raj Comics and can be voted on by readers and fans on the Raj Comics website.


== Raj Comics films ==
== Raj Comics films ==
In 2014, [[Anurag Kashyap]] had spoken about making a film on [[Doga (comics)|Doga]]—a vigilante killing machine in the style of [[Marvel Comics]]’ The Punisher—but the project was shelved after his ''[[Bombay Velvet]]'' flopped. Manish Gupta[CEO] has had multiple ultimately unsuccessful meetings with prominent Bollywood industry personnel. Raj Comics co-founder and studio head Sanjay Gupta says "Bollywood is yet to warm up to the idea of licensing comic book characters that come with detailed universes and visuals ready for the screen. We want to start with animated Web series first. We are expecting to make our first live-action film the year after.” In December 2017, Raj Comics organized special screening of their horror film Aadamkhor at Nagraj Janmotsav event, Delhi. Aadamkhor is based on comic of the same name published by Raj Comics in 1992.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/vMe55AvdjgR0uPZB2nhUqI/In-search-of-the-Indian-superhero.html|title=In search of the Indian superhero|last=Ghosh|first=Sankhayan|date=2016-09-02|work=livemint.com/|access-date=2017-05-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/nagraj-dhruva-doga-raj-comics-superhero-hindi-film-17760.html|title=Why Nagraj, Dhruva, Doga aren't finding space on big screen? (view pics)|access-date=2017-05-17|language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2014, [[Anurag Kashyap]] had spoken about making a film on [[Doga (comics)|Doga]]—a vigilante killing machine in the style of [[Marvel Comics]]’ [[Punisher|The Punisher]]—but the project was shelved after his ''[[Bombay Velvet]]'' flopped.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150519/entertainment-bollywood/article/%E2%80%98doga-depends-bombay-velvet%E2%80%99|title='Doga depends on Bombay Velvet' says Anurag Kashyap |date=May 19, 2015}}</ref> In 2016, Raj Comics co-founder and studio head Sanjay Gupta said "Bollywood is yet to warm up to the idea of licensing comic book characters that come with detailed universes and visuals ready for the screen. We want to start with animated Web series first. We are expecting to make our first live-action film the year after.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/vMe55AvdjgR0uPZB2nhUqI/In-search-of-the-Indian-superhero.html|title=In search of the Indian superhero |date=2016-09-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/nagraj-dhruva-doga-raj-comics-superhero-hindi-film-17760.html|title=Why Nagraj, Dhruva, Doga aren't finding space on big screen? (view pics)|access-date=2017-05-17|language=en-US}}</ref> In December 2017, Raj Comics organized special screening of their horror film Aadamkhor at Nagraj Janmotsav event, Delhi. Aadamkhor is based on comic of the same name published by Raj Comics in 1992.
Raj comics has released Aadamkhor on [[YouTube]] on 24 May 2018.<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=noF_3DepbJg&t=426s</ref>
Raj comics released Aadamkhor on [[YouTube]] on 24 May 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noF_3DepbJg|title=Aadamkhor &#124; A Raj Comics Web Film|website=[[YouTube]] |date=24 May 2018 }}</ref>


It was also announced in December 2019 by [[Manoj Gupta]], that [[Ranveer Singh]] was in talks to play Nagraj in a film produced by [[Karan Johar]].
In December 2019, [[Manoj Gupta]] said that he was in negotiations with [[Ranveer Singh]] to play Nagraj in a film produced by [[Karan Johar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/ranveer-singh-may-play-nagraj-in-film-on-the-comic-series-produced-by-karan-johar/story-hg5pPoCKRBrU8prdfBPerK.html|title=Ranveer Singh may play Nagraj in film on the comic series produced by Karan Johar |date= December 11, 2019}}</ref>


