Sunday, November 30, 2008
26 News 9: Batman's Death in Deccan Chronicle & Times of India
Sunday, November 23, 2008
14 Review 08: James Bond Comics No 5 - Parakkum Gundu பறக்கும் குண்டு
Dear ComiRades,
Title: Parakkum Gundu (பறக்கும் குண்டு – The Flying Bomb)
Semic Title: Code Name -Romeo
Cover Design: Art By V.Chinnaiah
Cover: Soft Cover, Non-Laminated.
Serial Number: No. 5.
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Total No. of Pages: 64 Pages (Story 48 Pages), Black & White in Tamil.
Price: Priceless for Comic Fans; For others, INR 2/- for Tamil Version.
Story: Sverre Arness
Original Artwork: Joseph Gual.
This particular issue was the 13th James Bond Adventure to be printed by the Semic Press in 1985. The Story credits goes to Sverre Arness and the artwork is done by Joseph Gual (Yes, the same
Now, moving on to the storyline: Across the world, two major terrorist attacks are carried out by flying bombs, which the assassins have code named, after Shakespeare’s much acclaimed Drama Character, 'Romeo'. 'Juliet' is a small transmitter planted on the target and when the assassins release the bombs from a small plane 'Romeo' will seek out 'Juliet' with deadly results, causing mortal destruction. Regular ComiRades may recall a similar storyline featuring James Bond Himself: Eri Natchathiram – எரி நட்சத்திரம் - Rani Comics Story in which the villain himself plants a transmitter on the Targets in the form of a Pen, or a Locket or a Chain and then sends his helium based Balloons to finish them off.
The head of the CIA will be visiting
The Norwegian author Sverre Arness has a penchant for writing such action packed stories. His other story, Operation – blucher was never meant to have starred James Bond. And as a matter of fact, the story was later turned into a Norwegian movie, without Bond. Imagine such a situation whereby you make a Phantom Movie even without the Character of Phantom. Goodness, Gracious me. The story on its own is pretty thin, but with the added complication of having to have a British agent as the main protagonist, it falls completely apart.
The editor defends the decision to change the size of the book by saying that he actually has obliged to the requests of the readers. If it is true, then Hats off to the editor who gives the Due respect to his readers opinion. At a Time when the Tamil ComiRades also facing the same issue with reference to the Change announcement of Lion Comics, this page is relevant in many ways.
The next issue in the Tamil James Bond Comics is Paalaivana Por - பாலைவன போர் – Dodande Sand – The Desert war”. By the way, have a look at the name of the person who has won the prize for the best review: it is our own Long Time ComiRade Mr S Suresh John of ulundhurpettai (உளுந்துர்பேட்டை சுரேஷ் ஜான்). Suresh, if you happen to Read this, Kindly mail to yours truly. And in the letters to the editor section, the first letter that got featured was that of R.Amudha of Vadugavirutchiyur (வடுகவிருட்சியூர் ஆர்.அமுதா) who has a penchant for writing to the comics publications in those days & fellow ComiRades may recollect his (Yes, His) letter about Lion Diwali Super Special 1987 in the next issue.
The Back cover features the Art work of the “Greatest ever Tamil Artist” Mr Chellam.Well, that's all for the time being. As usual, post your comments in the comments section. For those who want to Pen their thoughts in Tamil, Kindly Use the Option Provided in the Widget in the sidebar. The next Old Review Post will be on the 6th issue of James Bond Comics.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
27 Review N4: Lion Comics No 205 - Yemanin Ellayil எமனின் எல்லையில்
Brand: Lion Comics (Prakash Publishers,Tamil Nadu, India).
Title: Yemanin Ellayil (எமனின் எல்லையில்).
Subject: Claudio Nizzi e Fabio Civitelli
Script Writer: Claudio Nizzi
Original Artwork:
Fabio CivitelliCover Illustration:
Claudio VillaCover Design: Hard Cover, Laminated.
Serial Number: No. 205, Part 3 of Tex Willer's 3 Part Saga.
On Sale: 19th Nov 2008 Onwards
Total No. of Pages: 116 (Story 110 Pages), Black & White.
Price: Priceless for Comic Fans; For others, INR 10/-
Next Issue: Phil Corrigan (Agent X-9) in Maandavan Meendaan (மாண்டவன் மீண்டான்)
Scan Courtesy: Avadi Venkateshwaran
For those who came in Late, here is the complete Review to make sure that you catch up the previous happenings:
Part 1:Lion Comics Issue No 203 Maranathin Munnodi (மரணத்தின் முன்னோடி) Tex Issue No 475 - IL presagio: The vindictive Navajo witch doctor, Yanado, with a false omen, makes the rebel Orso Veloce (Swift Bear) believe that he will kill Aquila della Notte and annihilate the “blue coats”. The rebels thus begin to massacre the farmers and the army goes into action.
Well, that's all for the time being. As usual, post your comments in the comments section. For those who want to Pen their thoughts in Tamil, Kindly Use the Option Provided in the Widget in the sidebar. The next Old Review Post will be on the 5th issue of James Bond Comics. I Have Planned last week that The Next Actual post will be on a News Paper article about the 60 Years of Comics in Tamil; However as Mr Venkateshwaran Has covered that already, am working on a different story now.
Thanks & Regards,
King Viswa.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
16 Review 07: James Bond Comics 04 - Marma Kottai (மர்ம கோட்டை)
Title:Marma Kottai (மர்ம கோட்டை - Secret Castle)
Cover: Soft Cover, Non-Laminated.
Serial Number: No. 4.
On Sale From: 1st August 1988 Onwards.
Total No. of Pages: 16cmx24cm, 36 Pages (Story 24 Pages), Black & White in Tamil & Colour in English.
Price: Priceless for Comic Fans; For others, INR 2/- for Tamil Version and INR 4/- for English Version.
Partner in Crime: Kovai Dr Sathish.
Story: Jack Sutter
Original Artwork: Sarompas.
As a Pattern, Yours Truly will Be sharing the Happenings of Comics Houses in the cyberspace. Here are they:
(1) The New Blog Comics Pookal - காமிக்ஸ் பூக்கள் by Ayyampalayam Venkateshwaran has been completely revamped with better designs. Worth a Visit & Kindly park in your thoughts over there.
Well, that's all for the time being. As usual, post your comments in the comments section. For those who want to Pen their thoughts in Tamil, Kindly Use the Option Provided in the Widget in the sidebar. The next New Comics Review post on this blog will be the review of Lion Comics Issue No 205 (எமனின் எல்லையில் - Tex Willer Adventure). However, the next Old Review Post will be on the 5th issue of James Bond Comics. The Next Actual post will be on a News Paper article about the 60 Years of Comics in Tamil.
Thanks & Regards,
King Viswa.