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Chitra Bharti Kathamala
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Chitra Bharti Kathamala was a popular Indian comic book publication during the early 1980s. It was the comic publication line of one of the India's biggest publishers of Engineering and technical books - S.Chand and Company Ltd, New Delhi. They finally ended publishing comics in the late 1980s.
Head Office[edit]
The head office of Chitra Bharti Kathamala was S.Chand and Company Ltd. Raamnagar, New Delhi, Pin 110055. The company still publishes educational books, and its head office remains the same. They, however, do not publish the comic series any more.
Frequency/ Language[edit]
The Chitra Bharti Kathamala enjoyed moderate success. The company used to publish one comic every fortnight making it a total of 24 issues in a year. The comics were published both in Hindi and English languages.
Characters and Themes[edit]
The following were the regular characters in the Chitra Bharti Kathamala Universe:
- Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond
- Space Star (Captain Gaurav)
- Private Detective Kapil
- Chandru
- Manasputra
- Bhabhi Ji
- Chocolate (Collection)
Apart from these regular characters, themes ranged from fairy and knight tales, general, social and comical stories to the biographies of historical personalities and details of historical monuments and events.
List of Chitra Bharti Kathamala[edit]
| Issue No. | Title | English Title | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Jai Bharat | Jai Bharat | |
| 002 | Chandrahaas | ||
| 003 | Bahadurshah Jafar | Bahadurshah Jafar | |
| 004 | Dhruvtara | Dhruv Tara | |
| 005 | Shaitaan ka Shadyantra | Devil's Web | |
| 006 | Chauptanand | Chaupatanand | |
| 007 | Munshi Totaram ki Swargyatra | Munshi Tota Ram In Heaven | |
| 008 | Samudra ka Shaitaan | The Sea Monster | |
| 009 | Chittor ka Chiraag | The Gallants of Chittor | |
| 010 | Hatyaa ka Jaal | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 1) | |
| 011 | Bolta Ped | The Talking Tree | |
| 012 | Watan Ke Saudagar | The Traitors | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 2) |
| 013 | Rahasyamaya Grah | The Mysterious Planet | (Space Star: 1) |
| 014 | Kaali Billi | Black Cat | |
| 015 | Nawaab Latpat | Nawab Latpat | |
| 016 | Jail Ki Hawaa | Back To The Jail | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 3) |
| 017 | Dhurt Mantri | The Wicked Minister | |
| 018 | Jaadugar Chakram | Wisdom Of A Prince | |
| 019 | Naagkanya | The Serpent Girl | |
| 020 | Zahareeley Baune | Space City XVII | (Space Star: 2) |
| 021 | Chaandi Ka Pahaad | The Silver Mountain | |
| 022 | Swarg Ka Neta - Madari Lal | Madari Laal The Leader Of The Heaven | |
| 023 | Mister Champat | Mr. Champat/Hunt For The Will | |
| 024 | Uranium ke Chor | Smuggling In Space | (Space Star: 3) |
| 025 | Time Bomb | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 4) | |
| 026 | Veerdhwaj | Veerdhwaj | |
| 027 | Qaatil Mere Peechhe | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 5) | |
| 028 | Begam Samru | ||
| 029 | Swatantrata Ke Karnadhaar Motilal Nehru | ||
| 030 | Vinash Ke Putle | Messengers Of Doom | (Space Star: 4) |
| 031 | Peeli Kothi | The Deserted House | |
| 032 | Khoon Ke Baad Khoon | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 6) | |
| 033 | Rashtra Nayak Jawaharlal Nehru | Leader of the Nation-Jawahar Lal Nehru | |
| 034 | Videshi Qatil | International Killer | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 7) |
| 035 | Bam Bam Puran | ||
| 036 | Shalimar Ke Chor | Thieves Of Shalimar | (Private Detective Kapil: 1) |
| 037 | Nakli Goli Asli Maut | The Invisible Killer | (Private Detective Kapil: 2) |
| 038 | Mitti Ki Rajkumari | Clay Princess | |
| 039 | Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Isai, Ham Sab Hain Bhai Bhai | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 8) | |