== Digital distribution ==
== Digital distribution ==
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== Legal history ==
== Legal history ==
In 1996, delivered by the Delhi High Court under docket Raja Pocket Books (Plaintiff) v. Radha Pocket Books, Raj Comics won this intellectual property case with a ruling of "prima facie infringement of the plaintiff’s character."<ref>https://spicyip.com/2009/02/copyright-in-characters-iii-indian.html</ref>
In 1996, delivered by the Delhi High Court under docket Raja Pocket Books (Plaintiff) v. Radha Pocket Books, Raj Comics won this intellectual property case with a ruling of "prima facie infringement of the plaintiff’s character."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://spicyip.com/2009/02/copyright-in-characters-iii-indian.html|title = Copyright in Characters- III (Indian Decision)| date=19 February 2009 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|rajcomicsuniverse.com}}
* {{Official website|https://www.rajcomics.com/}}
* {{Gcdb publisher|Raj Comics|7514}}
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Raj Comics
New logo of Raj Comics in English
Parent companyRaja Pocket Books
StatusActive
Founded1984; 42 years ago (1984)
Founder
  • Rajkumar Gupta
  • Manoj Gupta
  • Sanjay Gupta
Country of originIndia
Headquarters location330/1 Main Road Burari, New Delhi, India
Key people
Publication types
Fiction genres
Official websitewww.rajcomics.net
Logos of Raj Comics.

Raj Comics is an Indian comic book publisher based in New Delhi, India. It had published a line of Indian comic books through Raja Pocket Books since its foundation in 1984 by Rajkumar Gupta, Manoj Gupta, and Sanjay Gupta.[1][2] Some of its most well known characters include Nagraj, Super Commando Dhruva, Bhokal, Doga, Parmanu, Tiranga, Bankelal, Shakti, Inspector Steel, Ashwaraj, Bheriya and Anthony.[3] Raja Pocket Books is a leading comic book distributor in India.[4]

Raja Pocket Books is a partnership firm based in Burari, Delhi. It is the holding company for the intellectual property rights of multiple eminent Indian Brands such as Raj Comics, King Comics, Tausi Comics, etc. Raja Pocket Books was established in the 1980s. It is a family owned enterprise. There are various litigations ongoing in respect to the assets of this company between the owners of the firm, due to which business operations of the same have been disrupted. Raja Pocket Books initially published pulp-fiction books. They had a highly-successful run and published critically acclaimed authors like Surender Mohan Pathak, Ved Prakash Sharma, Anil Mohan and Raja. At their peak, the books sold up to 1 million copies each. While Rajkumar Gupta always had a passion for crime-thrillers, his sons Sanjay Gupta, and Manoj Gupta were always thrilled with the idea of creating original Indian Superheroes. One evening, while discussing the same, Rajkumar Gupta walked in on the conversation of the three brothers and thus, Raj Comics was born.

The company mainly publishes four types of comics; medieval fantasy, horror, mystery, and superhero comics, with a predominant focus on superhero content.[5][6] Their comics are usually published in Hindi, with only a few titles and special editions in English. It has produced close to 35,000 comics to date and has been read by people in India and abroad.[7] The company also publishes an online exclusive web series named Raj Rojana, with a new page uploaded every day.

Raj Comics publishes in multiple formats, which include e-book, print, and motion comics.[8] The company also sells hardcovers of their old and new comics, as well as bundled collections of their characters.[9]

In 2008, Raj Comics was the focus of a research project conducted through The Sarai Programme at CSDS's Sarai Media Lab. The resulting research was published as a free PDF on the Sarai website.[2]

Team[edit | edit source]

  • Raj Gupta (Founder & Chairman)[10]
  • Manoj Gupta (Partner)
  • Sanjay Gupta (Co-Founder, Partner)
  • Vivek Mohan (Editor)
  • Anupam Sinha (Creative Director)
  • Tarun Kumar Wahi (Chief Writer)
  • Jolly Sinha (Writer)
  • Ajit Singh (Territory Manager)
  • Parul Gupta (Partner)
  • Meenu Gupta (Partner)
  • Prem Lata Gupta (Partner)

