The lost world of Indian comics

Many of us grew up reading comics, especially indigenous ones like Amar Chitra Katha, Madhu Muskan, Diamond Comics and Indrajal, some of which incidentally, stopped publishing a few decades ago. However, the lure of these comics hasn't stopped. As I discovered, when I spoke to a cross-section of comic lovers, for many of whom, dipping into their favourite comic still remains a favourite pastime. As one of them remarked, "You can never stop reading these comics. It's like a part of you that doesn't grow up." I agree. Which is why, through this piece, here's a nostalgic look and a tribute to these old comics..

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