| 040 | Chamatkari Singhasan | The Miracle Throne | |
| 041 | Maut Ka Farista | Vengeance Is Mine | (Private Detective Kapil: 3) |
| 042 | Anokha Chor - RamKishore | Thief With A Difference | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 9) |
| 043 | Bharat Ratna - Indira Gandhi | ||
| 044 | Amar Shaheed Veer Singh | Veer Singh The Immortal Son Of India | |
| 045 | Surya Ki Beti | ||
| 046 | Nikamma Nagar | ||
| 047 | Gappiram Aur Murkhanand | ||
| 048 | Dracula Aur Dragon | (Chandru: 1) | |
| 049 | Mahamaya Ki Talwaar | The Sword Of Mahamaya | (Manas Putra: 1) |
| 050 | Begum Hazrat Mahal | ||
| 051 | Do Badmash, Hua Sarvnash | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 10) | |
| 052 | Kakori Ke Shaheed | The Martyrs of Kakori | |
| 053 | Anokha Computer | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 11) | |
| 054 | Akkad Bakkad | ||
| 055 | Mahakali Ki Swarn Mudrayen | The Gold Coins Of Mahakali | |
| 056 | Jebkatra Natwarlal | (Chandru: 2) | |
| 057 | Mahabali Balram | ||
| 058 | Urvashi | Urvashi | |
| 059 | Suryamani | The Sun-Jewel | |
| 060 | Baaton Ka Badshah | ||
| 061 | Black Hole | Black Hole | (Manas Putra: 2) |
| 062 | Dhanwaan Bhikhari | ||
| 063 | Khatarnak Hatyare, Itne Sare | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 12) | |
| 064 | Rajkumari Swapna Ki Wapasi | The Return Of Rajkumari Swapna | (Manas Putra: 3) |
| 065 | Strange Judgement | ||
| 066 | Chor Kaun? | To Catch A Thief | |
| 067 | Aa Bala, Pakad Gala | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 13) | |
| 068 | Hawai Ghoda | ||
| 069 | Robo Cat | Robo Cat | |
| 070 | Jasoos Hue Fail, Mili Jail | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 14) | |
| 071 | Nayee Saree | (Bhabhi Ji: 1) | |
| 072 | Chamatkari Chhadi | The Magic Wand | |
| 073 | Luteron Ki Baraat | A Band Of Robbers | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 15) |
| 074 | Mahaan Khiladi | (Bhabhi Ji: 2) | |
| 075 | Sheru Badmash | (Chandru: 3) | |
| 076 | Adrashya Lutera | The Mystery Man | (Private Detective Kapil: 4) |
| 077 | Imaraton Ki Chori | The Theft of Buildings | |
| 078 | Diwali Ki Fuljhadiyan | (Bhabhi Ji: 3) | |
| 079 | Papa Kho Gaye | ||
| 080 | Buddhiman Tota | ||
| 081 | Aafat Singh Ki Asfat | (Secret Agent 005 - Junior James Bond: 16) | |
| 082 | Mahayudh | (Bhabhi Ji: 4) | |
| 083 | Chitralekha | ||
| 084 | |||
| 085 | |||
| 086 | Idhar Udhar Ki Baaten | (Bhabhi Ji: 5) |
List of Chocolate Comics[edit]
| Issue No. | Title | Main Story |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | Maut Ka Naach | (Private Detective Kapil: 5) |
| 002 | Roohon Ki Ghaati - 1 | (Private Detective Kapil: 6) |
| 003 | Roohon Ki Ghaati - 2 | (Private Detective Kapil: 6) |
| 004 | Roohon Ki Ghaati - 3 | (Private Detective Kapil: 6) |
| 005 | Rahasyamaya Hatyara | (Private Detective Kapil: 7) |
| 006 | Kanoon Ke Lambe Hath | (Private Detective Kapil: 8) |
| 007 | Antriksh Ke Hamlawar - 1 | (Manas Putra: 4) |
| 008 | Antriksh Ke Hamlawar - 2 | (Manas Putra: 4) |
| 009 | Antriksh Ke Hamlawar - 3 | (Manas Putra: 4) |
| 010 | Nashe Ke Saudagar - 1 | (Private Detective Kapil: 9) |
| 011 | Nashe Ke Saudagar - 2 | (Private Detective Kapil: 9) |
| 012 | Nashe Ke Saudagar - 3 | (Private Detective Kapil: 9) |
Sangam Series (Reprint Collection)[edit]
| Issue No. | Title | English Title | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahadur Shah Zafar/Chittor Ka Chirag/Begum Samru | Bahadur Shah Zafar/The Gallants of Chittor/Begum Samru | Veer Gathayen | |
| 002 | Jai Bharat/Chandrahas/Dhruvtara | Jai Bharat/Chandrahas/Dhruv Tara | Pauranik Kathayen |
| 003 | Rahasyamaya Grah/Zahareele Baune/Uranium Ke Chor | The Mysterious Planet/Space City XVII/Smuggling In Space | Space Star |
| Motilal Nehru/Jawaharlal Nehru/Indira Gandhi | Motilal Nehru/Jawaharlal Nehru/Indira Gandhi | Vibhuti Sangam | |
| Bolta Ped/Dhoort Mantri/Jadugar Chakram | The Talking Tree/The Wicked Minister/Wisdom Of A Prince |