Characters[edit | edit source]

File:Raj Comics.jpg
Heroes of Raj Comics Drawn by Lalit Singh, color by Pradeep Sherawat

Members of team Brahmand Rakshak (Protectors of the Universe)[edit | edit source]

Members of team Research and Investigation Paranormalism [RIP][edit | edit source]

Illustration of Nagraj based on a design by Manoj Gupta and illustrated by Pratap Mullick.
Illustration of Nagraj based on a design by Manoj Gupta and illustrated by Pratap Mullick.

Characters based in ancient times[edit | edit source]

  • Bhokal
  • Gojo - the host for 7 mystical beings with various powers.
  • Ashwaraj
  • Yoddha
  • Tilismadev
  • Prachanda
  • Shukral
  • Adig

Comedy characters[edit | edit source]

Chhota Nagraj and Amazing Friends of Nagraj[edit | edit source]

  • Vishaank/Chhota Nagraj
  • Sillu/Cybro
  • Shama/Flemina
  • Durdamya Sena Panchnaag- Naagdev, Sarpraj, Naagpreti, Sinhanaag and Naagarjun
  • Shooldharini Saudangi
  • Amar Yoddha Kaaldoot
  • Nag Veerangana Visarpi

Kids Series characters (Defunct)[edit | edit source]

  • Bobby
  • Tuffy
  • Cherry
  • Damru
  • Anadi

Member of Vistrit Rakshak (Extended Protectors of the Universe)[edit | edit source]

  • Ninjadev Kirigi
  • Nakshatra
  • Samri
  • Dhananjay
  • Chandika
  • Jingaalu
  • Faceless
  • Visarpi
  • Kaaldoot
  • Blackcat
  • Pralayanka
  • Cancer

Members of W.A.R (World Allied Rescuers)[edit | edit source]

  • Badman
  • Nakshatra
  • Kali Vidhwa
  • Inspector Cheetah
  • Sheena
  • Black Cat
  • Lomri
  • Madam X
  • Kirtiman
  • Adrishya Hatyara
  • Vanputra
  • Doctor Vargis

Member of P.V.N (Paralaukik Vigyan Nayakgan)[edit | edit source]

  • Vedacharya
  • Facelace (Bharti)
  • Kapalkundli
  • Nostradamus
  • Lori
  • Kishore
  • Saza (Venu)
  • Red Letter (Vikram)
  • Baby
  • Iri

Superheroes from Different World[edit | edit source]

  • Narak Nashak Nagraj
  • Krodh Ketu Kobi
  • Danadan Doga
  • Doga Reborn
  • Swatantrata Senani Dhruva
  • Show Stopper Dhruva
  • Ant henn Anthony

Newest characters[edit | edit source]

  • Sanju (10 Deadliest)
  • Yugam (Sarvnayak Series) (Akhri Series)
  • Adig (Sarvnayak Series) (Akhri Series)
  • Paryaava (Sarvnayak Series) (Akhri Series)
  • Aghori (Sarvnayak Series) (Aghori Agyat)
  • Narakputra raksh (Sarvnayak Series)

Inactive characters[edit | edit source]

  • Hunter Sharks
  • Khayali Ram
  • Raja
  • Johar
  • Barrister Vishwanath
  • Aglu Pichlu
  • Khaleel Khan
  • Anadi

Inactive characters who came after a long time[edit | edit source]

  • Bobby
  • Tuffy
  • Cherry
  • Damru
  • Abhedya
  • Blind Death
  • Liza
  • Vega
  • Jasoos Topichand
  • Piddi Pahalwan
  • Sanju (10 Deadliest)
  • Fighter Toads
  • Pret Uncle
  • Tausi
  • Bhootnaath (Nutan Comics) (Sarvaayudh by Manoj Gupta)
  • Raka (Nutan Comics) (Sarvaayudh by Manoj Gupta)
  • Goldheart
  • Jaadugar
  • Vakra (After HUM HONGEY KAMYAB)
  • Meghdoot

TV show-based characters[edit | edit source]

History[edit | edit source]

Original logo of Raj Comics in English

Raj Comics was founded in 1986 by Raj Kumar Gupta, Sanjay Gupta, and Manoj Gupta. Raj Comics's first superhero was Nagraj. Later, they launched other popular superheroes like Dhruva, Doga, Parmanu, and Tiranga.

