1979 issue of Phantom Indrajal Comics, The Swamp Dragon is already available on net. (It was originally posted by TCP). The same story was later republished in indrajal in 1989 with hindi title "Ateet Ka Karishma". This is my today's post.
This is the story where Phantom first found Stegy, the stegosaurus. I remember reading the original 1979 publication with lot of enthusiasm and joy. Some of the panels where phantom is involved in training of the animal are still afresh in my memory. So, a bit of nostalgia associated with this story.
The later version of 89 is more or less similar with no noticeable changes in story and editing etc but there is certainly one thing which appears instantly. The colouring of Stegy is quite different in the two publications. The later one showing it in Dark Brown
while the original scheme was to show it in Green, the colour we have become accustomed to, all along the indrajal journey, for this magnificent creature.Adventures associated with "Eden" are always very exciting to read. Each of those animal was transported there under some unique circumstances and all of them have a different story to tell about their journey to this enchanting island.
Enjoy this one.
Indrajal Comics V26N20 अतीत का करिश्मा (Year 1989)
(32 pages, 1200 px wide, 10 MB)
Thanks a Ton Brother...
ReplyDeleteIts real pleasure to revise a memorable issue in hindi..
thats great.. i read this comics first time in Hindi named as " daldal ka danav" ..
ReplyDeleteI recall my freind Geeta Tripathi home in Raigarh (MP) where i read this comics..
the comics uploaded in comic sites make me to recall old memories of those days, people , places where i read those comics..
still i feel it is event of yesterday..
Thanks a lot for bringing the old memory back..
hey TPH!! Thanks a ton for this issue!!I've d Original #325(Zolar Dragon -in Bengali) but never got this one until now!As I writing this,d/l has been completed & will enjoy it now! :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd about Stegy's texture,allthough Green was Ijcs original version bbut that Brown modification was much closer to reality - that's d reason they had chnaged it later!
You truely said about Eden!! I LOVE EVERY BIT OF ADVENTURES ASSOCIATED WID THIS AMAZING ISLAND,,,ALL ijc fans quite enjoyed those stories in '80s where Phantom & his family used to visit this island for some holidays!!:-)
what's up TPH?? you are very reluctant to reply your comments?? I'm not talking about this post only,but last many posts,which remained unanswered!! plz find sometime yaar!!:-)
ReplyDeleteAnd about those covers,pretty gud but from Newer version of ACKs,,,while older ones having the real charm! :-)
And,bol bolke thak gaya huin,but again for d last time,,plz post those DC-Ms,,,#17,18,19 walla! :P
ReplyDeleteAshish: You are most welcome. I am very happy that you liked it.
ReplyDeleteKuldeep: That's right. It was first published in indrajal with the title "Daldal Ka Danav". I too read it in 79-80 and was thrilled. These comics have a special place in our hearts as they make us remember the carefree childhood days. Great having you here.
Sagnik: You have got the original #325? That's a proud possesion indeed. Your collection is a real big one, which only confirms your fondness for these vintage classics. Congratulations.
And yes, you are right. I am showing a bit laziness in replying to the comments. That's a fault, I admit. Will try to reply in time in future.
And yes, I am having a holiday today. So first thing will be to scan those mandrakes in a single go. Sorry for keeping you waiting so long.
#TPH:Yep,this is a SPECIAL comics for me too as when I read it first time,in '90s,was completely thrilled,,,later when I'd started collecting Ijcs in '05,got this in d process and ALL OLD MEMORY associated wid this came back wid a bang!! :D
ReplyDeleteI missed that Re-peat version,thanks for providing us!:-)
PS - Yes,plz scan those DC,will be very greatful...as you've some comics which many don't have!
@Sagnik: Your mentioned comics have been scanned yesterday. Will be posting soon. :-)
ReplyDelete#TPH: Thanks very much,man!!:D As I already said,you have SOME comics which many missing,either of hard/soft copies,,,so thanks again! :D
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope you'll get the Part-1 soon!
Having a nostalgic feeling, could not express in words. It seems I am back to my childhood days. I had many of these but my mom sold all of them and I thought I will never get my treasure back. You gave my lost world back brother.
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton.
we all have similar feelings Deepak about these comics. Very happy for you.
ReplyDeletethanks for visit and comment.