Origins[edit | edit source]

In 1985, Manoj Gupta came up with the idea of creating a superhero centered around snakes as snakes hold a religious and mythological significance in India.[11] Later, the team started working on the concept and finally created Nagraj.

The Golden Age[edit | edit source]

In 1997, an advertisement for Nagraj featuring Sonu Sood aired on TV.[12] During this era, Raj Comics reportedly sold over a million copies a year, making it one of the most widespread publications of that time period. It has sold more than 100 million copies since then.

Modern Age[edit | edit source]

Raj Comics has now expanded to multiple different publication streams, with TriColor and other various business entities taking steps in penetrating the Indian book market. Discussions with studio heads have been disclosed to the public about the possibility of live feature films based on comic universe. However, nothing has come to fruition.

In 2015, Raj Comics released an Android app for the general public. It has since garnered a massive following and has an average rating of 4.5+ stars.

In 2017, Raj Comics released a concept trailer for Nagraj on its official YouTube channel. It has since garnered over 1.5 million views.[13]

In 2018, Raj Comics released a short feature film named Aadamkhor, partially self-produced and crowdfunded on YouTube.[14]

In or around 2019, Raj Comics released a short feature film named 'Doga - Mumbai Ka Rakhwala', self-produced on Youtube.

Series[edit | edit source]

King Comics[edit | edit source]

King Comics was a monthly line of comics published through Raja Pocket Books. While the division was initially successful, its popularity declined and the line went defunct after only about 2–5 years of activity. It was intended that many of King Comic's characters would be merged into Raj Comics, but only Gamraj was successfully merged. During its run, the division published six monthly comics. [citation needed]

Past and current series[edit | edit source]

  • Kaliyug (Shakti, Nagraj & Dhruva)
  • Tune Mara doga ko (Doga)
  • Thrill-Horror-Suspense Series
  • Huoooo-Series
  • X-Series
  • Friendy Series
  • Goldheart Series
  • Kaal Series (Ashwaraj, Gojo, Bhokal, TilismDev, Parmanu, Ins. Steel, Super Indian)
  • Nagayan Series (Nagraj-Super Commando Dhruv)
  • AmarPrem Series (Kobi-Bheriya-Bhokal)
  • Japan Series (Atankharta Nagraj)
  • City Without A Hero (Multistar)
  • Khazana series (vishwa Rakshak Nagraj)
  • Trifana Series (Nagraj)
  • Maharavan Series (Bhokal)
  • Dracula Series (Multistar)
  • Narak Nashak Nagraj origin Series (Narak Nashak Nagraj)
  • Crow Series (Anthony)
  • Born In Blood Series (Doga)
  • Express Way Series (Doga)
  • Aatankawadi nagraj series (Multistarrer)
  • Chamatakari bhokal series (Bhokal)
  • Mard aur murda series (Doga-antony)
  • Mahanagayan series
  • Parmatma series (Parmanu)
  • Raktadaan series (Doga)
  • Jalyash series (Bankelal)
  • Tilismi olympic series (Bhokal)
  • Raj 20 (Amazing friends of nagraj)
  • Nagraj ke badd series (Nagraj)
  • Swarna nagri (Nagraj-Super Commando Dhruv- fighter toads)
  • Belmunda ka khajana series (Nagraj-Super Commando Dhruv- Fighter Toads)
  • Genius series (Super commando dhurva)
  • Aadamkhoro ka swaraga series (Super commando dhurva)
  • Axe series (Super commando dhurva)
  • Aakhri dhurva series (Super commando dhurva)
  • Pagal nagraj series (Nagraj)
  • Made in India series (Ins.Steel)
  • Wafa series (Doga)
  • Doga diries series (Doga)
  • Doga collection series (Doga)
  • Mritiyjivi series (Narak nashak nagraj)
  • Makbara series (Narak nashak nagraj-gagan-Vinashdoot-tahira- Monty)
  • Kar Bura ho Bhala series (Bankelal)
  • Aag series (Tiranga)
  • Tandoor series (Doga)
  • Bankelal lok se lok series (bankelal)
  • Bankelal nagar se nagar series (Bankelal)
  • Nagina series (Nagraj)
  • Nahi bachega nagraj series (Nagraj)
  • Rajnagar rakshak series (Super commando dhurva- Ins. Steel)
  • Curfew series (Doga)
  • Aarambha series (Yoddha)
  • Hedron series (Nagraj-Super Commando Dhurva)
  • Champion killer series (Super commando dhurva)
  • Guru bhokal series (Bhokal)
  • Game over series (Super commando dhurva)
  • Andhi maut series (Super commando dhurva)
  • Aagraj series (Nagraj)
  • Doga Hindu Hai Series (Doga)
  • Khoon series (Doga-Super Indian)
  • Palra series (Multistarrer)
  • Mai hu bheriya series (Bheriya- Nagraj-Super Commando Dhruv - Doga- Parmanu)
  • Ins.chetta series (Doga)
  • Nikal pada doga series (Doga)
  • Nagraj hai na series (Nagraj)
  • Lavva series (Nagraj)
  • Hatyara kaun series (Super commando dhurva)
  • Candakaal series (Super commando dhurva)
  • Khoni khandan series (Super commando dhurva)
  • Aab marega parmanu series (Parmanu)
  • Lakshya purusha series (Doga)
  • Ek katora au Do Ktora Khoon series (Thrill-Horror-Suspense)
  • Chamatakari bhokal series (Bhokal)
  • Jalyash series (Bankelal)
  • Germany series (Aatakharta nagraj)
  • Italy series (Aatakharta nagraj)
  • Raktabeej series (Multistarrer)
  • Doga unmulan series (Doga)
  • Rajnagar Rakshak (Super Commando Dhruva, Inspector Steel)
  • Akhiri-Last Survivors(Multistarrer)
  • Balcharit (Origin Series of Super Commando Dhruva)
  • Shaktiroopa (Follow up to Super Commando Dhruva's Balcharit)

Ongoing series[edit | edit source]

  • Sarvanayak (Nearly all major RC characters)
  • Sarvanayak Vistar (Multistarrer)
  • Kshatipoorti (Aatankharta Nagraj)
  • Sarpsatra (Vishwarakshak Nagraj)
  • Naag Granth (Narak Nashak Nagraj and Krodh Ketu Kobi)
  • पुनरूत्थान (Multistarrer)
  • महा-नागायण (Multistarrer)
  • Shuddhikaran (Kobi - Bhediya)

Upcoming series[edit | edit source]

  • Prem Granth (Super Commando Dhruva)
  • Sins of the father (Anthony-Multistarrer)
  • Adharmeshwar (Multistarrer)
  • अगड़म-बगड़म (Bankeylal, Nagraj, Dhruv)
  • फाइटर फोर्स (Fighter Toads)
  • डेड गॉड्स (Multistarrer)

Social Comics[edit | edit source]

  • Nagraj Strikes: The Attack of the Coronaman
  • Super Commando Dhruva: The Struggle with Depression

Jubilee and Kalpana-lok awards[edit | edit source]

In 2010, Raj Comics celebrated its Silver Jubilee by launching the Kalpana-lok Awards to honor comics artists. Participants are nominated by editors at Raj Comics and can be voted on by readers and fans on the Raj Comics website.

Raj Comics films[edit | edit source]

In 2014, Anurag Kashyap had spoken about making a film on Doga—a vigilante killing machine in the style of Marvel Comics’ The Punisher—but the project was shelved after his Bombay Velvet flopped.[15] In 2016, Raj Comics co-founder and studio head Sanjay Gupta said "Bollywood is yet to warm up to the idea of licensing comic book characters that come with detailed universes and visuals ready for the screen. We want to start with animated Web series first. We are expecting to make our first live-action film the year after.”[16][17] In December 2017, Raj Comics organized special screening of their horror film Aadamkhor at Nagraj Janmotsav event, Delhi. Aadamkhor is based on comic of the same name published by Raj Comics in 1992. Raj comics released Aadamkhor on YouTube on 24 May 2018.[18]

In December 2019, Manoj Gupta said that he was in negotiations with Ranveer Singh to play Nagraj in a film produced by Karan Johar.[19]

Digital distribution[edit | edit source]

Raj Comics are available in digital form through their android app. The Raj Comics official android app has reached over 100k+ downloads at the time of this article. Free Services: In 2017, Raj Comics started free comics from their android app.

Paid Services: Google Play in 2017. RC Android app crossed 100,000 downloads within 6 months of its launch.[20]

Legal history[edit | edit source]

In 1996, delivered by the Delhi High Court under docket Raja Pocket Books (Plaintiff) v. Radha Pocket Books, Raj Comics won this intellectual property case with a ruling of "prima facie infringement of the plaintiff’s character."[21]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Raj Comics: About Us Archived 2013-01-15 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Raj Comics for the Hard Headed : s a r a i". sarai.net. 10 April 2008. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  3. ↑ "Why Nagraj, Dhruva, Doga aren't finding space on big screen? (view pics)". India TV News. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "Raj Comics now in regional flavor". Bollywood Hungama. 23 July 2009. Archived from the original on 2 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  5. ↑ Lent, John A. (1 January 2001). Illustrating Asia: Comics, Humor Magazines, and Picture Books. University of Hawaii Press. pp. 58–59. ISBN 9780824824716.
  6. ↑ "Best moments of Raj Comics Superheroes". eashportsbook.com. 1 November 2018. Archived from the original on 26 November 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  7. ↑ "After a hiatus, Indian comic book industry growing steadily". DNA India. 14 September 2010. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "Raj Comics to launch motion-comics". Bollywood.com News. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  9. ↑ Pratap, Rashmi (25 April 2014). "Super-heroic ventures". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  10. ↑ Pratap, Rashmi (25 April 2014). "Super-heroic ventures". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  11. ↑ "Indian Epics Inspire our Superhero Comics: Manoj Gupta". Center for Soft Power. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  12. ↑ "Blast From The Past: Watch Sonu Sood Play 'Nagraj' in This Raj Comics Ad". News18. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  13. ↑ Nagraj Concept Trailer | Raj Comics | Indian Comics Superhero, 3 November 2017, retrieved 21 July 2021
  14. ↑ Aadamkhor | A Raj Comics Web Film, 24 May 2018, retrieved 21 July 2021
  15. ↑ "'Doga depends on Bombay Velvet' says Anurag Kashyap". 19 May 2015.
  16. ↑ "In search of the Indian superhero". 2 September 2016.
  17. ↑ "Why Nagraj, Dhruva, Doga aren't finding space on big screen? (view pics)". Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  18. ↑ "Aadamkhor | A Raj Comics Web Film". YouTube. 24 May 2018.
  19. ↑ "Ranveer Singh may play Nagraj in film on the comic series produced by Karan Johar". 11 December 2019.
  20. ↑ "Raj Comics (Hindi हिंदी) - Android Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  21. ↑ "Copyright in Characters- III (Indian Decision)". 19 February 2009.

Further reading[edit | edit source]

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